Director, Head of Bacterial Immunoassays at Pfizer

Use Your Power for Purpose:Pfizers purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development where we strive to transform advanced science and technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities. This collaborative effort accelerates the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally fulfilling Pfizers commitment to making a significant difference in healthcare. Your work will be instrumental in improving patients lives while working at Pfizer collaborating with Pfizers nationwide Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) within the broader External Science & Innovation group to deliver a comprehensive and deep pipeline of drug candidates based on emerging science in the academic world.What You Will Achieve:In this role you will:Lead strategic direction business performance and financial management for complex activities within a Division or Global Business UnitManage people technology and financial resources including those outside of direct authority within a Division or Global Business UnitShare knowledge across the Global Business Unit and establish systems for knowledge sharingFoster continuous improvement and innovation in daily operations encouraging acceptable risk-takingDevelop solutions to complex problems and hold accountability for decisions within the Division or Global Business UnitContribute to strategy development and execution and manage talent and leadership development including succession planningHold senior managers accountable for skill development and diversity and lead resources to deliver on prioritiesSet objectives and manage multiple high-complexity projects leading scientists and reviewing experimental designs and dataOversee planning goal setting and prioritization of novel drug programs guiding experimentation in alignment with business unit strategyAct as a primary scientific liaison with external partners manage the vaccine/therapies group and serve as a thought leader and spokesperson for Pfizer researchBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors with at least 8 years of experienceExcellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skillsDemonstrated ability to manage a team of scientists and promote individual career developmentAbility to independently design plan execute and interpret experimentsTechnical knowledge and hands-on experience with molecular biology protein biochemistry and protein engineeringPeople Management Experience.Proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering resultsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree (MA/MS/MBA) with over 7 years of experienceDemonstrated ability to perform complex data analysisExperience in managing external partnerships and collaborationsAbility to influence and drive change across the organizationExcellent organizational and project management skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environmentCommitment to continuous learning and professional developmentPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to perform complex data analysisAbility to focus on a topic for extended periods of timeNON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:Overtime as required by business necessityTravel up to 10%ADDITIONAL DETAILS:Work Location Assignment:On PremiseLast date to apply is: December 1 2025The annual base salary for this position ranges from $169700.00 to $282900.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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 lifes 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 (). 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.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.Sunshine ActPfizer 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 providers name address and the type of payments or other value received generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification which Pfizer intends to pursue reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse your name address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.EEO & Employment EligibilityPfizer 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.Pfizer endeavors to make to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing please email. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.Research and DevelopmentRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 169700 - 282900