Tech Transfer Senior Manager

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Manage World Class Technical Staff equipped to provide technical leadership toward the Technical Transfer of new products as related to vaccines or MAB’s for the Sanford site. Directs and manages vaccine or MAB’s clinical team to support new technology transfers, process/cleaning validation projects, risk assessments, change control activities, process engineering projects and investigations support. Manages colleagues and consultants in the completion of projects. Develops validation master plans and determines acceptance criteria.

Conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Pfizer Values & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP), environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.

What You Will Achieve

• Lead processing and feasibility discussions with R&D or other sending unit (VRU, Pharm Sci, Center Source) related to the Sanford site’s capabilities, present or future, toward tech transfer of potential new products. Technical leadership toward early feasibility discussions, evaluations, and proposals transitioning into formal Tech Transfer up through manufacturing of Phase 1, 2, 3 material up to BLA submission and PAI support.

• Provide leadership for technical evaluations of potential new products including influencing R&D process development to align with Sanford’s capabilities and site’s goals. Early interactions have the objective to improve alignment and platform processes for potential new processes with current site capabilities toward facility fit.

• Partner with the New Products Group business function to provide technical leadership and support related to requirements for successful Tech Transfer for new or potential new products into the site or across the site throughout the Tech Transfer lifecycle.

• Support NPG PMs toward campaign readiness including drafting new batch records, BOMs, block flow diagrams, etc. with input from other support groups such as manufacturing, engineering, R&D, as needed.

• Partner with engineering to provide processing leadership and oversite toward new or upgraded equipment or utilities with goal of successful process implementation due to the needed upgrades or changes.

• Provide verified data of campaign results in a compliant and usable form.

• Provide leadership and input for process related issues for new products and, as needed, existing products including investigation support, input for risk assessments, and other technical evaluations.

Identify and resolve any operating issues that exist with the equipment during execution of operational qualification protocols in order to ensure flexible, efficient, and compliant use of the equipment. Analyze and interpret any equipment operational results in collaboration with cross-functional staff.

Utilize detailed understanding of processes, equipment, facility, and distributed control system and cGMP requirements in order to write SOPs for functional area and general procedures. Facilitate review, approval, and implementation of these new SOPs.

Adhere to site safety standards, participate in routine safety training events, and enforce safety and biosafety requirements as they relate to manufacturing. Adhere to site SOPs and cGMPs for production activities in the manufacturing facilities. Review company and site-specific SOPs, policies, and procedures and develop processes that meet the quality requirements set forth in these documents.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in either of the following preferred disciplines:  chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering or equivalent science related field or engineering and at least 6 years of experience OR a master's degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR​ a PhD with 1+ years of experience​.

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

A minimum of 2 years experience in the Sanford NC Technical Operations organization

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Some standing, sitting, and basic lifting activities associated with an office-based support role for manufacturing is required.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Schedule is primarily M-F day shift.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Other Job Details: 

• Last day to Apply: July 29th, 2026

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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