Program Manager, Vaccine Development

Role Summary Supports the Program Director in providing overall project management for Vaccine Research and Development (VRD) program teams in the development of new vaccines from research through product registration to ensure alignment of strategic and operational objectives. A Program Manager possesses comprehensive knowledge of vaccine/drug development, resource management, and project planning tools, and works within cross‑functional teams to deliver the desired product profile on schedule and within cost standards. Responsibilities Collaborate with Program Leader(s) and Program Director to develop a program plan that encompasses overall strategy for the vaccine across all indications, ensuring alignment among strategic, operational, and line plans. Apply technical, team, and line knowledge to translate strategic objectives into operational plans, providing insight into feasibility, driving cross‑functional and cross‑geographic alignment, and identifying and flagging internal or external risks. Lead sub‑teams to characterize the impacts of risks, revise plans as appropriate, and monitor progress toward milestones, anticipating potential variances and supporting critical path analyses. Ensure development plans for all indications are current, align operational plans with strategic plans, and clearly outline cost, time, and quality parameters. Maintain plans and timelines in Pfizer systems (Planisware, Snapshot, Glue), driving creation of detailed development plans with discrete deliverables, timing, resources, quality parameters, interdependencies, risk, and mitigation plans. Perform scenario planning of project timelines to ensure efficient delivery of milestones and support cross‑functional team commitment to the plans. Manage line resource allocation negotiations and partner with Program Director to develop the VRD budget for vaccine development plans. Support delivery of program plans in alignment with program team strategies, managing program delivery to achieve milestones within time, cost, and quality parameters. Contribute to risk management by identifying operational and project/program risks, proposing de‑risking solutions, and documenting risk plans for stakeholders. Facilitate and support program team and sub‑team functions, coordinating and publishing agendas, minutes, and meeting support. Manage communications for the program team, including meeting and cross‑functional sub‑team communications, and participate in team goal setting and monitoring. Obtain information related to company, BioTxPS, and VRD processes, understand governance requirements, and facilitate program team interactions with governance. Monitor team performance, identify issues, and recommend appropriate actions in partnership with Program Leader(s) and/or Program Director. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required in a discipline related to vaccine/drug development or business; an advanced scientific or business degree is desirable. Knowledge of the project management discipline and its application to vaccine/drug development is desirable; PMP preferred. At least 3 years of applicable project management experience and 5 years of applicable pharmaceutical industry experience, including negotiating in a highly matrix‑based organization. Experience executing vaccine/drug development plans and understanding issues that drive development of vaccine/drug products. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement project management tools and techniques and a record of achieving personal and team goals. Technical experience in a discipline associated with vaccine/drug development and budgetary management experience. Proficiency in scientific/technical knowledge of vaccine development, and tools such as Microsoft Project, Planisware, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong people skills, including collaboration, influence/negotiation, motivation without direct authority, and facilitation. Ability to create a collaborative environment necessary for effective team performance and to appreciate diverse perspectives. Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. and eligible for relocation package and employee referral bonus. Other Job Details Work Location Assignment: Hybrid. Eligible for relocation package, employee referral bonus. Salary range: $99,200.00 – $165,400.00. Eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program. Comprehensive benefits include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions, an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holidays, personal days, paid caregiver/parental leave, medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. EEO & Employment Eligibility Statement 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 laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and work authorization. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pfizer