Quality Control Manager

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

In this role, you will:

• Lead people, technology, and financial resources within the department.

• Actively share knowledge and identify potential improvements in processes or products, taking risks to develop innovative ideas.

• Solve moderately complex problems within your expertise and assist with issues outside the department.

• Oversee operational activities to support the department's short-term goals and manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, and ongoing assessment.

• Recognize the need for development in others, collaborate to create development plans, and foster teamwork and colleague development.

• Solicit input, explain complex concepts, and persuade others to adopt a point of view while effectively sharing your own perspective and rationale.

• Ensure alignment with all regulations and Pfizer Quality Standards, managing Direct reports.

• Provide oversight of the Microbiology product testing group responsible for routine testing of product or process samples for endotoxin and bioburden.

• Guide lab analysts on continuous improvement tools such as standard work and visual management, and review and approve documentation associated with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

• Collaborate with site functional areas and customers to support site goals, objectives, and timelines, maintain alignment with industry best practices, represent the area in meetings and audits, and set up departmental metrics to achieve 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

• Strong background in Quality Control

• Extensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliance requirements for Quality Control Laboratories

• Proficiency in a wide range of analytical techniques

• In-depth understanding of aseptic processing and monitoring procedures

• Strong reasoning abilities, including analytical and problem-solving skills

• Significant people management experience

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Knowledge in the application of statistical tools, root cause analysis, and/or six sigma methodologies

• Experience with environmental testing, utility monitoring, analytical testing, microbial identification, and sterility testing

• Expertise in Quality Control (QC) instruments and accuracy specifications

• Experience in setting requirements for the transfer of methodology from Research and Development (R&D)

• Ability to manage projects and ongoing work activities of moderate complexity

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to foster teamwork and colleague development

• 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

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires working in an office and laboratory environment, sitting, walking, and standing with some light lifting (less than 50 lbs.). 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

·         Responsible for managing colleagues that work other shifts and the operations of a 24/7 facility. This may require additional off shift work or work flexibility.

·         Job will require some travel for education or vendor meetings.

·         Work Location Assignment: On Premise

• Shift Schedule: 0800-1700

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. 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