Pfizer

Lab Supervisor (Secondment 12-18 Months)

Pfizer  •  Parsippany, NJ (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

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.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

  • Supervision of a group of lab analysts in the testing laboratory to ensure accurate testing, evaluation and recording/reporting of stability data.

  • Support compliance and continuous improvement related activities that foster operational consistency, reduce risk and ensure audit readiness.

  • Train and guide lab analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance and technical growth within the laboratory team.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

  • Ensure completion of MDCP and package testing within required timelines, while maintaining adherence to GMP, ALCOA, and all company practices.

  • Ensure laboratory documentation contains strong scientific justification, adequate impact assessments and appropriate definition of root cause. These documents include, but are not limited to, laboratory investigation reports, deviation reports, change control documentation, etc.

  • Writes and approves SOPs.

  • Participates in audits.

  • Acts as a subject matter expert for their direct reports as well as during interaction with other teams.

  • Leads and participates on limited duration teams to achieve specific objectives.

  • Manage assigned tasks/projects within agreed upon timeframes.

  • Ensures all staff are trained for their assigned roles and responsibilities.

  • Focus on safety and GMP compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics.

  • Knows the processes and procedures, including the principles and practices of good data management (ALCOA), and must be able to guide, advise and coach their teams.

  • Be available to their direct reports for real-time escalations of any concerns or support needs.

  • Lead and support continuous improvement efforts, where applicable.

  • Be vigilant for potential actions or behaviors that could result in breaches of GMP compliance or Data Integrity principles.

  • Ensure that instrumentation/equipment are properly maintained and calibrated. Support timely resolution of calibration alerts.

  • Drive improvements in laboratory efficiency, safety and compliance. Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, techniques and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 1+ year of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6+ years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant experience.

  • Experience supervising laboratory team.

  • Experience operating and maintaining device and/or packaging equipment.

  • Knowledge of electronic Laboratory Notebooks (eLNs).

  • Experience working within a regulated environment.

  • Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

  • Critical thinking/problem solving skills.

  • An ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.

  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.

Nice-to-Have

  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience.

  • Proficiency in continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control methodologies, such as DMAIC and Six Sigma.

  • Familiarity with a wide range of package performance testing equipment and methods.

  • Understanding of regional pharmaceutical compendia testing requirements.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and mentoring skills.

  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The Incumbent will be expected to function successfully in a lab and office setting. This individual will be required to work with actual product and packaging systems and may be required to operate pallet-moving equipment and temporarily work in rooms of varied temperature and humidity ranges. Must be capable of using electronic systems to coordinate testing documentation and review/approve test results.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

The use of personal protective equipment, safety goggles, lab coats, and gloves may also be required for specific tasks. Travel for test method support, job related training, equipment evaluation, and development should be expected.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: July 24, 2026

  • Additional Location Information: NA

  • Eligible for Relocation Package – NO

  • Secondment 12-18 months

  • If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.

  • There will be no change to your current work location.

  • Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
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