Process Supervisor

RCMF Process Supervisor

The Ringaskiddy Clinical Manufacturing Facility (RCMF) is a newly established manufacturing site that commenced operations in July 2024. Part of Pfizer Chemical Research & Development (CRD) and co located with Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) in Ringaskiddy, the facility plays a key role in late-stage clinical API manufacturing. RCMF is a multi product small molecule site with capability in traditional batch synthesis as well as advanced continuous and hybrid manufacturing through its modular FAST platforms.

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the RCMF Process Supervisor team and play a key role in shaping the future of clinical small molecule API manufacturing. Process Supervisors take end to end ownership of manufacturing programmes, working closely with R&D project teams to lead the transfer of processes and technologies from early engagement through start up, manufacturing, supply, and onward transfer to commercial partners. The role offers broad exposure across technical transfer, process development, manufacturing operations, and commercial launch readiness. The Process Supervisor team operates in a highly collaborative, high performance environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement, technical learning, and personal development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the transfer of processes and technologies from R&D laboratories, Kilo Lab facilities, and external partners into the RCMF manufacturing facility.
• Help shape safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing campaigns by optimising process fit, planning and scheduling.
• Develop procedures, training materials, manufacturing records, and associated documentation to support cGMP manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, investigations, and issue resolution during start up and manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to clinical process development and the successful delivery of clinical supply and development milestones.
• Support product progression toward commercial launch, facilitating the onward transfer of commercial processes to the commercial manufacturing organisation (PGS).
• Work closely with Quality Operations, Analytical R&D, Logistics, Global Materials Management, Engineering, and other cross functional teams to deliver programme objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and overall operational performance.
• Monitor process performance through data collection, analysis, reporting, optimisation, and technical review.
• Support team development through knowledge sharing, coaching, and contribution to a strong collaborative culture.
• Maintain a high state of inspection readiness across manufacturing operations and documentation.
• Take on additional responsibilities in line with evolving business and operational needs.

Qualifications

• BSc in chemistry, engineering, or a related discipline, together with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in commercial or clinical small molecule API manufacturing, new product start up, and/or technical transfer.
• Experience in continuous manufacturing would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Strong technical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Strong focus on execution, accountability, and adaptability in delivering business priorities.
• Ability to thrive as part of a highly capable, self motivated team in a start up and technically advanced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a high performance, continuous improvement oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong team orientation, and close attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships and contribute positively to team success.
• Confidence to lead, challenge, and positively influence within a cross functional team environment.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and respond proactively to evolving business needs.

Work Location & Hours

Work Location Assignment: Onsite (Flexible). Working Hours: 39 hours (Mon Fri). Day role.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ireland. No relocation support is available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.