Director of Business Operations

Role Overview

• Proactively support GH&B Manufacturing Lead assessing calendar needs and actions based on critical business needs.
• Drive and manage GH&B Manufacturing Leadership team’s operating rhythm, leveraging Pfizer’s Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx).
• Lead governance and execution of all GH&B Manufacturing LT meetings (weekly, monthly, and face-to-face), including but not limited to planning, calendar management, facilitation, and action tracking.
• Ensure effective meeting governance with decision-oriented agendas, appropriate attendance, and timely follow-up on action items.
• Manage GH&B Manufacturing LT Teamsite and documentation.
• Responsible for routine internal and external global communications for the GH&B Manufacturing Lead and GH&B Manufacturing organization including Viva Engage, Global Town Halls, LinkedIn and colleague communications.
• Advance business strategy by aligning and cascading goals and publishing associated communications.
• Partner with Finance to manage the Operating Plan and budget, including annual planning, monthly reconciliation, and tracking.
• Collaborate with the GH&B Manufacturing Lead, and others as appropriate, to prepare materials for GH&B LT and other Tier 6 meetings, external speaking engagements, and special requests (e.g., videos, presentations).
• Deliver high-quality, accurate and timely submissions for all presentations, reports, etc.
• Interface with GH&B Manufacturing LT and broader teams to ensure delivery on key workstreams and metrics.
• Maximize GH&B Manufacturing LT effectiveness by streamlining business processes across leadership meetings, strategic planning, and GH&B/PGS initiatives.
• Partner with the PGS DBO community and GH&B Business Operations team and apply cross-functional learnings to enhance impact and resource efficiency.
• Manage LT site visits, including annual planning, logistics, speaker notes, local priorities, and post-visit communications.
• Support colleague recognition efforts (e.g., PGS awards) and engagement and cultural activities, via GH&B Manufacturing Town Halls and other communications. Member of PGS Recognition Team.
• Lead and participate in PGS and enterprise-wide initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 7 years of experience; OR a PhD with 5+ years of experience
• Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines and prioritize critical activities for the team
• Exceptional project, time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with strategic and operating planning processes
• High level of discretion and trust in handling confidential information
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and mastery of working in a matrix and complex and fast-paced environment
• Track record of strong networking and working collaboratively across functions and geographies
• Embodies Pfizer Values: Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy.
• Executive presence with strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Strong writing, presentation and influencing skills

Benefits

• 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
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program