Comparative Medicine Operation Manager

• Assure that the care and welfare of laboratory animals is provided in compliance with local regulations and AAALAC International guidelines.

• Manage and engage animal care and technical staff in the pursuit of flawless animal care and welfare by ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.

• Support the career and personal development of the animal care and technical staff.

• Assist with a centralized CM training program for research animal care and use for animal care staff, principal investigators and research technicians throughout WRD.

• Participate in the direction of a centralized CM program of occupational health and safety for all individuals having significant contact with research animals.

• Promote a culture of care for animals and enhancing the application of the 3R’s to animal care and scientific projects. Contribute to the evaluation of projects involving the use of animals by considering animal welfare as it relates to research.

• Act as the interface with the research community customer and ensure basic to complex specialty technical services are provided.

• Support operational excellence by collecting metrics for efficiently managing resources. Work with CM colleagues at other sites to share practices in managing resources and standardizing operations.

• Responsible for development and implementation of appropriate quality assurance programs, planning and maintenance of operating budgets, purchase of capital equipment and supplies and effective management of physical resources within CM.

May be required to work under one of the following: The United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act and associated Regulations and Standards, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Good Laboratory Practices, Public Health Service Policy and/or AAALAC accreditation standards.

• BS/BA with 5to 7 years experience OR MA/MBA/MS with 3 to 6 years experience OR PhD with <2 years experience

• LATG certification required

• Supervisory experience

• Ability to demonstrate level of technical skills and abilities

• CMAR certification preferred

• Supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical setting

• As needed, Ops manager may need to work on weekends.

• Relocation support available

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

&#xa;The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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.&#xa;&#xa;&#xa;&#xa; Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility. &#xa; 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. &#xa;