Full-Time

Associate Manager

MQA

Updated on 8/23/2026

Pfizer

Pfizer

10,001+ employees

Biopharmaceutical company develops medicines and vaccines

No salary listed

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Quality Assurance (QA)
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Pharmacy, or Master of Science degree is required.
  • Six to eight years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, or Production within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is required.
  • Fundamental knowledge of terminal sterilization, visual inspection, and packaging processes is required.
  • Capability to handle regulatory inspections from agencies including the United States Food and Drug Administration, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, and the Therapeutic Goods Administration is required.
  • Ability to work effectively within the team and with interdepartmental teams is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving is required.
  • Effective communication with staff at different levels and the ability to build constructive, effective relationships are required.
  • Ability to make timely decisions based on available information is required.
  • Ability to identify individual development needs, create a development plan, and work toward its objectives is required.
  • Critical-thinking and compliance-oriented mindsets are required.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the operating state of current Good Manufacturing Practice compliance in terminal sterilization, visual inspection, and packaging operations.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice practices.
  • Ensure manufacturing policies and procedures conform to Pfizer standards.
  • Review electronic batch records and assess the impact of AMPS exceptions with technical support and input from the Senior Team Leader.
  • Review batch reports and equipment audit trails.
  • Perform Acceptable Quality Level sampling and inspection, and record the results in batch records for all products.
  • Perform batch start-up and end activities, including sensor challenge tests and recipe reviews.
  • Perform random process checks for terminal sterilization, visual inspection, and packaging.
  • Perform daily walkthroughs and report observations to the Senior Team Leader.
  • Assess equipment breakdowns with respect to product quality and patient safety with technical support and input from the Senior Team Leader.
  • Review equipment alarms and quarterly alarm trends.
  • Troubleshoot issues in the manufacturing area.
  • Identify gaps and participate in process and procedure simplification to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
  • Review and validate AMPS recipes.
  • Handle regulatory, corporate, and internal auditors and inspectors.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with quality-administered systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation.
  • Ability to mentor colleagues and review their work.
  • Experience using common artificial intelligence tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem-solving and enhance productivity.
  • Curiosity about how artificial intelligence tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible artificial intelligence practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells medicines and vaccines for a range of health needs, including vaccines, oncology, and other specialized therapies. Its products work by using biological mechanisms to prevent or treat diseases—vaccines train the immune system to fight infections, while medicines target cancer and other conditions. Pfizer differentiates itself through its large worldwide footprint, broad portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas, and partnerships (notably with BioNTech) that expanded its reach in vaccines and cutting-edge therapies. The company also engages in public health initiatives, such as efforts to provide vaccines to underserved populations. Pfizer’s broad goal is to improve global health by delivering safe and effective medicines and vaccines through research, development, and wide international distribution.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1849

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What believers are saying

  • Pfizer raised 2026 revenue guidance to $60.5-$62.5 billion on August 4, 2026.
  • Ex-COVID revenue grew 5% in Q2 2026, driven by Eliquis and Padcev.
  • FDA priority review for Talzenna-Xtandi targets a Q4 2026 approval decision.

What critics are saying

  • Eliquis loses U.S. exclusivity in 2028, threatening Pfizer’s biggest 2026 revenue engine.
  • Paxlovid fell 95% and Comirnaty dropped 34% in Pfizer’s second quarter 2026.
  • If Eliquis replacement and pipeline launches fail, Pfizer becomes a slow-decline cash distributor.

What makes Pfizer unique

  • Pfizer pairs Eliquis scale with oncology assets like Padcev and Talzenna in 2026.
  • Prevnar 20 won Québec public funding in May 2026, deepening vaccine franchise access.
  • Pfizer and Valneva’s Lyme vaccine moved into EMA review on August 14, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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