PharmSci Senior Project Manager, Portfolio Planning & Digital Enablement

 ROLE SUMMARY

 

Why Patients Need You

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Pfizer Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Critical to this mission is the work done within Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule (PSSM), where we take promising new compounds from the discovery labs and transform them into new best-in-class medicines for patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

As a Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) Project Manager you will provide project management, integrated planning, and resource forecasting to PSSM development teams. You will work at the intersection of Business (e.g., creating/managing project budgets, approving inputs and updates to finance) and Science (e.g., interacting with scientists and technical lines across PharmSci) to enable the successful delivery of your projects. You will gain experience working across multiple therapeutic areas (Oncology, Inflammation and Immunology, and Internal Medicine) and support programs across all phases of development (pre-clinical, Phase 1 to 3 clinical, and through commercialization).

In addition, you will leverage your interests and skills in data analytics, digital tools/systems, and AI technologies to embed AI into our work. You will be responsible for leading and shaping our technology solutions for the future.

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Integrated Project Planning

• As a member of the PharmSci Project Team, the Project Manager works with the PharmSci Team Lead (technical project lead) and full cross-functional team to deliver program outcomes within the forecasted timeline and budget.
• Participates in project team meetings and seeks input from team members from PharmSci Science & Technology lines (e.g., Drug Product Design, Analytical R&D, Chemical R&D) to ensure accurate internal (FTE) and external forecasts. 
• Partner with Finance to support quarterly forecast updates and annual operating plan / budget build; track purchase orders and accruals to maintain forecast accuracy for assigned programs.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality project plans and proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement to the plan and forecast.
• Propose, lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives

 

Data Analytics

• Develop scenarios to “base plan” to support project strategy changes (technical, clinical, timeline changes) and prepare detailed analysis of cost / timeline comparisons.
• Prepare portfolio analytics to support ad-hoc senior leadership requests, resource modeling, and Operating Plan processes; summarize assumptions, key drivers, and insights.
• Enable self-service analytics by leveraging approved BI/visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects) and analytics platforms (e.g., Dataiku) to reduce manual Excel work.

Digital Tools, Systems, and AI Deployment

• Become an expert and PharmSci advocate within the Pfizer “RAPID” enterprise planning and forecasting ecosystem.  This includes mastery of Pfizer’s enterprise-wide deployment of Planisware, other supporting systems such as Business Objects, understanding of data / dataflows across ecosystem.
• Transform how PharmSci makes portfolio decisions – powered by analytics, automation, and AI.
• Build and design AI-enabled capabilities (tools, systems, and workflows) to drive productivity, automation, real-time access to data.
• Serve as Business System Owner for custom portfolio systems, including oversight for system maintenance, user interface design, back-end data structures, and continuous improvement.

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. with 10+ years of experience or M.S./MBA degree with 8+ years of experience in scientific or engineering discipline.
• Ability to establish, develop and lead strong working relationships within a matrix organization and team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to tell a story.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with ability to convert large and complex datasets into charts, graphs, and slides, with explanation / insights clearly articulated.
• Experience with data reporting and visualization tools and platforms, such as Business Objects, Spotfire, Tableau, and/or PowerBI.
• Knowledge and experience building new solutions using contemporary AI platforms and tools (e.g. configuring Snowflake semantic layers for AI/LLM queries).
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external digital/technical teams to deliver new solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work products and communications.
• Able to work under tight timelines, multi-task, and prioritize one's work to meet key deadlines.

 

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct work experience in Pharmaceutical Development / CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) within a large pharmaceutical company, small biotech, or CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization).
• Experience as business system owner for a custom application and management of system releases working with digital/technical teams.
• Experience working within an enterprise project management tool/system (Planisware or equivalent).

 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Some ad-hoc travel required

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $116,000.00 to $193,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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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