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Group Manager - Compliance & Investigations

Pfizer
Pfizer
10+ years
₹18 – ₹25 LPA
10 Aug. 10, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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

Group Manager – Compliance & Investigations

📍 Location: Vizag, India (On-site)
🕒 Experience: 10+ Years (Engineering Compliance, Investigations, Quality Systems)
💼 Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Quality & Compliance / Engineering
🏢 Company: Pfizer

Salary: ₹18 – ₹25 LPA (Estimated based on average managerial compliance salaries at Pfizer Visakhapatnam of around ₹21.4 LPA, with typical range from ₹17.4 to ₹42.2 LPA) 6Figr


About the Role:

Partnering with the Engineering Lead, the Group Manager – Compliance & Investigations ensures engineering operations at Pfizer Vizag comply with cGMP, cGEP, and regulatory standards. This role oversees internal audits, engineering quality metrics, compliance training via EAMS, and promotes a strong quality culture through coaching and cross-functional collaboration.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee adherence to quality systems, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Review and approve change controls, engineering procedures, and documentation.

  • Lead root-cause investigations, CAPA implementation, and closure of quality records.

  • Ensure audit readiness and timely response to observations.

  • Implement Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS) and monitor training completion.

  • Lead structured investigations into equipment failures using methodologies like 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, and FMEA.

  • Monitor deviation trends to identify systemic compliance risks.

  • Translate investigation findings into continuous improvement projects that enhance reliability and compliance.

  • Conduct audits, GEP/GDP/cGMP walkthroughs, and facilitate corrective actions.

  • Manage EAMS: define requirements, oversee user setup, planning, spare parts, upgrades, and vendor issues.

  • Monitor maintenance work order completion and mitigate compliance risks.

  • Prepare MIS reports and quality metrics; trend breakdowns and recommend corrective actions.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and quality.

  • Uphold Pfizer’s values of Courage, Equity, Excellence, and Joy, ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance.


Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Technical graduate with 10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly engineering compliance or quality.

  • Strong knowledge of audit processes, engineering systems, and compliance frameworks.

  • Proven leadership experience: performance management, coaching, and talent development.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Highly organized with strategic thinking ability and situational leadership skills.


What Pfizer Offers:

  • Competitive compensation and performance incentives aligned with Pfizer’s Pay for Performance philosophy Pfizer.

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.

  • Leadership development and growth opportunities within a global organization.

  • Inclusive, mission-driven work culture with impact on patient safety and product quality.