Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes or supporting maintenance and reliability, your expertise will be crucial in delivering life-saving medicines to patients around the world. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you will help envision new possibilities and take decisive action to bring innovative solutions to life.
Role Summary
A strategic and execution-focused leadership role responsible for integrated management of Utilities, HVAC, Facility Infrastructure, and Structured Excellence Initiatives. This role drives performance excellence, system reliability, cost optimization, energy efficiency, and continuous capability development across engineering services. The role will lead cross-functional efforts to embed a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement, while enhancing system integrity and regulatory compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilities & HVAC Operations & Maintenance
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Lead end-to-end operations of utilities and HVAC to ensure uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective services to manufacturing and laboratory functions.
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Ensure reliability and regulatory compliance across:
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Electrical distribution systems, boilers, chillers, compressed air, WFI, PW, and clean steam.
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HVAC systems in critical classified areas ensuring ISO 14644 standards and compliance with zoning protocols.
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Maintain uptime through proactive asset care strategies and robust preventive maintenance frameworks.
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Lead energy efficiency and system optimization programs across utilities and HVAC assets.
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Oversight of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) for real-time control and compliance
Engineering Excellence & Operational Efficiency
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Optimize spares management by rationalizing inventory, identifying critical vs. non-critical items, and improving parts availability through an innovative and automated way
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Institutionalize systems for vendor performance accountability, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and cost control.
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Build team skill depth and reduce vendor dependency by enhancing internal capability and knowledge retention.
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Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement programs to eliminate repeat failures.
Sustainability and Energy Management
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Champion resource efficiency and sustainability programs across engineering operations.
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Drive reduction in energy, water, and emissions footprints through data-driven initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
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Ensure adherence to local environmental norms and internal sustainability benchmarks.
Facility and Infrastructure Management
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Ensure reliable operations of buildings, utility corridors, labs, and support areas.
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Oversee maintenance of civil infrastructure with emphasis on safety, GMP compliance, and long-term asset care.
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Coordinate infrastructure upgrades and refurbishments aligned with site priorities and sustainability goals.
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Drive standardization of facility systems and infrastructure performance KPIs.
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Drive end-to-end planning and execution of plant engineering infrastructure initiatives, upgrades, and expansions.
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Strengthen systems and ways of working within Engineering for:
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Spares inventory management and digitization.
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Energy and cost optimization.
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Process simplification and system reliability.
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Promote an innovation-led mindset in execution of projects and reliability improvement actions.
People Development and Team Leadership
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Lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of technical and operational experts.
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Develop structured programs for capability building, technical training, and knowledge sharing.
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Build an accountable and engaged team culture focused on ownership, safety, and continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional and Regulatory Collaboration
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Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Safety, and EHS teams to ensure alignment on compliance and operational priorities.
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Ensure readiness for internal and external audits across all systems.
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Lead documentation, protocol qualification, and regulatory submission support for engineering systems.
Leadership Expectations
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Vision & Direction: Provide clarity on engineering transformation goals and lead from the front.
Coaching & Development: -
Actively mentor team members and nurture leadership bench strength.
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Collaboration:Foster trust-based partnerships with other functions to drive integrated performance.
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Accountability: Build a culture of ownership in cost control, vendor governance, and system reliability.
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Change Leadership: Lead engineering transformation initiatives with agility and clarity.
Essential Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 15+ years of experience in utilities, facility, HVAC, and project engineering in a regulated pharmaceutical or similar industrial setup.
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Demonstrated success in:
- Leading large teams and multi-disciplinary functions.
- Implementing engineering best practices for operational efficiency.
- Driving regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
- Delivering complex infrastructure or optimization projects.
Desirable Competencies
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Proven leadership in large-scale engineering operations within regulated environments.
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Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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High emotional intelligence and capability to manage change and complexity.
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Strategic thinking with strong execution focus and attention to system reliability.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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