Pfizer

Quality Engineering Investigator (Secondment - 18 Months)

United States - Kansas - McPherson Full time

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Every day, everything we do is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our quality culture, which is both science and risk-based, is flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. Our dedication to quality and safety ensures that we consistently meet the needs of those we serve. By being part of our team, you play a crucial role in maintaining this high standard and making a difference in the lives of patients.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

  • Assist in investigating quality issues within manufacturing and quality laboratories, focusing on deviations, out-of-specification results, and atypical investigations.

  • Identify root causes and propose effective corrective action plans.

  • Ensure all reports comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.

  • Contribute to project tasks and milestones, organizing your work to meet deadlines.

  • Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.

  • Make decisions within limited options to resolve basic problems, under the supervisor's direction.

  • Work in a structured environment, using established procedures, and seek guidance from colleagues.

  • Have your work regularly reviewed for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy.

  • Collaborate with plant personnel and conduct formal investigation reports under managerial oversight.

  • Coordinate and oversee product disposition to meet business requirements and lead significant investigations as necessary, ensuring meticulous adherence to processes and achievement of objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.

  • Knowledge of various quality tools.

  • Working knowledge of Food and Drug Administration regulations.

  • Communication, teaching and coaching skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality management systems.

  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

  • Proficient with M1 and Yellow Belt certified.

  • PHP Certified.

  • Knowledge of various quality tools.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

  • Ability to lead and manage projects.

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience within Quality.

  • Supervisory experience.

  • Strong foundation in Quality.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • 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.

  
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to gown into Grade C/D environments as needed.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional off-shift support might be required to perform investigations/PHP.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: March 30, 2026

  • Eligible for Relocation Package – NO

  • Secondment 18 months

  • If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.

  • There will be no change to your current work location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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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