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Associate – Manufacturing Compliance

Pfizer
Pfizer
2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 19, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate – Manufacturing Compliance
Location: Vizag, India
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: Quality Assurance and Control
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Manufacturing or Quality Assurance (preferably sterile injectable operations)


Position Overview

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Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain Quality Risk Assessments (QRA) for equipment and operational processes.

  • Track mitigation plans, ensure timely closure of identified risks, and maintain compliance documentation.

  • Prepare, review, and approve Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and Master Packing Records (MPRs) for commercial, exhibit, scale-up, intended, and validation batches.

  • Ensure documentation accuracy and integrity in accordance with GDP and ALCOA requirements.

  • Initiate Change Control Forms (CCFs), coordinate impact assessments with cross-functional teams, and manage approval and closure processes.

  • Update procedures per approved CCFs and ensure timely upload into PLS.

  • Monitor, track, and follow up on CCF-related action items to ensure closure within defined timelines.

  • Prepare responses to audit observations and develop CAPAs in collaboration with subject matter experts, QA, and process owners.

  • Track CAPA implementation and support investigations to ensure timely resolution.

  • Review and approve SOPs, job aids, and SOJTs in PDOCS as primary or secondary owner.

  • Prepare, review, and execute protocols, user requirement specifications, and related compliance documents.

  • Manage classified area access for colleagues, vendors, and service providers.

  • Review and approve alarm reports, conductivity reports, NVPC trend reports, and Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) reports.

  • Verify NVPC monitoring activities and assess PQS, CAS, and compendial requirements.

  • Establish alert and action levels for Environmental Monitoring.

  • Prepare, review, and approve cross-contamination strategy documents and PCER documentation.

  • Deliver Instructor-Led Training (ILT) sessions to employees and service providers.

  • Participate in regulatory inspections and RQA audits, ensuring full compliance with applicable standards.

  • Maintain strong document management practices and ensure compliance during facility walkthroughs.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality Assurance within a sterile injectable manufacturing site.

  • Strong understanding of USFDA regulatory expectations and compliance standards.

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of sterile injectable manufacturing operations.

  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/cGMP), validation principles, and audit techniques.

  • Experience supporting audits and managing corrective action plans.

  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and understanding of drug product requirements.

  • Exposure to statistical tools and data-driven decision-making.


Work Model: On-Premise

The employer follows all applicable equal employment opportunity regulations.