Principal Product Technical Leader

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

About the Role

As a Principal Product Technical Leader in Site Technical Services, you will serve as the technical product portfolio owner, setting product philosophy and strategy while acting as the site point of contact within network governance and cross-functional project teams. You will lead site-level projects and complex problem solving in collaboration with network stakeholders, providing strong technical leadership and influence. This role is accountable for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving site-level product technical strategies and product lifecycle management, ensuring site- and network-aligned control strategies, validated-state compliance, effective risk management, and sustained technical excellence. You will drive site-level product supply reliability by delivering process robustness improvements, cost-of-goods and loss-reduction initiatives, and hands-on technical support for troubleshooting, investigations, inspections, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion portfolio philosophy, product strategy, and long-range technical direction, influencing network standards and industry best practices.
• Represent the site in network governance forums and cross-functional teams, providing leadership, mentoring, and technical development for junior staff.
• Lead complex site and network initiatives, driving project execution, issue resolution, and strategic decision-making with key stakeholders.
• Own site-level product lifecycle management, including control strategy governance, validated-state compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy alignment across site and network.
• Drive site-level product supply reliability and operational performance through process robustness improvements, cost-of-goods optimization, loss reduction, and manufacturability enhancements.
• Provide technical stewardship for commercial and clinical product portfolios by leading troubleshooting, investigations, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across various business functions.
• Experience in project management and leading complex projects.
• Ability to develop and manage plans to achieve objectives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in problem-solving, negotiations, presentation, and working in a matrix-based multi-layered organization, including comprehensive understanding of DMAIC (Six Sigma) tools and practices with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Broad knowledge of technology transfer process and manufacturing for biopharmaceutical drug substances compounds.
• Strong technical understanding of pharmaceutical processes and the impact of technical change.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in organizing, planning, and problem-solving related to biopharmaceutical drug substances compounds.
• Demonstrated experience on regulatory submission strategy, audit responses, and technical discussions with boards of health.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, scientific computation, complex data analysis, verbal communication, and written communication.

Schedule

• Non-standard work schedule.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• Occasional off-hour support to address time-sensitive production and business-related issues.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $124,400.00 to $207,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share-based long-term incentive program.

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 including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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.