Technical Project Manager - McPherson, KS

Technical Project Manager - McPherson, KS

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining processes. Whether managing projects or collaborating with others, your role in this team is crucial in simplifying and accelerating our work. This enables us to deliver groundbreaking innovations that transform patients' lives. Your contributions will make our operations more efficient and effective, driving us towards achieving our goal of making a significant impact on healthcare.

The Technical Project Manager will lead and manage moderately to complex technology transfer and clinical supply projects within sterile injectable manufacturing. This role requires a strong foundation in science or engineering, project management, hands-on experience in aseptic processing, and the ability to design, execute, and interpret technical and validation studies. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader with strong project management capabilities, collaborating cross-functionalally to ensure timely and compliant delivery of manufacturing solutions.

What You Will Achieve In this role, you will :

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute technology transfer projects, including scale-up, process optimization, and validation for sterile injectable drug products.
• Manage clinical supply projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory timelines and quality standards.
• Design and execute technical studies (e.g., formulation evaluations, equipment assessments, process characterization).
• Author and review validation documentation including protocols, reports, and risk assessments in accordance with cGMP and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a technical SME in sterile injectable manufacturing, providing guidance during audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Utilize established project management methodologies to develop and maintain accurate timelines, budgets, and resource allocations using appropriate tools and systems.
• Lead comprehensive project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure efforts in alignment with recognized frameworks such as Waterfall, Agile, or Lean.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and alignment, proactively manage risks, ensure on-time project delivery, and drive effective resource coordination throughout the full project lifecycle.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience OR an associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience. Strong understanding of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) 5+ years of experience in sterile injectable manufacturing or aseptic processing. 3+ years of hands-on project management experience preferably in a regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment with demonstrated experience in project management and cross-functional leadership. Experience with technology transfer, clinical trial material production, and validation lifecycle management. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred. Proficiency with project management platforms and tools (e.g., MS Project, Planner).

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, or walking. Moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs) and extended periods of standing or walking may be required. Ability to write general correspondence, technical reports, perform mathematical calculations, data analysis, problem solving. Ability to remain organized and positive in ambiguous and rapidly changing situations. Ability to analyze data from detailed schedule and risk management tools. Interface effectively with multiple stakeholder groups.

Requires regular onsite presence at the McPherson, KS facility. Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional weekends or holidays.

Relocation support available Work Location Assignment : Hybrid The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96,300.00 to $160,500.00. In addition, this position is 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. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered 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 to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits | uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com .