Associate Manager - MQA Downstream
Pfizer · Visakhapatnam
- Experience6–8 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelsenior
- Posted11 Sept 2026
About Pfizer
Pfizer is hiring in Visakhapatnam in pharma biotech. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.
Skills
- cGMP
- pharmaceutical quality assurance
- electronic batch records
- equipment audit trails
- Microsoft Office
The role
A manufacturing quality assurance manager at a pharmaceutical company ensures cGMP compliance across terminal sterilization, visual inspection, and packaging operations, applying pharmaceutical quality assurance and Microsoft Office. The role also reviews electronic batch records and equipment audit trails.
Full job description
Role Summary
The MQ TS Downstream Associate Manager is responsible for primary contact of quality on the floor, particularly in the Terminal sterilization, Visual Inspection and Packing areas of production and monitor processes for compliance to cGMP standards.
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring operating state of cGMP compliance in Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection and Packaging operations.
Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with cGMP practices
Ensure manufacturing policies and procedures conform to Pfizer standards
Knowledge and hands on experience in reviewing eBR and assessing the impact of AMPs exceptions with technical support/inputs from Sr. Team leader.
Review of Batch reports, and Equipment audit trails.
Hands on Inspector qualification and defect kit management activities.
Preferred Education/ Qualification
B. Pharm, M. Pharm, MSc.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
6-8 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance / Quality Assurance / Production of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Strong facilitation skills combined with instructional systems design experienceExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective working partnerships across all levels of the organizationProven ability to lead complex projects to successful outcomesExcellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to manage and assess vendors who develop and conduct training programs for the manufacturing team
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Relevant pharmaceutical industry experienceKnowledge of current trends in training and organization development theoryExperience in developing, delivering, and assessing classroom, computer-based, and competency-based functional trainingStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong attention to detail and accuracyExperience 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
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