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About the Role

Join a dynamic project management team responsible for leading and coordinating moderately complex initiatives that drive business performance and operational excellence within the pharmaceutical industry. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives, while supporting program governance, resource planning, communications, change management, and continuous improvement efforts. The Project Manager independently manages project activities, resolves complex business challenges, translates data and insights into actionable decisions, and helps advance new ideas and capabilities across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong project management expertise, business acumen, communication skills, and a passion for leveraging digital technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives in a highly regulated, innovation-driven pharmaceutical environment, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, influence business decisions through data-driven insights, and help shape the adoption of emerging digital and AI technologies. It provides strong exposure to program leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change while building a pathway toward broader project and portfolio management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and co-lead moderately complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.
Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work.
Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems and develop new options in non-standard situations.
Work independently on assignments, receiving guidance on unusual or complex problems.
Utilize judgment and experience to potentially become a resource for others.
Support program management through governance, reviews, communications, and training, while preparing resource forecasts and advancing new concepts.
Develop project plans with clear tasks, assignments and dates.
Facilitate project meetings and hold others accountable.
Use digital systems to assist with the role (MS Office tools, Digital Operations Center, etc.).

Requirements

BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or associate's degree with at least 4 years of experience or high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 6 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience with project management methodologies and frameworks
Proven business acumen with experience in managing projects, teams, programs, or workstreams of varying levels of complexity
Ability to translate and present data visualization into actionable business decisions
Basic understanding of finance and good working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
Proficiency in Change Management
Strong oral and written communication skills
MBA or PMI Certification
Relevant pharmaceutical experience
Previous supervisory management experience in problem-solving, decision-making, negotiating, and conflict resolution skills
In-depth knowledge and experience with technologies digital systems used in the pharmaceutical industry
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
Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Skills

Project management
Business acumen
Communication skills
Digital technologies
AI-enabled tools
Finance
Pharmaceutical industry knowledge
Change Management
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Negotiating
Conflict resolution
Digital systems
Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)

Location

On Premise

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years of experience (with BA/BS)
4+ years of experience (with Associate's degree)
6+ years of experience (with High School Diploma)

Education Level

BA/BS
Associate's degree
High school diploma (or equivalent)
MBA or PMI Certification

Salary/Compensations

$82,700.00 - $137,900.00
10.0% bonus target

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 (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
Relocation assistance may be available

About the Company

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users.

Equal Opportunity

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.