Pharmaceutical Sciences Team Leader – Director

Pfizer

Pharmaceutical Sciences Team Leader managing interdisciplinary project teams for drug development and delivery. Focused on team leadership, operational excellence, and advancing business innovation in pharmaceutical sciences.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeCalifornia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Montana, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a strong focus on CMC disciplines and the drug development process. Proven leadership in managing interdisciplinary teams and driving innovation while mentoring junior colleagues.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences LeadershipCMC Strategy DevelopmentTeam Budget PlanningMentorship and SupportDrug Development Process Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Pharmaceutical SciencesCMC DisciplinesProject ManagementBudget ForecastingInterdisciplinary Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Adaptability in LeadershipCommunication of Project InsightsAbility to Work with AmbiguitySynthesis of Facts into Strategy

Certifications & Qualifications

BSc/MPharm/MEng or EquivalentPhD (Desirable)

Industry Keywords

Global Product TeamsPharmaceutical Sciences Project TeamsCo-Development TeamsPSSM GovernanceBusiness Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver medicines to patients through leadership of matrix teams and impactful science
Drive initiatives that enable people development and advance business innovation and operational excellence
Lead multiple interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Sciences Project Teams (PSPTs) and Pharm. Sci/Pfizer Global Supply Co- Development Teams (CDTs)
Act as the single point of accountability for Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) on the Global Product Teams (GPTs)
Communicate project insights, CMC strategy and risks to all stakeholders
Plan and forecast team budgets and resources
Act as an ambassador for PSSM, Co-Development and the GPT at internal PSSM governance meetings
Enable our People and drive Innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc/MPharm/MEng or equivalent scientific, chemistry or pharmacy-based discipline
12+ years of experience in CMC disciplines, or equivalent
PhD is desirable
sustained, outstanding performance of at least 1-2 y at Director level
experience in managing direct reports or participation in management teams
proven track record of the ability to mentor/support more junior colleagues
adaptability in leadership style, able to work with ambiguity
ability to synthesize facts into a coherent & clear strategy
knowledge of the drug development process
strong knowledge of other disciplines within and external to Pharmaceutical Sciences

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage