Senior Manager, Safety Support Lead

ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Safety Support Lead, is responsible for end-to-end service delivery management of a defined application portfolio, ensuring performance, availability, quality, and financial stewardship. This role combines technical service ownership with people leadership, managing a team of Application Service Delivery Management (ASDMs) to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement across the Safety portfolios in support of a global user base.
Will drive continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging automation and AI to enhance operational efficiency. Collaboration with infrastructure, platform, and business stakeholders is essential to maintain a stable, future-ready application portfolio.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop team of ASDMs: Oversee individual contributors, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional growth within the Enterprise Architecture and Support organization.
• Ensure application reliability and performance: Maintain and optimize the portfolio of systems supporting the Regulatory and Medical business units, ensuring high availability and performance to meet critical business objectives.
• Seek opportunities for automation: Promote the identification, design, and implementation of automation solutions including traditional, self-service, and GenAI capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
• Manage financial stewardship: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management activities to ensure responsible allocation of resources and achievement of financial targets.
• Partner for lifecycle management: Collaborate with creation center teams and business stakeholders to recommend end of life upgrades and retirements.
• Support compliance and audits: Ensure readiness for audits and inspections by maintaining robust controls over computer operations, access management, and change processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Management or a related field
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in information technology, including roles such as architect, business analyst, software developer, systems administrator, database administrator, systems engineer, support specialist, technology team lead, or manager
• Experience and demonstrated competencies in working with teams in a matrixed organization, building strong relationships and driving successful cross-functional outcomes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing systems supporting pharmaceutical operations or other highly regulated environments
• Experience across multiple R&D domains including Research, Clinical, Safety, Regulatory, and Medical
• Expertise in automation and AI-driven solutions
• Experience leading global or multi-site teams

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Travel may be required as part of this role. Expectations around travel will vary but candidates must be capable of travel.
• Pfizer Digital & Technology is a 7x24x365 endeavor. This role may require physical or virtual participation on a weekend, holiday, or after normal business hours.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: 3/26/2026
• Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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