Senior Associate, Site Affairs and Business Operations
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Site Affairs and Business Operations in Vaccines, you will help advance colleague engagement and trust while supporting key site initiatives that strengthen business performance and elevate Pearl River’s external reputation.This role partners closely with site leadership, operations, communications, and cross‑functional teams to deliver seamless experiencesand well‑executed programs that reinforce Pearl River as a premier research and workplace destination.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with colleagues across Vaccines Operations on shared goals and deliverables involving:
Site Affairs
Support Pearl River Site Affairs projects and activities, includingplanning meetings and events for the Vaccines Leadership Team and Pearl River Site Leadership Team(e.g.,All-Hands Meetings, VIP site visits, Science Summit, colleague engagement events, onboarding newhiresand interns)
Coordinatelogisticsand timelines with enabling teams(e.g.,facilities,catering, A/V,security)to ensure high-quality, well-run experiences
Support the coordination and upkeep ofPearl River’sannual siteprogramming, includingmaintainingthesitecalendar of eventsandpartneringwith colleagues,Vaccinesadministrativeprofessionals,andVaccinesand Site leadership team members as appropriate
Provide operational and planning supporttoPearl River Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and Clubs,including budgettracking,eventcoordination,scheduling support,etc.
Support with ad-hocprogramming and initiatives as needed
Business Operations
Support Business Operationsdeliverables, includingmonthly reporting, data tracking, operational updates, etc., by compiling, analyzing, and synthesizing data (e.g., headcount, recruiting, and site metrics) to inform leadership updates and decision-making
Contribute to andmaintainautomation tools that drive efficiency across the organization, while proactively bringingforward ideas for process improvements and more efficientways of working
Information Sharing
Supporttheday-to-day managementand ongoing enhancementofcommunicationsacrossmultiplechannelsfor the Pearl River site-includingVivaEngage posts,sitenewsletter,digital signage, emailscommunications, etc.- by generatingtimely, engaging content and creative materials that resonate with on-site colleagues
Support theresearch,drafting,andpublishing ofshort- andlong-formcontent, including articles, executive leadershipcommunications, videos, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, etc., by assisting with the coordination of inputs, development of draft materials, and independently refining content to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, simplicity of language,andstrongnews impact
Apply strong technicaland digitalskills to support andcontinuouslyimprove the site’sinformation channels, includingtheeffectiveand responsibleuse of AI tools
External Engagement
Support on-site programming and experiences for interns and rotational associates at Pearl Riverby assisting with the coordination of logistics and program materials and serving as an additional point of contact for day-to-day inquiries
Support the planning and coordination ofPearl River’sengagementwith local community partners by assisting the team with outreach planning and logistics for events and initiatives
Work with internal partners to ensure external engagement activities are well-planned, compliant, and aligned with site and organizational priorities
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
Bachelor’s degreewith 3 to 5 years of work experience
Strong interest in vaccines and public health
Experience workingcollaboratively with diverse teamsas well as working independently with minimal supervision
Strong project management and event management skills withdemonstratedattention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills,including experience communicating with colleagues at all levels of the organization, sharing knowledge, influencing best-practices, and coordinating workflows
Demonstratedresourcefulness with proven ability toanticipateneeds, prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple priorities with tight timelines, and take initiative
Possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, creativity, decisiveness, ability to work hard and well under pressure
Experience working withhighly sensitive, confidential material and information
Excellent keyboarding and proofreading skills
Proficiencyin MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,SharePoint, Teams,Engage,and Outlook
Proficiencyin CoPilot
Flexibility to work beyond normal work hours when needed
Know and model Pfizer Values and Pfizer Core Competencies
Nice-to-Have
Knowledge of Pfizer organization processes and procedures
Proficiencyin Geminiand/or other AI platforms
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
This role may require occasional work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Work Location Assignment:Hybrid, Work in your designated Pfizer office an average minimum of 2.5 days per week
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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