Pfizer, S.A. de C.V is hiring: Sr. Recipe Author in Kalamazoo

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Digital takes immense pride in being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing cutting‑edge smart technology that profoundly impacts the lives of our patients.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

What You Will Achieve
The recipe author will become proficient with the standard functionality of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) PharmaSuite and work with production units to convert paper records to EBR (Electronic Batch Record). They will focus on directly authoring, configuring master batch record and templates, revisions, validation, and change controls of EBR recipes at the Kalamazoo Manufacturing Site.

The recipe author will have knowledge of SAP functions including BOM, PV and IDOC management to assist in troubleshooting issues. They will define and analyze business requirements through meetings with production units and develop detailed designs to meet those requirements.

The recipe author will coordinate standard work practices, ensuring alignment of supporting systems and reports. They will provide training to production units, troubleshoot, and perform ongoing data management. On site engagement with operations on a regular basis is critical to understand processes, gather parameters, and support hypercare for go‑live activities. A proactive approach to time management and production unit engagement is required.

How You Will Achieve It

Manage Electronic Batch Record (EBR) design and configuration changes, change control, updates, process reviews, and alignment with associated documentation through the lifecycle procedure.

Facilitate, lead, and participate in process mapping of business processes.

Engage SMEs, leads, and operators to ensure critical parameters are captured.

Support end users on EBR execution and usage through training super users, be the first point of contact for electronic batch record manufacturing issues, and, as part of the sustainment team, escalated issues to leadership as needed.

Support automation integration requirements and systems to enable Edge Gateway, OPC Tunnelor, and other automation capabilities integrated with MES.

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of MES, recipe design, baseline configuration, and writing and executing functional verification reports.

Handle shop‑floor troubleshooting in SAP – AMPS interface for Electronic Batch Records.

Manage IDOCs.

Follow up on BT tickets and ensure resolution of EBR issues.

Ensure all activities comply with respective area procedures.

Identify deviations/exceptions and appropriately escalated them to leadership.

Adhere to safety procedures, GMP and GDP practices.

Participate in an agile change environment to enhance processes, eliminate non‑value‑added activities, and drive continuous improvement, including supporting projects and deployments.

Participate in cross‑functional teams to support, enhance, and upgrade AMPS.

Write technical documents for procedures, job aids, and functional verification protocols.

Assist in training, executing, tracking, and reporting duties for other colleagues on the EBR team.

Quality Management and Compliance

Ensure compliance of operations to cGMP, safety, and Pfizer integrity principles at all stages of activity.

Participate in internal and external (regulatory and non‑Regulatory) audits.

Assist the manager in tracking EBR procedure updates and periodic review of EBR procedures and emergency changes as required.

Training

Attend training for all applicable procedures as per schedule.

Cross‑train to support all AMPS areas being deployed or sustained.

Develop and update content for AMPS EBR training for new hires to the EBR recipe authoring team.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience

Master’s degree with 0+ years of experience

Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8 years of relevant experience

Computer skills: SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements

Pharmaceutical experience

Certifications such as M1, Yellow Belt, and/or Pfizer Human Performance methodology

Computer skills: EBR recipe design and authoring, PharmaSuite, AMPS (MES), HTML, Java, or object‑oriented programming

Focused in systems analyst/data management

Experience working in quality tracking systems

Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis.

Occasional travel may be required ( Required to be onsite 5 days a week.

Location
On Premise – Kalamazoo Manufacturing Site.

Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary.

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.

Legal and Employment Information
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.

Pfizer is an E‑Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

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