Sr. Team Leader

Pfizer; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a seasoned Team Lead for Quality Assurance and Control in India. You will evaluate sterile injectable batches for compliance, approve investigations, and lead teams to ensure GMP-aligned processes across manufacturing and packaging.

You will drive continuous improvement and manage CAPAs while coordinating audits and training across the unit. The role requires a strong background in GMPs, SOPs, and statistical methods, with 10–12 years of relevant experience and a proven

Qualifications

• M.Pharm, B.Pharm or MSc with 10–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality.
• Experience with sterile injectable manufacturing and quality systems.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, production processes, and statistical/inspection practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and statistical methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review clinical and commercial drug batches for adherence to specs and identify deviations.
• Approve investigations and change control activities to maintain GMP compliance.
• Lead teams and manage resources, sharing knowledge across the unit.
• Identify process or product improvements and oversee CAPAs.
• Ensure training systems are effective and personnel are audited.
• Coordinate quality functions to support production operations and approvals.

Skills

Sterile injectables

Advanced analytical skills

Leadership

Quality operations

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

SOP knowledge

Production processes

Statistical methods

Education

M.Pharma / B.Pharma / MSC

Tools

Empower

Microsoft Office

Job description

**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. 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. As a Team Lead, you will be at the forefront of improving patients' lives while working at Pfizer. **What You Will Achieve**In this role, you will:* Evaluate and review clinical and commercial drug batches to ensure adherence to specifications and identify deviations from standards in manufacturing and packaging processes.* Approve investigations and change control activities to maintain compliance with configuration management policies.* Lead people, technology, and financial resources, and share knowledge actively across the unit.* Identify potential improvements in processes or products.* Manage the performance of both direct and indirect reports, and provide input to senior management decisions.* Initiate and manage investigations, implementing corrective and preventative actions, and maintain and revise Document Control Standard Operating Procedures.* Oversee and audit systems for comprehensive training of area personnel, assigning audit records to auditors, and provide Quality Assurance review and final approval on Investigation CAPAs.* Ensure timely completion of investigations to support production operations, coordinate all quality functions through Pfizer Quality Systems, and supervise Aseptic Service Workers and documentation personnel. **Here Is What You Need** (Minimum Requirements)* M.Pharma / B.Pharma / MSC with 10-12 years of experience* Sterile injectable experience* Advanced analytical skills* Demonstrated leadership skills* Quality operations technical knowledge and strong people management experience* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal* Thorough understanding of GMPs, applicable SOPs, production processes, and statistical/inspection practices **Bonus Points If You Have** (Preferred Requirements)* Proficiency in using data analysis computer tools and conducting statistical analysis* Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System Empower and Microsoft Office programs* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically* Excellent organizational and time management skills* Strong collaboration and team-building 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 useWork Location Assignment: On PremisePfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.Quality Assurance and Control