Quality Operations Services Manager

Biopharma Careers; Turkey; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Turkey is seeking a Quality Operations Services Manager to oversee end-to-end Quality Management and Commercial Quality services from the Istanbul delivery centre. You will lead CAPA, audit remediation, reporting, governance, and service transitions to scalable operations across regions.

You will drive continuous improvement, automation, data-driven decisions, and partner with Quality Leads, Process Owners, and Digital teams to expand capabilities and ensure compliance with Pfizer quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical quality, compliance or operations experience.
• Experience with Quality Events, investigations, CAPA management, audit remediation.
• Experience leading service delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong data, reporting, analytics for operational decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Quality Management and Commercial Quality services.
• Manage workload, service performance, priorities, risks and escalations.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with Pfizer quality standards, procedures and timelines.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for stakeholders and governance activities.
• Lead onboarding of new Commercial Quality services transitioning from external vendors into the Istanbul model.
• Establish scalable operational processes, governance and performance measures for new services.

Skills

Quality management

CAPA management

Audit remediation

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

eQMS

Job description

Role Summary

The Quality Operations Services Manager is responsible for the end-to-end oversight, delivery, continuous improvement, and expansion of Quality Management services and Commercial Quality operational services delivered through the Istanbul service center.

The role acts as the primary operational lead for Quality Event management, CAPA management, audit remediation, reporting & analytics services, operational governance, and service transitions. The position ensures compliant, efficient, and high-quality service delivery while driving operational excellence, process optimization, automation, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across Commercial Quality.

The role is accountable for onboarding new operational services into the Istanbul delivery model and building sustainable, scalable service capabilities that support Commercial Quality globally.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Operations Management

• Lead delivery of Quality Management and Commercial Quality operational services.
• Manage workload, service performance, priorities, risks, and escalations.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with Pfizer quality standards, procedures, and timelines.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for stakeholders and service governance activities.
• Lead onboarding of new Commercial Quality operational services transitioning from external vendors into the Istanbul service model.
• Establish scalable operational processes, service documentation, governance, and performance measures for newly onboarded services.

Quality Event, CAPA & Audit Management

• Oversee the operational support for Quality Events, investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA management, Effectiveness Checks, and closure activities.
• Lead operational coordination of audit response and remediation activities.
• Ensure compliance with procedural timelines, quality requirements, and documentation standards.
• Support complex investigations, audit observations, and escalations.
• Ensure effective use of eQMS and related quality systems.

Reporting, Analytics & Data Stewardship

• Own Commercial Quality operational reporting and analytics services.
• Create, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and data visualizations supporting CQ operations and leadership decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver actionable, data-driven insights.
• Maintain recurring and ad-hoc reporting processes utilizing data from Program Inventory (Pi), GCMA, eQMS, SharePoint, and other Commercial Quality systems.
• Drive continuous enhancement of reporting capabilities through automation, AI-enabled solutions, data integration, and visualization improvements.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, consistency, and governance of operational reporting assets.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive process standardization, simplification, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve service quality, scalability, compliance, and customer experience.
• Lead implementation of digital, reporting, and AI-enabled solutions supporting CQ operations.
• Establish and maintain process documentation, training materials, and knowledge management resources.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and guide internal and external resources delivering Quality Management and Commercial Quality services.
• Build strong partnerships with Commercial Quality Leads, Process Owners, Digital teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead service transitions, onboarding, knowledge transfer, and capability-building activities.
• Communicate service performance, operational risks, capacity needs, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality, compliance, operations, service delivery, or other regulated environments.
• Experience supporting Quality Events, investigations, CAPA management, audit remediation, quality oversight, or related quality processes.
• Experience managing operational services, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end process delivery.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements, standardization, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience using data, reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support operational decision-making and performance management.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across cross-functional teams and geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and service-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and lead through influence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Working Model

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye

Global role requiring regular interaction with stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones, including occasional flexibility to accommodate U.S.-based meetings.

Hybrid working model aligned with Pfizer workplace expectations.

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

School of Leaders

We, as Pfizer Turkey, make a difference with our visionary and pioneering approaches ranging from our concept of raising leaders through rotations, providing international career opportunities to creating a flexible, enjoyable work environment. There are no limits to what we can accomplish to touch lives here!

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

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