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Associate Manager - MQA Downstream

By Admin · Quality Assurance & Quality Control

VIZAG (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/13/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONPFIZERBiopharmaceutical / Healthcare
Pfizer

ROLE OVERVIEW

Lead manufacturing quality assurance activities across terminal sterilization, visual inspection and packaging operations, ensuring cGMP compliance and Pfizer quality standards on the production floor.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • •Ensure cGMP compliance across Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection and Packaging operations
  • •Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with cGMP practices
  • •Ensure manufacturing policies and procedures conform to Pfizer standards
  • •Review eBRs and assess the impact of AMP exceptions with technical support
  • •Review batch reports and equipment audit trails
  • •Perform inspector qualification and defect kit management activities
  • •Lead complex projects and maintain effective cross-functional working partnerships
  • •Manage and assess vendors supporting manufacturing training programs
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to manufacturing quality leadership; acts as the primary quality contact for designated downstream manufacturing areas and collaborates with production, technical support and training stakeholders

* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.Pharm, M.Pharm or MSc.
  • 6-8 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance or Production in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to manage and assess training-program vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • •Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
  • •Knowledge of training and organization development practices
  • •Experience developing, delivering and assessing classroom, computer-based and competency-based functional training
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • •Experience with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot and responsible AI practices

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

cGMP
Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
terminal sterilization
visual inspection
packaging
eBR review
batch report review
equipment audit trails
regulatory compliance
inspector qualification
defect kit management

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Standard corporate benefits and professional development opportunities; specific benefits are not stated in the posting.
The posting does not disclose compensation. Compensation for a 6-8 year pharmaceutical manufacturing QA role varies by experience, scope and location; no salary estimate is presented as fact.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and manufacturing medicines and vaccines for serious diseases.

TEAM SIZE: 80,000+ employees globally
INDUSTRY: Biopharmaceutical / Healthcare
Culture: Quality-focused manufacturing culture emphasizing cGMP compliance, collaboration, operational excellence, continuous improvement and responsible use of technology.

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Career progression may lead to senior QA leadership, manufacturing quality management, site quality leadership or broader pharmaceutical quality and compliance roles, depending on performance and organizational opportunities.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Highlight 6-8 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing QA/production experience; emphasize hands-on cGMP compliance and downstream manufacturing exposure; showcase eBR, batch record and audit-trail review experience; mention terminal sterilization, visual inspection and packaging knowledge; demonstrate project leadership and cross-functional communication; include relevant B.Pharm, M.Pharm or MSc credentials.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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