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QA Manager, Environmental Control and Aseptic Compliance

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Sanford, North Carolina, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 12, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
ROLE SUMMARY
This role will be the Manager QA, Environmental Control and Aseptic Compliance in Sanford, NC.
This Individual Contributor position will support the Microbial Control group and will be responsible for Environmental Control and Aseptic Compliance activities associated with the manufacturing operations in Sanford Vaccines and Gene Therapy programs. Major responsibilities will include design and execution of the contamination control strategy, media fill program strategy, airflow visualization support and review, aseptic behavior program and training support.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will also be responsible for the following: PQS Adherence Oversight, understanding/applying emerging regulatory expectations, drafting responses for corporate/external inspections (e.g. MSQA, BOH inspections), planning and executing highly complex projects, conducting continuous improvement activities, interfacing with and representing the Sanford site in cross-departmental/cross-site/cross-network/cross-organization meetings/summits, and providing aseptic practice guidance/coaching.
Additional key responsibilities will be Quality Assurance approver of SOPs, protocols, investigations, risk assessments (facilitator and/or team member), etc. ensuring compliance with all current site, corporate and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for knowing, understanding and acting in accordance with Pfizer's values
System owner for the Pfizer Sanford Aseptic Behavior program (including scheduling, conducting observations, ensuring adherence to aseptic behavior expectations, metrics creation and tracking/reporting status; developing and driving continuous improvement).
System owner for the Pfizer Sanford Media Fill Program; validation master planning; defining worst-case conditions; intervention risk assessments.
System owner for the Pfizer Sanford Disinfectant Efficacy program; defining worst-case conditions, disinfectant selection, organism and surface evaluations
Providing regulatory surveillance for emerging regulatory requirements and providing oversight to ensure the area remains in compliance with site procedures, global regulatory agency requirements and Pfizer Quality Standards.
Facilitates/completes PQS assessments and leads gap remediations as needed.
Facilitates compliance gap assessments (RONA) and leads gap remediations as needed.
Coordinates and provides any Aseptic Behavior data for the Site Quality Review Team (SQRT) meetings.
Responsible for Aseptic Behavior/Practices education (defines training requirements, metrics, tracks and reports site status); provides guidance/coaching; curriculum development.
Assessing existing situations and suggesting improvements in the Quality Systems to increase compliance throughout the facility/laboratory. Plans and leads highly complex projects to ensure their timely completion.
Interfaces with other parts of the organization such as Global Compliance Division, Global Quality Operations groups, Regulatory Affairs, and Pfizer Research and development groups.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years minimum of manufacturing, quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a BS/BA Degree in Science/related field is required, OR
- 5 years minimum of manufacturing, quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a MS Degree in Science/related field is required, OR
- Ph. D in Science/related field is required, prior manufacturing, quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for 1 hour at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time. Require working in an office setting where sitting and computer usage would be typical.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Limited travel for the position; no more than 15% traveling.
Other Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: 6/8/2021
- Eligible for Relocation Package
- Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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