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Pfizer

Makes cancer drugs, vaccines and other medicines

Associate Manager Quality Control

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in chemistry or pharmacy and 8–10 years of experience in analytical method transfer or validation.
  • Qualification in multiple analytical techniques, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with Empower, gas chromatography (GC), ion chromatography (IC), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), potentiometry, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Karl Fischer, and pH meters.
  • Demonstrated technical skills in method validation and testing.
  • Ability to read and understand applicable compendial methods, Standard Operating Procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to conduct analytical method validation in accordance with ICH Q2 (R1/R2), USP, and EP standards, including protocol preparation, execution, approval of validation summaries, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to conduct test method gap assessments against USP, EP, BP, and JP requirements for New Product Introduction.
  • Ability to execute and document analytical method verification and method transfer activities.
  • Knowledge of ICH Q9 (Quality Risk Management) and ability to apply risk-based principles to identify, assess, control, communicate, and review quality risks throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Ability to handle out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results through a quality management system (QMS).
  • Ability to perform identification, assay, purity, and related analytical tests using validated methods.
  • Ability to monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs).
  • Ability to support process validation and troubleshooting activities and communicate analytical results promptly to Production and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure effective process control.
  • Ability to manage working standards in compliance with established procedures.
  • Ability to handle change control activities and ensure timely implementation and closure of related corrective and preventive action (CAPA) actions.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and their application standards, processes, and policies.
  • Proficiency with Quality Control instruments to meet accuracy specifications for sample management, retains management, interpretation, and evaluation.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform method transfers, validations, and verifications for complex analytical techniques.
  • Interpret and evaluate data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) impact, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ensure documentation and quality records comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices and are filed according to existing policies.
  • Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures, analytical methods, and related documents to keep them current.
  • Conduct analyses on finished products, raw materials, and components, including data entry, review, and approval in a computerized database.
  • Contribute to complex projects, manage time to meet targets, and develop plans for work activities within a team while exercising judgment under a supervisor's direction.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with laboratory work, particularly using analytical high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), ion chromatography (IC), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
  • A proven track record in leading continuous improvement projects.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical analysis.
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.

About the Company

Pfizer

Makes cancer drugs, vaccines and other medicines

Pfizer discovers, makes, and sells prescription medicines and vaccines for patients, doctors, and governments worldwide, with large businesses in vaccines, cancer, heart disease, and rare diseases. In 2020, its COVID-19 shot, developed with German partner BioNTech, became the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the United States. Its scientists find drug candidates and run clinical trials to prove they are safe and effective, and Pfizer then manufactures approved products in its own plants, earning most of its money from patented drugs before cheaper generic copies arrive. Pfizer was founded in 1849 as a chemicals business in Brooklyn and is based in New York City.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1849

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