Sr. Associate Quality Assurance-MQA
Pfizer
Use Your Power for Purpose
Every day, Pfizer’s unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
The Manufacturing Quality Operations Senior Associate provides Quality Assurance (QA) support to all modalities manufactured on site including clinical, commercial, and contract manufacturing operations providing QA Operations Floor oversight. The role ensures adherence to regulatory expectations, safety, and GxP (i.e., Current Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices). Duties include, but are not limited to, Aseptic Observations, batch record review, line clearance approvals, alarms evaluation, on the floor triage, and on the floor real time batch record review. The Senior Associate will work cross-functionally with manufacturing and support groups to investigate manufacturing events, and support site internal and external regulatory inspections. The role is based at the Pfizer Sanford, NC Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) site and provides on-call, after hours and weekend support to ensure no interruptions of 24/7 operations.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
BA/BS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering (preferred) with 2+ years of experience OR MBA/MS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering (preferred) with any years of relevant experience OR Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering (preferred) with 6+ years of experience OR High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience
Fundamental knowledge of the principles and concepts of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) used in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Knowledge of, and experience in a biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical cGMP environment
Knowledge of electronic systems including Trackwise, Documentum/PDOCs, SAP, gLIMS, Microsoft Office.
Good judgment and correct decision making based on company procedures/standards, technical experience, and industry guidance / regulatory requirements
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to work effectively within own team and interdepartmental teams
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Proactive approach to problem-solving
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Experience in quality administered systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation
Ability to mentor and review the work of other colleagues
Physical / Mental requirements
Requires ability to gown into the manufacturing areas and stand for several hours during execution of job duties.
Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements
Limited travel, no more than 5%, if required.
Other job details
Last day to apply: October 22nd, 2025
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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