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Pfizer Resource Management Senior Associate in Groton, Connecticut
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
Resource Operations Associate provides operational resource support to the Resource Strategy & Operations Organization in the support of the Research, Development and Commercial portfolios are properly planned and understood to facilitate informed decision-making and allocation of resources based on business priorities.
Contributes to the achievement of business strategies and goals by supporting the Resource Strategy & Operations Organization to enable and enhance operational performance through effective forecasting, planning management of organizational resources, the development of tools and processes to effectively assess resources, both internal and external through Functional Service Providers.
How You Will Achieve It
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures potential resource capacity issues (shortfalls) are surfaced and discussed in a timely fashion
Utilizes business-specific portfolio and project information to facilitate portfolio andresource planning reviews and deliver the Annual Operating Plan.
Produce business performance dashboards and key metrics utilizing advanced visualizations and appropriate communications that effectively illustrate data trends
Supports multiple aspects of resource and clinical development cost management including data transformation, analysis, and reporting
Supports the development, maintenance and analysis of clinical trial cost and resource metrics to increase accuracy in assumptions in planning
Support the delivery of holistic view of resource capacity and allocation across business functional areas
Supports high-impact cross functional special projects that improve our business in the short and long term
For certain functional areas support the assessment of quarterly Functional Service Provider (FSP) Resource Demand Plan keying on relevant business drivers to justify resource projections, summarize changes, performs and delivers analyses summarizing forecast changes and communicates to finance and budgetary stakeholders
Qualifications
Performance of Responsibilities
Leadership Skills & Thought Partnering: Role models Pfizer's Leader Behaviors with integrity and credibility
Network & Alliance Building: Ability to be a trusted partner across lines and through tiers of the organization; dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Continuous Improvement: Works with other team members to develop a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Functional & Technical Skills: Knowledge of relevant business systems, processes and information that is applied to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Planning/Organizing Skills: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects to meet timelines; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate business information in both verbal and written format
Problem Solving Skills: Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers
Must-Have
Bachelor's Degree plus Minimum 4+ years of experience in business operations, resource management and/or project management discipline. Masters Preferred.
Experience in use of project, resource and budget management application systems in a business environment
Strong influencing and team skills, including demonstrated experience in supporting and/or contributing to successful projects
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and prioritize multiple demands
Experience in the collection, analyzing, interpreting and reporting of business, financial or resource information
Experience using project and/or resource management systems and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Business Objects, Spotfire, Planisware (preferred), etc)
Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
Ability to effectively handle multiple and diverse business support work assignments under pressure
Strong team player with the ability to engage functional experts across Global Product Development, and Pfizer Business Categories
Nice-to-Have
Proven ability to negotiate, influence and problem solve. Strong portfolio and resource planning acumen; analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities. Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to understand and value different customer needs and provide tailored services where necessary; demonstrated customer service mentality and focus to successfully manage a customer-facing role.
Demonstrated ability to implement tools and techniques in the project and resource management discipline.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or an understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process and operating model a plus.
Demonstrated understanding of the both the Early and Late stage drug development process portfolio management and resource planning
Familiarity with Clinical Trial execution, Regulatory and/or Safety organizations
Location: On-Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,900.00 to $124,800.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
- The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $67,400.00 to $112,300.00.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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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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