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The Role
Leads manufacturing quality assurance for terminal sterilization, visual inspection, and packaging operations. Ensures cGMP and Pfizer policy compliance, reviews electronic batch records, batch reports, equipment audit trails, and exception impacts, and manages inspection qualification and defect kits. The role also supports training programs, vendor management, complex projects, and cross-functional partnerships in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
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Role Summary
The MQ TS Downstream Associate Manager is responsible for primary contact of quality on the floor, particularly in the Terminal sterilization, Visual Inspection and Packing areas of production and monitor processes for compliance to cGMP standards.
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring operating state of cGMP compliance in Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection and Packaging operations.
Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with cGMP practices
Ensure manufacturing policies and procedures conform to Pfizer standards
Knowledge and hands on experience in reviewing eBR and assessing the impact of AMPs exceptions with technical support/inputs from Sr. Team leader.
Review of Batch reports, and Equipment audit trails.
Hands on Inspector qualification and defect kit management activities.
Preferred Education/ Qualification
B. Pharm, M. Pharm, MSc.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
6-8 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance / Quality Assurance / Production of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Manufacturing
The MQ TS Downstream Associate Manager is responsible for primary contact of quality on the floor, particularly in the Terminal sterilization, Visual Inspection and Packing areas of production and monitor processes for compliance to cGMP standards.
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring operating state of cGMP compliance in Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection and Packaging operations.
Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with cGMP practices
Ensure manufacturing policies and procedures conform to Pfizer standards
Knowledge and hands on experience in reviewing eBR and assessing the impact of AMPs exceptions with technical support/inputs from Sr. Team leader.
Review of Batch reports, and Equipment audit trails.
Hands on Inspector qualification and defect kit management activities.
Preferred Education/ Qualification
B. Pharm, M. Pharm, MSc.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
6-8 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance / Quality Assurance / Production of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- Strong facilitation skills combined with instructional systems design experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective working partnerships across all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to lead complex projects to successful outcomes
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage and assess vendors who develop and conduct training programs for the manufacturing team
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
- Knowledge of current trends in training and organization development theory
- Experience in developing, delivering, and assessing classroom, computer-based, and competency-based functional training
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Manufacturing
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, or Production within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Pharmacy, or Master of Science degree
- Strong facilitation skills and instructional systems design experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead complex projects to successful outcomes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage and assess vendors developing and conducting manufacturing training programs
- Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
- Knowledge of training and organizational development theory
- Experience developing, delivering, and assessing classroom, computer-based, and competency-based functional training
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, including responsible AI practices
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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.
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