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[PGS] Sr.Manager, External Supply Operations Lead
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “SENIOR MANAGER, STATISTICAL PROGRAMMING” (Statisticians) in CA: $171k–$214k, median $208k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
POSITION SUMMARY: ・This position will be part of Pfizer ES Global Biopharmaceuticals Group (1) and will be responsible for oversight of CMOs that supply products. ・This position is responsible for managing business relations, operations and performance from a portfolio of Contract Manufacturers Organisations (CMOs) and Partners located in Japan; with accountability and full P&L responsibility for significant external spend. This position works closely with other ES Operations Leaders, Supply Chain Planners, ES Quality, GTE and Customers at Business Units and Markets with global responsibility for quality, supply and cost from an assigned base of Contractors and Partners. The ES Operations Leader develops and manages implementation of the strategy and tactical execution to ensure timely supply of Drug Products and to achieve cost targets as well as all other key metrics for External Supply Emerging Markets & China (ES EMC). He/she also strongly contributes to the development and execution of ES EMC Virtual Site strategies. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: -The ES Operations Lead is responsible for the relationship, and for the performance of the CMOs and Partners in his/her area of portfolio which are located primarily within Japan . Short-term tactics as well as long-term strategies must ensure that every CMO contributes to achieving ES EMC Integrated Manufacturing Excellence metrics and strategic objectives. -Lead Virtual Site Operations Teams (VSOTs) and provide matrix leadership to all members of the VSOT including but not limited to ES Quality, PPLs, BSLs, supply chain planners, procurement and GTE project leads. The ES Operations Lead is accountable for the results of the VSOT. The activities and responsibilities of the VSOT include: • Manage global stakeholders including but not limited to Product Portfolio Leaders, Brand Supply leaders and Commercial and PGS leadership • Have P&L responsibility for a complex selected portfolio including direct accountability for contract negotiations and external relationship management at CEO level with the contractor base • Development and execution of manufacturing and supply plans and meet market demand for product and meet or exceed supply performance target; this includes supply of APIs, raw materials and components where appropriate. • Development and execution of tactical plans for continuous improvement of CMO shop floor performance in the areas of product quality, EH&S, compliance, customer service and cost. • Review of the status of deviations which impact or may affect product supply. The ES Operations Lead is responsible to secure correct and timely closing of relevant deviations, and when necessary, lead closure of investigations that have not been properly addressed by the CMO. - Oversee and secure timely execution of new product introduction, product changes (including changes of materials and API), product enhancement, localization and product transfer programs. Lead implementation teams where required. -Ensure that product supply, quality, compliance and cost issues at CMOs are adequately addressed by making extensive use of Operational Excellence tools and mobilizing the necessary resources for support in all required areas. Lead these cross-functional teams where required. -Collaborate with EH&S to ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and Pfizer requirements. -Ensure effective communication of key product supply issues to stakeholders, communication with CM Site Leads and Vice Presidents, with PGS PPLs, and with ES Leadership. -Partner with ES Quality to ensure CMOs comply with regulatory requirements, cGMP’s, Pfizer Quality Standards and Standard Operating Procedures. -Manage the cost reduction program: • Identify cost reduction opportu