QC Manager, Microbiology

Pfizer Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. seeks a QC Microbiology leader in Massachusetts to oversee routine testing, investigations, and change management, ensuring product quality and regulatory readiness. You will drive continuous improvement, coach a team, and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing and Technical Services.

Experience in cGMP, audit readiness, and implementing new methodologies is required, with a focus on sustaining high performance in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP for Quality Control Laboratories.
• Experience leading teams and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of QC Microbiology team for routine testing.
• Lead and develop a team of QC Microbiology colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement and change management in the lab.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and audit support acrossQuality and Manufacturing functions.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

QC Instrumentation

Laboratory instrumentation

Statistical tools

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 flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. 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. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes through excellence in every aspect of our work.

What You Will Achieve

• Provide leadership and operational oversight of a team responsible for routine microbiological testing supporting the release of product and process samples, including compendial and non-compendial microbiological assays used to ensure product quality and process control.
• Lead and develop a team of QC Microbiology colleagues, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, continuous improvement, and colleague engagement.
• Establish team priorities and manage performance through goal setting, coaching, talent development, succession planning, effective deployment of resources, and ongoing assessment.
• Drive operational excellence through the application of continuous improvement principles, including standard work, visual management, process optimization, and effective problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with Pfizer Quality Standards, regulatory requirements, and current cGMP, maintaining an inspection-ready laboratory and supporting internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and other site functions to support production schedules, investigations, strategic initiatives, and business objectives.
• Monitor laboratory performance through the use of metrics and trend analysis, identifying opportunities to improve compliance, efficiency, capacity, and customer service.
• Lead change initiatives, implementation of new technologies, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that enhance microbiology testing capabilities and operational effectiveness.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP compliance requirements for Quality Control Laboratories
• Demonstrated experience in microbiological testing, laboratory operations, investigations, and change management activities supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality operations.
• In-depth understanding of aseptic processing, contamination control principles, and microbiological quality systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, projects, or laboratory operations.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, leadership, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage technical, quality, and business stakeholders.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Knowledge in the application of statistical tools, root cause analysis, and/or six sigma methodologies
• Experience supporting microbiological quality control testing programs and audit/regulatory inspections.
• Experience with QC laboratory instrumentation, method lifecycle management, and troubleshooting of microbiological testing systems.
• Experience supporting implementation of new methodologies, and technology transfer activities from R&D or other internal functions.
• Experience managing projects and cross-functional initiatives involving moderate complexity, multiple stakeholders, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated success developing high-performing teams through coaching, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, implement, and sustain operational improvements through the application of continuous improvement principles.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving, data analysis, communication, and productivity improvements. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and an understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal lifting, sitting, standing and walking requirements to facilitate support of staff in the office and on the floor (laboratory).

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Position is first shift Monday through Friday. Some off hour (night/weekend/holiday) support may be required.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: Oct 14, 2026.
• Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106,000.00 to $176,600.00.
• In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com).
• Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire.
• The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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