Senior Associate, Site Affairs and Business Operations

Senior Associate, Site Affairs and Business Operations Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life‑changing medicines to the world. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Site Affairs and Business Operations in Vaccines, you will help advance colleague engagement and trust while supporting key site initiatives that strengthen business performance and elevate Pearl River’s external reputation. This role partners closely with site leadership, operations, communications, and cross‑functional teams to deliver seamless experiences and well‑executed programs that reinforce Pearl River as a premier research and workplace destination. Responsibilities Support Pearl River Site Affairs projects and activities, including planning meetings and events for the Vaccines Leadership Team and Pearl River Site Leadership Team (e.g., All-Hands Meetings, VIP site visits, Science Summit, colleague engagement events, onboarding new hires and interns). Coordinate logistics and timelines with enabling teams (e.g., facilities, catering, A/V, security) to ensure high‑quality, well‑run experiences. Support the coordination and upkeep of Pearl River’s annual site programming, including maintaining the site calendar of events and partnering with colleagues, Vaccines administrative professionals, and Vaccines and Site leadership team members as appropriate. Provide operational and planning support to Pearl River Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and Clubs, including budget tracking, event coordination, scheduling support, etc. Support ad‑hoc programming and initiatives as needed. Support Business Operations deliverables, including monthly reporting, data tracking, operational updates, etc., by compiling, analyzing, and synthesizing data (e.g., headcount, recruiting, and site metrics) to inform leadership updates and decision‑making. Contribute to and maintain automation tools that drive efficiency across the organization, while proactively bringing forward ideas for process improvements and more efficient ways of working. Support the day‑to‑day management and ongoing enhancement of communications across multiple channels for the Pearl River site (including Viva Engage posts, site newsletter, digital signage, email communications, etc.) by generating timely, engaging content and creative materials that resonate with on‑site colleagues. Support the research, drafting, and publishing of short‑ and long‑form content, including articles, executive leadership communications, videos, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, etc., by assisting with the coordination of inputs, development of draft materials, and independently refining content to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, simplicity of language, and strong news impact. Apply strong technical and digital skills to support and continuously improve the site’s information channels, including the effective and responsible use of AI tools. Support on‑site programming and experiences for interns and rotational associates at Pearl River by assisting with the coordination of logistics and program materials and serving as an additional point of contact for day‑to‑day inquiries. Support the planning and coordination of Pearl River’s engagement with local community partners by assisting the team with outreach planning and logistics for events and initiatives. Work with internal partners to ensure external engagement activities are well‑planned, compliant, and aligned with site and organizational priorities. Qualifications Must‑Have Bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years of work experience. Strong interest in vaccines and public health. Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams as well as working independently with minimal supervision. Strong project management and event management skills with demonstrated attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with colleagues at all levels of the organization, sharing knowledge, influencing best practices, and coordinating workflows. Demonstrated resourcefulness with proven ability to anticipate needs, prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple priorities with tight timelines, and take initiative. Possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, creativity, decisiveness, ability to work hard and well under pressure. Experience working with highly sensitive, confidential material and information. Excellent keyboarding and proofreading skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Engage, and Outlook. Proficiency in CoPilot. Flexibility to work beyond normal work hours when needed. Knowledge and modeling of Pfizer Values and Pfizer Core Competencies. Nice‑to‑Have Knowledge of Pfizer organization processes and procedures. Proficiency in Gemini and/or other AI platforms. Non‑Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements This role may require occasional work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends. Work Location Assignment: Hybrid, Work in your designated Pfizer office an average minimum of 2.5 days per week. Annual base salary ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. The position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. Benefits include a 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, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision). 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 is not available for this role now or in the future. 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. 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