Pfizer

Manager QA Validation

United States - Massachusetts - Andover Full time

Use Your Power for Purpose

Everything we do every day is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the customer first. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution is crucial and 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.

What You Will Achieve

The QA Manager is part of the Pfizer Biotherapeutics Quality team based at the Pfizer Andover, MA site. This role is responsible for providing quality assurance support to GMP facilities and equipment for our Pharmaceutical Sciences clinical manufacturing and testing operations.

Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Provide quality oversight for the Pharmaceutical Sciences validation program at Andover, MA site including facility utilities, manufacturing, laboratory, and computer systems.

  • Review/Approve documentation pertaining to equipment and computer system validation lifecycles, inclusive of maintenance, calibration, vendor assessment, data integrity assessments, requalification, decommissioning, etc..

  • Additionally, support internal and external audits and inspection readiness activities as required.

  • The QA Manager will also be responsible for reviewing/approving standard operating procedures, change controls, investigations, and commitments.

  • Additional responsibilities may include document review and material release in support of clinical manufacturing operations.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Drive strategy and planning for QAV activities across the network ensuring alignment and compliance.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives locally or global project teams when required.

  • Evaluate operations and/or procedures for compliance with regulations, and Pfizer standards.

  • Ensure continuous inspection readiness.

  • Manage quality issues and CAPAs, making complex decisions when needed.

  • Participate in cGMP audits and support regulatory or corporate inspections.

  • Manage quality aspects of equipment and computer systems lifecycle from onboarding to decommissioning.

  • Communicate and influence across site and department boundaries for compliant adherence.

  • Network internally to maintain effective business relationships with colleagues.

  • Make quality decisions to resolve issues when choosing between multiple options. Able to recognize when an issue is beyond their sphere of influence and escalates immediately.

  • Prioritize competing tasks effectively to manage responsibilities efficiently.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  •  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 

  • Demonstrated expertise in authoring, reviewing, and developing procedures or training materials

  • Experience in fostering a quality culture within an organization

  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Error reduction (PHP) tools

  • Experience in providing ongoing education on Quality to relevant functional groups

  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such 
    as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance 

  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work on teams in a general office environment involving the use of computers.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: April 2, 2026.

Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES

Eligible for Relocation Package: NO


Work Location Assignment: On Premise


Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99 200,00 to $165 400,00. 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.

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.

Sunshine Act

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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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