External Supply Operations Lead

Pfizer Inc.

Shanbally, Ireland

Job posting number: #7134774 (Ref:pf-4880689)

Posted: March 17, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Why Patients Need You 

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.  
 
What You Will Achieve 

In your role, you will be joining a team that is responsible for overseeing and directing all supply chain management activities for multiple Contract Manufacturers (global scope) and products.  Your work is conducted with Pfizer's supply chain management teams, Brand Supply Leaders and External Supply Operations. Your team will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the smooth and efficient operation of supply chain processes to ensure customers’ satisfaction and cost-effective supply chain.  Your work with supply chain planners, Subject Matter Experts and coaches will develop a strong team to ensure supply chain excellence for Pfizer.  
 

As a leader, your advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts in the discipline and comprehensive knowledge of other disciplines will enable you to lead complex projects across the division. Your experience in project management will be used while reviewing status of projects and budgets, managing schedules and preparing status reports, developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client-satisfaction goals. Your ability to develop and manage plans will facilitate in achieving objectives, interpreting internal and external business challenges and recommending best practices for improvements. While managing complex project environments, you will be able to anticipate and troubleshoot roadblocks and influence teams to achieve targets for the division. 
 

It is your dedication that will make it possible for customers and patients to receive the medicines they need, when they need them.  
 
How You Will Achieve It 

  • Develop ideas and leads/co-leads complex projects across the Operating Unit. 

  • Manage multiple drug product sourcing programs to meet the needs of clinical and  
    Co-Development teams.  

  • Source commercially marketed Pfizer products and clinical images of marketed Pfizer products across all dosage form types, including small molecules and biologics.  

  • Manage global stakeholders including but not limited to Product Portfolio Leaders, Brand Supply Leaders and Commercial and PGS leadership. 

  • Negotiate and manage necessary contracts/agreement for supply and services from external vendors, as well as technology licenses. 

  • Track and assist with the establishment of new vendors in Pfizer systems, to ensure correct access and details for future orders and quality management tracking.

  • Establish strategies for supply chain requirements (i.e. transport, storage, shipping qualification) and resolve technical challenges that will be unique to PGS in the commercial space. 

  • Maintain awareness of potential new sourcing opportunities and identify strategic sourcing partners for the manufacture/packaging/testing of pharmaceutical products who share common vision/values with Pfizer supply teams. 

  • Ensure compliance with Legal Requirements of the “Foreign Corruption Policy Act” (FCPA) and related other legislation as directed by the relevant Pfizer Corporate Policies. 

 
Qualifications 

Must-Have 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience.  

  • Demonstrated skills in planning, organization, working in matrix teams and managing project deliverables. 

  • Proven project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time and work with a high degree of autonomy. 

  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.  

 

Nice-to-Have 

  • Master’s degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience. 

  • Knowledge of industry practice for Good Manufacturing Practices drug product manufacturing operations. 

  • Knowledge of Supply Chain discipline, including managing scientific project deliverables and interfacing with Pfizer Global Supply and external partners. 

 
Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Additional Information 

  • In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. 

  • Please note there is no relocation support available for this position 

 

How to apply 

  • Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

Purpose  

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. 

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees. 

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