Sr. Team Leader

Pfizer; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in Visakhapatnam is seeking an experienced Team Lead in Quality Assurance to drive GMP-compliant operations for sterile injectables. You will oversee investigations, CAPAs, training, and audits while guiding a team to ensure timely product release and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 10–12 years of QA/CMC experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment. On-site position with collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of pharma quality experience.
• Strong GMP knowledge and SOP/compliance expertise.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review clinical and commercial drug batches for specifications.
• Approve investigations and change controls to maintain compliance.
• Lead people, technology, and resources across the unit.
• Identify process or product improvements.
• Manage performance of direct and indirect reports; advise senior management.
• Oversee training and audits; assign audit records to auditors.
• Ensure investigations finish timely to support production operations.
• Supervise aseptic service workers and documentation staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

People management

Quality operations

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

SOP knowledge

Statistical/inspection practices

Education

M.Pharma/B.Pharma/MSC

Tools

LIMS

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 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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Quality Assurance and Control Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.