Key skills
LeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationDecision MakingCritical ThinkingNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Define and drive execution of the global QMS governance strategy
- Serve as the primary decision-maker for QMS governance policies, standards, and escalation management
- Partner with senior leaders to align QMS priorities with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Ensure robust regulatory surveillance and intelligence are integrated into the QMS requirements
- Facilitate timely data-driven decision making to support project schedules and budgets
- Sponsor curricula and certification standards for global QMS enablement strategy
- Owner of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Loop for all QMS GMP/GDP processes
- Oversee the QMS Project Management Office that governs across multiple tiers
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Head of QMS and senior leadership on QMS health, compliance risks, and strategic opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing and Quality operations
- Minimum of 5 years leading or governing complex enterprise processes such as Quality Management Systems (or equivalent)
- 3+ years in a management role preferred (or equivalent)
- Proven accountability and demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving capabilities
- Strategic leadership of Quality or Operational teams (specialized and large teams)
- Experience representing organization or company externally
- Demonstrate experience managing budgets
- Proven ability to coach/mentor colleagues and to grow and develop talent
- Highly experienced and proven ability in enterprise leadership and execution of business practices
- Advanced critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to drive continuous improvement strategy and operational improvement opportunities
- Ability to identify risks, propose mitigation and escalate as needed
- Must be located in Europe or United States in CST or EST and able to work Eastern Time business hours
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid vacation
- Holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage