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Change Management Director

San Francisco, CA

Change Management Director

ROLE SUMMARY

The Change Management Director will report to the Change Management Team Lead within the Operational & Change Excellence Group under the Transformation and Operational Excellence Platform. The role will support the communication and implementation of new ways of working and plans across the Medical Affairs organization, including Global Platforms, Categories, and Regional Medical Leads. The Change Management Director will work in close collaboration with the Change Management Team Lead, Operational & Change Excellence Lead and Medical Affairs leads/colleagues.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement change management strategies and plans to support Medical Affairs organizational initiatives and projects
  • Assess the impact of change and develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure smooth transitions
  • Lead and facilitate change management workshops and training sessions for employees and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and communicate clear goals and objectives for change initiatives
  • Create and execute communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the change process
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management activities and make recommendations for improvement
  • Provide guidance and support to project teams and managers on change management principles, methodologies, and best practices
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and change readiness within the organization
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in change management and apply them to enhance organizational change capabilities

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop, and coach others, oversee and guide work to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with an emphasis on practical experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in change management or related roles.
  • Strong knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to lead and facilitate workshops and training sessions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Experience in the industry or similar sectors is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Work in a high paced environment
  • Strong Decision-Making skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior levels of management
  • Master at resourcefulness with ability to keep pace with a highly changing environment.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills and ability to lead/ strategic development
  • Excellent business judgment
  • Full knowledge and understanding of all relevant applicable SOPs
  • Proven track record for implementation of projects of strategic importance, on time and within budget
  • Ability to operate effectively in a heavily matrix organization, with experience managing global projects with team members in multiple locations
  • influence without authority
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluent and able to influence others in spoken and written English
  • Flexibility, the ability to adapt to change, external environment, project scope and direction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • >8 years of experience in Project Management, Business Operations, Consulting
  • Prior experience in Medical Affairs is highly preferred
  • >8 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or related fields
  • Understanding and adherence to Project Management methodologies
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work independently with shown flexibility and organizational awareness
  • Ability to create & oversee complex projects
  • Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions including Medical (Customer Facing and HQ), Medical Information, Corporate Communications, Digital, and Commercial
  • Must be decisive, exercise good judgment in decisions, organized and with the ability to prioritize a large workload
  • Ability to manage resources, programs and multiple projects.
  • Is a role model of Pfizer's Values of Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Flexibility to travel 20% of the time, including potential international travel

Additional Details

Last date to apply for Job: May 31, 2024

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's 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 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 $145,400.00 to $242,400.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer 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 provider's 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 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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Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Bothell, WA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Collegeville, PA 19426, USA; La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA; Groton, CT, USA; Lake Forest, IL, USA
Job ID: Pfizer-4911350
Employment Type: Full Time