Associate Manger (Microbiology)

Use Your Power for Purpose Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. By being part of our team, you help uphold a quality culture that adapts and evolves to meet the needs of patients, ensuring that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Create, review, and approve test method transfer and validation protocols, reports, and equipment qualification records. Maintain compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Quality Control and Stability laboratories. Support media preparation, Bio ball culture handling, and conduct microbiology-related investigations. Perform testing on various samples, manage Laboratory Information Management System builds, and review laboratory data. Serve on cross-functional teams, conduct safety inspections, participate in investigations, recommend corrective actions, and train junior colleagues. Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) M.Sc Microbiology with 8+ years of experience Strong technical skills in method validation and testing Experience in microbiological testing of water, bulk, Sterility, BET and Assay. Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance operations Detail-oriented with robust knowledge of quality systems Familiarity with Investigations, CAPA, Change management. Effective written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) Relevant pharmaceutical experience Strong understanding of computer system hardware, infrastructure, and networks Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines Strong problem-solving abilities Effective time management and organizational skills Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues 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 Work Location Assignment: On Premise Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. 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