Manager Microbial Control (Individual contributor)

Why Patients Need You
Every day, everything we do is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our quality culture, which is both science and risk-based, is flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. Our dedication to quality and safety ensures that we consistently meet the highest standards, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes through excellence in every aspect of our work.
What You Will Achieve
The Pfizer Sanford, NC site is a complex multi-product, multi-host biotech manufacturing site that manufactures clinical and commercial vaccine, gene therapy, and mAb products. This position will support the Pfizer Sanford Quality Operations department by performing Quality activities associated with Microbial Control of the Sanford facility.
It is your dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It

• Supporting investigations, reporting on microflora present in the facility, and developing and driving implementation of continuous improvement activities associated with contamination and environmental control. In addition, support for regulatory agency inspections will be required.
• Performing GMP tasks associated with maintaining compliant manufacturing areas and operations through sampling, analyzing, interpreting and trending results.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of microbiology and the impact of microbes in industrial processes
• Contribute to the development and execution of Microbial Control site strategy by providing technical support for complex projects to ensure compliance to the strategy as well as Pfizer Quality Standards and BOH requirements
• Drive implementation of site strategy initiatives and work collaboratively to enforce aseptic behaviors and techniques across site
• Provide technical expertise related to aseptic techniques, contamination control strategy, environmental monitoring program, and other areas related to the impact of microorganisms on site manufacturing processes
• Prepare reports and/or exercise administrative control in support of the site Microbial Control program
• Act as a designee for Microbial Control Lead
• Act as an Aseptic Behavior Program Coach (including conducting observations and ensuring adherence to aseptic behavior expectations
• Support media fill program strategy and airflow visualization review
• Initiate, develop, plan, and drive to completion continuous improvement projects
• Act safely, know, and follow all EH&S safety requirements for site
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize their work, track, and report status of assigned actions across multiple production areas
• Organize and provide clear written and/or oral presentations with minimal input.
• Ability to follow written procedures and learn from hands-on training
• Author SOPs, forms, protocols, investigations, and risk assessments (as a facilitator and/or team member)
• History of successful interactions with regulatory authorities
• You would primarily interact with Production, Quality Operations, and other Sanford site departments. Depending on specific assigned tasks/activities, the individual may also interact with other Pfizer PGS sites, Pfizer research and development groups, and contract laboratories.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as Associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a High school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with microbiology, aseptic practices, environmental and utilities monitoring and trending, and Quality Risk Management.
• Experience with the Mobile Data Acquisition application (MODA-EM), Global Quality Tracking System (TrackWise); Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Manufacturing, quality, or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects
• Knowledge in the application of statistical tools, root cause analysis, and/or six sigma methodologies

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires working in an office setting where sitting and computer usage would be typical.
• Ability to stand for at least 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for at least 2 to 3 hours at a time, and walk long distances.
• Ability to complete and maintain gowning qualification and work in classified environments.
• Communication skills in public speaking and presenting
• Ability to work in a team environment

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

• This role is standard day Monday through Friday office work shift; On-Call, Weekend, and Holiday hours may be required to meet business and/or customer needs.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to Apply: March 16th, 2025
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance: Yes
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96,300.00 to $160,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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