Vice President, Sterile & Biotechnology Technology

Pfizer

. Define and execute the global Sterile & Biotechnology Technology strategy aligned with GTEL and PGS priorities .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $274,000 - $456,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in biotechnology and sterile manufacturing, with a strong focus on leading global scientific organizations and executing technology strategies. Proven ability to resolve complex technical issues and drive operational excellence while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Biotechnology LeadershipSterile Manufacturing ExpertiseTechnology Transfer OversightRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeStrategic Decision-Making

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Process DevelopmentTechnical OperationsStatistical MethodsRisk AnalysisGood Manufacturing PracticesAdvanced AnalyticsMachine LearningMechanistic ModelingTechnical Due DiligenceCommercial Manufacturing Support

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCollaborationCoachingProblem-SolvingLeadership Development

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryQuality SystemsRegulatory RequirementsSupply Chain ManagementManufacturing TransformationLaboratory StrategyGlobal Matrix OrganizationEnvironmental Health and SafetyProduct Launch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the global Sterile & Biotechnology Technology strategy aligned with GTEL and PGS priorities
Lead the Science of Supply agenda, including 2G yield programs, process optimization and advanced modeling, analytics and AI
Lead scientific and technical organizations supporting biotechnology, vaccines, sterile injectables and associated manufacturing platforms
Oversee technology transfer, scale-up, validation, commercialization and lifecycle support across internal GBM and External Supply CMO networks
Direct resolution of complex product, process, quality and supply investigations
Define and execute the SBT digital and AI strategy
Shape the MSAT laboratory and Lab of the Future strategy
Provide senior technical assessments for sourcing, network decisions, supply strategies, investments, lifecycle choices and technical feasibility
Lead technical due diligence for commercial and late-stage business development opportunities
Maintain regulatory, quality, compliance and environmental health and safety performance
Establish operating plans, budgets, workforce strategies and investment priorities
Build, develop and retain a diverse global scientific and technical organization
Drive portfolio management, performance metrics, continuous improvement and operational excellence
Represent SBT and GTEL in enterprise governance forums and establish decision rights and escalation pathways
Collaborate with manufacturing operations, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality, Regulatory, Global Supply Chain, Launch organizations, Business Development and other stakeholders
Travel domestically and internationally to manufacturing sites, laboratories, internal partners and external organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biochemical engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy or another relevant scientific or technical discipline
Extensive (15+ yrs) pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, including significant leadership experience in manufacturing science and technology, process development, technical operations, commercial manufacturing support or a related discipline
Demonstrated leadership of large, global scientific or technical organizations across organizational, geographic and cultural boundaries
Broad technical knowledge relevant to biotechnology and sterile manufacturing, with deep expertise in one or more specified biotechnology, vaccine or sterile manufacturing disciplines
Experience leading or overseeing internal and external technology transfers, including scale-up, validation, regulatory implementation and commercial manufacturing readiness
Ability to resolve complex technical, product, process, quality and supply issues using scientific problem-solving, risk analysis, statistical methods and sound technical judgment
Strong working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices, pharmaceutical quality systems and relevant regulatory requirements
Experience contributing to regulatory filings, agency interactions, inspection readiness or technical responses to regulatory authorities
Ability to develop strategy, translate scientific opportunity into business value and deliver outcomes through a global matrix organization
Success building leadership teams, developing technical talent, strengthening succession and creating a culture of accountability and ownership
Excellent written, verbal and executive communication skills
Ability to make decisions in complex or ambiguous situations while balancing quality, patient, supply, financial and organizational considerations
Ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee 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
Preferred: Master’s degree, PhD, PharmD, MBA or another relevant advanced degree
Preferred: enterprise-level MSAT, technical operations, process development or manufacturing technology leadership experience
Preferred: experience across multiple biotechnology, vaccine or sterile injectable manufacturing platforms
Preferred: advanced analytics, mechanistic modeling, in-silico experimentation, machine learning or artificial intelligence experience
Preferred: global laboratory or technical-center strategy experience
Preferred: high-priority product launch, network change, sourcing or manufacturing transformation experience
Preferred: manufacturing-focused technical due diligence experience
Preferred: external scientific network experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% of base salary
Share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, 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