Job Summary
The Asset Quality Lead (AQL) is responsible for driving GCP Quality by maintaining ‘quality’ line-of sight for assigned clinical trial programs/protocols. With this focus, the AQL role brings deep knowledge of GCP quality and risk management principles to asset and study teams. In partnership with the cross functional study team and functional lines in Clinical Development & Operations, the AQL will ensure program and study level quality oversight, drive quality risk management and inspection readiness activities and will be instrumental in ensuring that asset and study level information is appropriately incorporated within the GCP QMS. The AQL is the point person to the cross functional study team and other relevant stakeholders for quality risk management, quality issues management and general GCP guidance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Asset-Level Quality Oversight
Study-Level Risk Management Plan Development and Oversight
Inspection Readiness, Preparation and Support
Business Development
Escalation, Communication, and Governance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A scientific or technical degree is preferred. In general, candidates for this job would have the following levels of experience:
BS: 10+ years or equivalent
MS/MBA: 7+ years or equivalent
Ability to build strong network/knowledge/relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Strong, advanced knowledge, experience and expertise in ICH GCP, clinical trial development, and operational GCP quality management disciplines such as, quality and compliance assessments, quality assurance, CAPA management, deviation management, root cause analysis, audit and regulatory inspection process, and/or inspection readiness.
Familiarity with the relevant key therapeutic area(s)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced clinical trials experience, especially operational processes and/or systems.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence, engage leaders and ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships across lines in a matrix organization
Experience of working on global initiatives or project teams.
Appreciation of diverse needs of different regulatory requirements of various sites and countries
Extensive knowledge of regulations in order to assess GCP situations and to coordinate resolution activities across partner lines
Extensive Quality related experience including working knowledge in areas of:
Spotfire and Excel skills/experience
Excellent knowledge of Pfizer SOPs and quality management processes
#LI-PFE
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $162,900.00 to $271,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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