Senior Manager, Laboratory Design – Space Planning

Pfizer

. Set Pfizer’s global scientific-workplace laboratory planning strategy, governance, and design standards .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $124,400 - $207,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory design and planning, including the ability to translate scientific requirements into effective space solutions. Proficient in managing multiple projects while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

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Laboratory Design & PlanningPharmaceutical Research ExpertiseAutoCAD ProficiencyCAFM / IWMS KnowledgeData Analysis & Space Benchmarking

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Hard Skills

Laboratory DesignSpace PlanningProject ManagementCost EstimatingArchitectural Drawing ProductionProgramming & DesignWorkflow-Driven LayoutsConstruction PracticesRegulatory ComplianceSafety Considerations

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsInfluencing SkillsFacilitation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk Construction CloudAutoCADTRIRIGAMicrosoft OfficeSharePointAriba

Industry Keywords

CGMPEHSLife-SafetyOccupancy PlanningSustainabilityWell-BeingOperational ContinuityEnergy EfficiencyEco-Friendly MaterialsLaboratory Types

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set Pfizer’s global scientific-workplace laboratory planning strategy, governance, and design standards
Translate R&D priorities into portfolio-level laboratory, support, and associated office-space solutions
Partner with R&D leaders and scientists to program, plan, and optimize laboratory environments
Facilitate programming with scientists, laboratory operations, Engineering, EHS, and Digital teams
Produce space programs, blocking-and-stacking concepts, and phase-appropriate planning narratives
Govern and evolve global laboratory planning and design standards
Apply inclusive design, sustainability, well-being, safety, and operational feedback to standards
Support site, campus, and network master planning and strategic portfolio planning
Forecast laboratory and workplace demand and provide capacity, utilization, and feasibility analyses
Maintain space records in CAFM / IWMS systems such as TRIRIGA and produce scenario-planning insights
Serve as primary liaison among scientists, project teams, architects, engineers, planners, DCM, and the Sustainability & Hospitality COE
Develop project scopes and support design and construction teams through design, construction, commissioning, start-up, and occupancy
Use Autodesk Construction Cloud to test laboratory layouts and identify utility, structural, environmental, containment, and digital requirements
Review design deliverables against approved programs and provide scope, assumptions, and risks
Manage multiple concurrent small projects, typically under $50K, including feasibility, test fits, logistics, work orders, JHA, construction oversight, and multi-trade coordination
Manage approved budgets, purchase orders, Ariba, and Statements of Work
Estimate move and reconfiguration costs
Embed sustainability, resilience, operational continuity, energy efficiency, waste reduction, eco-friendly materials, and colleague well-being into laboratory recommendations
Travel domestically approximately 25–30% and globally to R&D sites and regional offices as needed
Work flexible hours to support collaboration across global time zones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, a scientific discipline, or a related built-environment field (equivalent professional qualification or experience accepted in lieu)
7+ years of progressive experience in laboratory design & planning, space planning, or workplace/occupancy planning
Experience with programming and design across multiple project phases and facility types
Expertise in pharmaceutical or biotechnology research environments and specialized laboratory types
Knowledge of scientific equipment, workflows, and operational, safety, and regulatory considerations, including cGMP
Ability to translate user and scientific requirements into laboratory space programs, adjacency diagrams, test fits, and workflow-driven layouts
Ability to read and produce architectural drawings
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
Working knowledge of CAFM / IWMS and space-management platforms such as TRIRIGA
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Ariba
Strong data-analysis and space-benchmarking skills, including cost estimating
Knowledge of construction practices, applicable building codes, and laboratory EHS, life-safety, and egress requirements
Strong communication, presentation, influencing, and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional, multi-trade discussions
Ability to analyze alternatives and technical / operational tradeoffs
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities across a matrixed, global organization
Ability to collaborate, listen, adapt, develop and coach others, and oversee and guide colleagues’ work
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Must have permanent work authorization in the United States
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 17.5% of base salary
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Paid holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Hybrid work location assignment