Pfizer has announced an exciting career opportunity for the position of Associate Manager – Quality Assurance at its Vizag facility. This role is ideal for experienced pharmaceutical professionals with expertise in sterile injectable technology transfer, quality assurance, validation activities, and regulatory compliance. Candidates with strong knowledge of cGMP and GxP requirements are encouraged to apply.
Job Overview
Position Name: Associate Manager – Quality Assurance
Company Name: Pfizer
Location: Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-Premise
Experience Required: 6–7 Years
Qualification: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / M.Sc
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and evaluating commercial drug batches for compliance with approved specifications.
- Supporting zero-defect technology transfer activities for new product introductions.
- Reviewing scale-up batches, pilot batches, bio batches, and exhibit batches.
- Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
- Reviewing and approving validation protocols and reports including process, cleaning, filter, and project validations.
- Reviewing Quality Risk Management (QRM) documentation.
- Reviewing technology transfer reports, optimization reports, analytical data sheets, and stability data.
- Reviewing analytical method transfer and method validation reports.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives through development of templates, trackers, and project tools.
- Reviewing and approving SOPs related to technology transfer activities.
- Supporting validation lifecycle management through protocol and report approvals.
- Reviewing production-related documentation and quality records.
- Approving investigations, deviations, and change control activities.
- Ensuring compliance with cGMP, GxP, Pfizer quality standards, and regulatory expectations.
- Providing quality oversight and supporting inspection readiness activities.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- B.Pharm, M.Pharm, or M.Sc qualification.
- 6 to 7 years of experience in sterile injectable technology transfer, quality assurance, or validation functions.
- Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Knowledge of GxP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Proactive approach to quality management and problem-solving.
Preferred Skills
- Technology Transfer Management
- Process Validation
- Cleaning Validation
- Change Control Management
- Quality Risk Management
- Investigation Handling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation Review and Approval
Salary and Benefits
Based on industry standards for candidates with 6–7 years of experience, the expected annual salary range is approximately:
₹12,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 per annum
Additional benefits may include:
- Health and medical insurance
- Performance-based incentives
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Career growth within a global pharmaceutical organization
- Exposure to international quality standards and regulatory practices
Why Join Pfizer?
Pfizer is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, known for innovation, quality, and patient-focused healthcare solutions. Working with Pfizer offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare products while building a rewarding career in a globally recognized organization.