Comparative Medicine Operation Team lead

As part of the Comparative Medicine team, you will support vivarium operations by managing an assigned portion of the vivarium and processes and delivering flawless animal care and welfare. You will be a first line manager of non-exempt staff located at the site and work with the management team to assure the quality of care and the animal facility environment and operational processes are in compliance with local and federal regulations and AAALAC International guidance as well as provide support to the Associate Director of Operations to help ensure resources are aligned with Research and Development prioritization.

Responsibilities

Support vivarium operations by managing an assigned portion of the vivarium and processes and delivering flawless animal care and welfare; Be a first line manager of non-exempt staff located at the site; Assure the quality of care and the animal facility environment and operational processes are in compliance with local and federal regulations and AAALAC International guidance; Provide support to the Associate Director of Operations to help ensure resources are aligned with Research and Development prioritization; Assure that the care and welfare of laboratory animals is maintained in compliance with or exceeding local, state, and federal regulations and AAALAC International guidelines; Manage and engage animal care and technical staff at the site ensuring clear expectations of performance and adherence to established policies and procedures; Assist in the hiring, mentoring, training and development of a diverse population of colleagues; Act as an interface with the research community and ensure basic husbandry to complex specialty technical services is provided, including back up scheduling activities in Office Tracker; Support effective management of physical resources along with operations management with responsibilities relating to supply order, inventory and/or invoice reconciliation; Identify methods and procedures that have potential to increase staff safety, workflow, and operational efficiency

Requirements

BS/BA with 3 to 4 years' experience OR MA/MBA/MS with 1 to 2 years' experience required; AALAS certification required; Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer; This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Nice to have

LATG certification preferred; Supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical setting

Benefits

Relocation support available; Eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary; 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution; Paid vacation, holiday and personal days; Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave; Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility