Associate Manager-Investigation

PFIZER INC; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. in Visakhapatnam, India, is seeking a quality assurance professional to investigate manufacturing and quality laboratory issues.

You will examine deviations and atypical investigations, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions while ensuring reports meet regulatory requirements. The role requires an MBA/MS or equivalent with 6+ years of pharma experience, strong problem-solving, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• MBA/MS or associate's degree with at least 6 years of experience or high school diploma with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong background and knowledge in manufacturing, compliance, and technology investigations, processes, and systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate with superior skills in managing Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues within manufacturing and quality laboratories.
• Examine deviations, out-of-specification results, and atypical investigations.
• Identify root causes and suggest effective corrective action plans.
• Ensure all reports comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing your own time to meet targets.
• Develop plans for short-term work activities within a collaborative team environment.
• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to work within the Work Team.
• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems in standard situations.
• Work under supervision, following established procedures and general instructions.
• Periodically review work, and may review the work of other colleagues in a mentor role.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MBA/MS

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose

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 designed to be flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented. Whether your role involves development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution is crucial and will have a direct impact on patients.

What You Will Achieve

• Investigate quality issues within manufacturing and quality laboratories
• Examine deviations, out-of-specification results, and atypical investigations
• Identify root causes and suggest effective corrective action plans
• Ensure all reports comply with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing your own time to meet targets
• Develop plans for short-term work activities within a collaborative team environment
• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to work within the Work Team
• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems in standard situations
• Work under supervision, following established procedures and general instructions
• Periodically review work, and may review the work of other colleagues in a mentor role

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• MBA/MS or associate's degree with at least 6 years of experience or high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 8 years of relevant experience
• Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong background and knowledge in manufacturing, compliance, and technology investigations, processes, and systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate with superior skills in managing Excel spreadsheets

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Master's degree
• Experience with investigations, including conducting and writing investigations using methodology
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action plans
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to mentor and guide junior colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment
• 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

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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