Pfizer

Pharmaceutical

ManagerEquipmentTechnology(FillingLineSME)

Grange Castle, Ireland FULL TIME
The Brief

“Manager - Equipment Technology ( Filling Line SME) at Pfizer. Skills: Filling Line Design, Equipment Performance, Project Management. Serve as expert for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation issues. Diagnose and resolve equipment problems”

What You'll Achieve.

Accelerate delivery of medicines; Ensure production processes are efficient and reliable; Improve Line OEE; Reduce unplanned downtime; Work toward zero breakdown culture

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving abilities; Analytical abilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Serve as the primary expert for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues on IMA filling lines., Diagnose and resolve moderately complex equipment problems to minimize downtime., Provide advanced technical support during breakdowns, start-ups, and process deviations., Drive initiatives to improve Line OEE, reduce unplanned downtime, and work toward zero breakdown culture., Implement reliability engineering practices and predictive/preventive maintenance strategies., Lead and execute filling performance improvement projects with technical understanding., Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, and on-time delivery., Manage project budgets, report progress to relevant teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives., Operate independently in ambiguous situations and make informed decisions guided by policies and technical standards., Align stakeholders on technical strategies, priorities, and lifecycle plans for IMA technologies., Provide mentorship, review work of peers, and act as a resource for developing team capability., Collaborate with Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Technology teams to improve business processes., Provide technical support for regulatory filings related to filling processes and equipment., Represent the validation program during internal and external audits., Oversee instrument and equipment validation activities in accordance with cGMP and site procedures., Ensure knowledge management and documentation practices are robust and audit‑ready.

Nice to Have

B. Tech with 10 plus years of relevant pharmaceutical experience., Practical experience in facilitating and conducting risk assessments, expertise in mammalian cell culture, Knowledge of other heterologous expression systems, Experience with regulatory submissions to support new products, Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure, Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

What You'll Do.

Serve as expert for mechanical

instrumentation issues

Diagnose and resolve equipment problems

Provide technical support during breakdowns

Reduce unplanned downtime

Implement reliability engineering practices

Lead performance improvement projects

Lead or co-lead projects

Manage project budgets

Align stakeholders on technical strategies

Collaborate with teams

Provide technical support for filings

Represent validation program

Oversee validation activities

Ensure knowledge management

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Technology teams; Align stakeholders on technical strategies; Work cross-functionally

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Project management, Planning, Resource allocation, On-time delivery, Manage project budgets, Report progress

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