Site Digital and Automation Lead — Sanford, NC at

About the Role

The Site Digital & Automation Lead serves as a strategic partner to the Site Leadership Team and a key figure within the PGS Network & Automation organization. This role is accountable for shaping, owning, and executing the site's integrated digital and automation portfolio, ensuring full alignment with site business priorities and network strategies. You will drive long-term value creation, investment prioritization, and portfolio governance across capital and expense initiatives.

In this position, you will lead and develop a team of digital and automation professionals, overseeing the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of critical systems. Your focus will be on driving operational efficiency while ensuring Quality/Safety compliance, cybersecurity, business continuity, and reliable system support. You will act as the primary advisor and contact for all digital and automation colleagues at the site, building strong relationships with PGS Enabling Teams and Digital Organizations.

Hiring Process

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. The last day to apply is May 29th, 2026.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

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. We comply with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Transparency & Legal

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws (Sunshine Act). If you are a licensed physician and incur recruiting expenses that we pay or reimburse, your name, address, and payment amounts may be reported to the government for public disclosure.

Work location

Work model: On-site

109, South Horner Boulevard, Sunset Terrace, Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina, 27330, United States

Sanford, North Carolina

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead and develop the site digital and automation team to ensure design, deployment, and lifecycle management of critical systems
check_circleOversee cybersecurity activities and ensure compliance with infrastructure and architecture standards
check_circleEnsure Quality and Safety compliance while maintaining audit-readiness for all digital and automation assets
check_circleDeliver dependable digital and automation support services and manage real-time system issues
check_circleOversee software and hardware lifecycle management and PANS support for automation systems
check_circleDeploy end-to-end data strategies and manage core system integration for seamless data flow
check_circleCollaborate with Site Leadership to align digital capabilities with site business priorities and network strategies
check_circleDevelop and own the site's 3–5 year digital and automation strategy to drive long-term value creation

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, business, or related technical field
verified8+ years' experience in information technology systems/infrastructure or process automation/process control systems
verified3–5 years in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma or similar preferred)
verifiedExperience with Lean/Operational Excellence
verifiedProject/program management (PMI, Agile, SDLC) and continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma)
verifiedIT infrastructure management (e.g., ITIL) and GMP regulatory requirements experience preferred
verifiedPermanent work authorization in the United States required
verifiedU.S. work visa sponsorship not available

Nice to Have

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma or similar). Experience with ITIL and GMP regulatory requirements.

Benefits & Perks

check_circle401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contributioncheck_circlePaid vacation, holiday, and personal dayscheck_circlePaid caregiver, parental, and medical leavecheck_circleHealth benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverageParticipation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a 20% bonus target

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Ai, Agile, Computer Science, Controls, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Digital, Electrical, GMP, Information Systems.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, business, or related technical field required.

Frequently asked questions about Site Digital & Automation Lead at Pfizer

What does a Site Digital & Automation Lead at Pfizer do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Site Digital & Automation Lead at Pfizer will lead and develop the site digital and automation team to ensure design, deployment, and lifecycle management of critical systems; oversee cybersecurity activities and ensure compliance with infrastructure and architecture standards; ensure quality and safety compliance while maintaining audit-readiness for all digital and automation assets; and deliver dependable digital and automation support services and manage real-time system issues.

What are the requirements for this Site Digital & Automation Lead role?expand_more

Pfizer is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, business, or related technical field; 8+ years' experience in information technology systems/infrastructure or process automation/process control systems; 3–5 years in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma or similar preferred); Experience with Lean/Operational Excellence; Project/program management (PMI, Agile, SDLC) and continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma); and IT infrastructure management (e.g., ITIL) and GMP regulatory requirements experience preferred.

Where is the Site Digital & Automation Lead role at Pfizer located?expand_more

Site Digital & Automation Lead at Pfizer is based in 109, South Horner Boulevard, Sunset Terrace, Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina, 27330, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Pfizer has listed this Site Digital & Automation Lead role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Site Digital & Automation Lead role?expand_more

Site Digital & Automation Lead at Pfizer typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

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Key skills for Site Digital & Automation Lead at Pfizer include Ai; Agile; Computer Science; Controls; Data Analysis; Data Strategy; Digital; and Electrical.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, business, or related technical field required.

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Site Digital & Automation Lead at Pfizer is part of the it job category on Recrutus.

Site Digital & Automation Lead