Comparative Medicine Operation Manager

Pfizer

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cambridge, MA
Salary
$99,200–$165,400 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $132k
$86k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $130,770–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Pfizer

Pfizer Inc. is one of the world''s largest biopharmaceutical companies, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Pfizer currently has 27 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$176,600 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Comparative Medicine Operation Manager

As a Comparative Medicine Operation Manager within the Research and Development team, you will manage a vivarium to ensure flawless animal care and welfare while maintaining compliance with local regulations and AAALAC International guidelines. You will lead and develop animal care and technical staff, oversee specialized training programs, and coordinate occupational health and safety for those working with research animals. Your daily responsibilities include managing operating budgets, purchasing capital equipment, and implementing quality assurance programs to support various Research Units. The role requires a candidate who can navigate complex technical services while promoting the 3R’s in scientific projects. Required qualifications include a relevant degree, LATG certification, and supervisory experience. You will operate within a framework governed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act, Good Laboratory Practices, and Public Health Service Policy to support drug safety and efficacy research.

What you'll do

  • Manage vivarium operations to ensure flawless animal care and welfare in compliance with local regulations and AAALAC guidelines.
  • Supervise and develop the career growth of animal care and technical staff members.
  • Oversee occupational health and safety programs for all personnel interacting with research animals.
  • Act as the primary interface for the research community to provide specialized technical services.
  • Develop and implement quality assurance programs and manage operating budgets, capital equipment, and physical resources.
  • Collect performance metrics to ensure operational excellence and resource efficiency across sites.
  • Promote a culture of care by integrating the 3R’s into animal care and scientific projects.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a BS/BA with 5 to 7 years of experience, an MA/MBA/MS with 3 to 6 years of experience, or a PhD with less than 2 years of experience.
  • LATG certification is required.
  • Supervisory experience is required.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of technical skills and abilities.
  • CMAR certification is preferred.
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical setting is preferred.
  • Work authorization in the United States.

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