Pfizer

SOQ Senior Associate

Posted 7 Hours Ago

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3 Locations

Hybrid

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Supports pharmaceutical quality systems, audits, inspections, risk management, product release, deviation investigations, corrective actions, and GMP/GDP supplier oversight across Australia and New Zealand. Coordinates training, change management, quality monitoring, compliance activities, and improvement projects while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliant product supply and promote continuous improvement.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
Every day, Pfizer's unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Support implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) processes to ensure compliance with Pfizer and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate quality training, change management activities, and quality performance monitoring.
Participate in internal audits, self-inspections, and regulatory inspections, supporting inspection readiness activities.
Contribute to quality risk management and drive timely completion of quality improvement actions.
Support local product release and disposition activities in accordance with applicable licences and procedures.
Investigate product quality issues and deviations, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
Support qualification and ongoing oversight of GMP/GDP suppliers and service providers.
Assist in maintaining supplier compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Support customer screening and quality assurance processes within the supply network.
Contribute to the delivery of quality and business improvement projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support compliant product supply.
Promote a proactive quality culture and continuous improvement mindset.
Demonstrate accountability, initiative, and effective communication to achieve team objectives.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

A minimum Tertiary Education in Science, Pharmacy or related discipline
A minimum of 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a quality role
Demonstrated ability to influence, particularly with stakeholders and external parties
experience in Australian and New Zealand legislation, GMP, GDP and QMS
Technical writing and reporting; strong critical thinking skills
Ability to work effectively within own team and interdepartmental teams
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Proactive approach to problem-solving

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Experience in quality administered systems
Experience with electronic documentation control systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation
Ability to mentor and review the work of other colleagues
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: Hybrid
At Pfizer we care about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:

Paid parental leave
Access to Health & Wellness apps
Career Growth Experiences program
Recognition & rewards program
Paid volunteer days
Life Insurance Benefits
Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers
Access to flu vaccines & skin checks
Options to purchase additional leave
Salary packaging & novated lease options

*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.
Pfizer Australia and New Zealand's diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.
If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
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 .
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Skills Required

Tertiary education in Science, Pharmacy, or a related discipline
At least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in a quality role
Ability to influence stakeholders and external parties
Experience with Australian and New Zealand legislation, GMP, GDP, and QMS
Technical writing and reporting skills, with strong critical thinking
Ability to work effectively within own team and interdepartmental teams
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Proactive problem-solving approach
Experience with quality administration systems
Experience with electronic documentation control systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation
Ability to mentor and review colleagues' work
Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, with understanding of responsible AI practices

What the Team is Saying

Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Official materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support, plus fertility/family‑building and transgender‑inclusive coverage; eligible Pfizer medications are noted as available at no cost in U.S. plans. Wellness resources such as telehealth and preventative programs are also emphasized.
Retirement Support — Company documents highlight a 401(k) with matching contributions plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution beyond the match. Financial planning support and company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster long‑term security.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate pages and job postings describe paid vacation and holidays, caregiver leave, and paid parental leave for both parents. Materials also note that details can vary by role and location.

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.