Site Leader - Rochester

Role Summary

Site Leader – Rochester oversees strategic direction, people and resource management, and the execution of enterprise or division plans within a pharmaceutical manufacturing context. The role focuses on delivering business performance, fostering leadership and inclusion, and guiding complex problem solving to ensure timely access to medicines for patients.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction and hold accountability for business performance and financial management within an Enterprise or Division
• Develop resourcing strategy for people, technology, and finance, addressing resource implications across other business segments
• Foster a culture of inclusion and knowledge sharing, support colleague development, and leverage organizational capabilities
• Create an environment promoting continuous improvement and innovation, and determine acceptable risk levels
• Lead in creating solutions for complex problems, influence Enterprise decisions, and prioritize emerging business issues and challenges
• Lead in creating and implementing Enterprise or Division's strategy and business plans, and participate in the development of Enterprise strategy and business plans
• Identify talent to build leadership bench strength, define and ensure fulfillment of succession plans, and hold leaders accountable for management skills and diversity
• Develop and lead senior-level resources to deliver on business priorities
• Act as strategic advisor on key Enterprise initiatives and influence senior leadership
• Negotiate with customers or leadership to accomplish broad business objectives and manage Direct reports, ensuring alignment with Pfizer's values and culture

Qualifications

• Required: BA/BS with at least 12 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 10 years of experience or PhD/JD with at least 7 years of experience or MD/DVM with at least 5 years of experience
• Required: Proven track record of interfacing with Commercial and Business Development organizations
• Required: Strategic business acumen and the ability to interpret and leverage financial analyses for sound decision-making
• Required: Strong people management skills with demonstrated organizational and leadership capabilities
• Required: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Required: Experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external customers, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Required: Ability to lead and collaborate within a team, ensuring mutual accountability for the success of all facilities

Qualifications — Preferred

• Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Preferred: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Preferred: Experience managing unions and works councils
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence senior leadership
• Preferred: Ability to create and implement strategic business plans
• Preferred: Excellent negotiation skills

Additional Requirements

• This is a Penicillin site; the candidate must NOT be allergic to Penicillin
• Expected to spend majority of time on the shop floor, and in an office or meeting rooms
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Travel: Up to 10% travel – US and Internationally