Senior Scientist – QC Planner (Secondment 6-9 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

The position will support the Pfizer Sanford, NC Quality Operations department by performing Quality Control activities associated with planning, sample management, stability, and contract lab management.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

Key responsibilities are performing tasks associated with managing testing timelines; providing sample management and contract lab support; developing and deploying contemporized digital tools for reporting on Quality activities; data entry and review; maintaining compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Supports QC batch tracking and investigation flow to ensure product lead times are met.
• Forecasting for QC Labs expected Stability pulls and tests; ensure stability test completion on time.
• Develops and supports the implementation of effective digital tools to meet KPIs through real-time metric reporting.
• Sufficient depth of knowledge within their scientific discipline and previous area of experience.
• Good written and verbal communication techniques.
• Capability of solving complex mathematical and situation dependent problems.
• Understanding of own area of function and knowledge of other cross functional areas.
• Supports the sample management process for QC.
• Supports contract lab management activities (data entry, review, LTA, meetings etc).
• Acts safely and follows all EH&S safety requirements for site and QC laboratories.
• Individual should have knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Laboratory Information Management System.
• (LIMS), Microsoft Office™ applications specifically Word and Excel, analytical techniques, Lean Six Sigma concepts, and Lean Labs.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding and acting in accordance with Pfizer’s values and our OWNIT culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 9+ years of relevant experience; OR a master's degree with 7+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing, quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• A BS/BA Degree in Science/related field with experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred; however, other appropriate combinations of education and/or experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry are suitable.
• Understanding of laboratory practices and processes.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform complex data analysis.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: October 2, 2026
• Additional Location Information: NA
• Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
• Secondment 6-9 months
• If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
• There will be no change to your current work location.
• Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market.

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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