Business Operations Senior Associate

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Embark on a career with us and be at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries that transform patients' lives. No matter your role, you'll contribute to delivering life-changing therapies worldwide. Together, we'll uncover the extraordinary possibilities that lie ahead, driving the industry forward and making a positive difference in the world.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

The Senior Associate, Business Operations - Secondment, is a critical contributor to the Quality, Safety & Environmental Operations (QSEO) organization. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations (DBO), this role works on operational excellence and execution activities to support the effectiveness of the leadership team and drives programs that foster a culture of engagement at and above sites, as well as some strategic initiatives. With direct exposure to senior leadership, the Senior Associate will champion innovative solutions, streamline processes, and play a key role in advancing QSEO initiatives.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

Leadership Engagement & Communications

• Coordinate leadership meetings, including agendas, content requests, pre-reads, decks, logistics, and action follow-up.
• Maintain forward-looking calendars and planning trackers for leadership meetings, face-to-face sessions, town halls, priorities, and major milestones.
• Own a robust communications calendar to ensure regular and relevant commentary on events impacting colleagues. This includes drafting, posting and archiving leadership communications across email, OnMessage, QSEO Breaking News, Teams, Viva Engage and LinkedIn.

Project & Program Management

• Maintain and optimize digital collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams), enhancing team connectivity and knowledge.
• Assist DBO in tracking and progressing key projects as needed.
• Supports off-site meeting management to include reserving meeting space, supplies, catering and other logistics needs as they arise.

Talent & Team Development

• Drive engagement across Women’s Mentoring programs and platforms – serving as external conduit with partner organizations and our colleagues.
• Support the engagement and execution of the QSEO Leader Perspectives series to bring colleagues information on topics.
• Support schedule and execution of monthly Quality Time with Lynn series.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 1+ year of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6+ years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business operations or project management within a global organization.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and Pfizer systems; experience with digital collaboration tools (Ariba, Concur, SharePoint, Teams).
• Ability to work in a global fast-paced environment with a level of ambiguity and able to build strong working relationships with peers across multiple departments.
• Motivated to work independently and proactively, demonstrating strong organizational skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change in complex environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in process improvement, digital transformation, or operational excellence programs.

  
OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: November 13, 2026
• Additional Location Information: USA - FL - Tampa, USA - IL - Lake Forest, USA - MA - Cambridge, USA - PA - Collegeville
• Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
• Secondment 6-9 months
• If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
• There will be no change to your current work location.
• Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).


This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.



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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