Associate Job at Pfizer | MPharm Graduates Apply Now
Pfizer is hiring an Associate MQA Downstream for its Vizag plant. This Associate Job is ideal for M.Pharm or M.Sc graduates with over 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance or Production. The successful candidate will act as the primary quality contact for Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection, and Packing, ensuring cGMP compliance through eBR reviews, equipment audit trail monitoring, and process start-up activities. If you are searching for an Associate Job opportunity, this Pfizer Job may be the right fit for you.
- Job Title: Associate MQA Downstream
- Location: India – Vizag
- Job Requisition ID: 4949895
About The Company
Pfizer is a global pharmaceutical titan where “Power for Purpose” isn’t just a slogan—it’s the daily grind. The Vizag site is a critical link in Pfizer’s global supply chain, known for its high-stakes manufacturing and commitment to science-based risk compliance. Here, the culture is a blend of rigid regulatory discipline and an innovative, “patient-first” mindset. Joining Pfizer means working in an environment that evolves as fast as the medicine it creates, ensuring that the “Vizag-ian” spirit of precision contributes directly to global healthcare outcomes. People interested in progressing their career via an Associate Job will find Pfizer’s vision inspiring.
Role Summary
The MQ TS Downstream Associate is responsible for primary contact of quality on the floor, particularly in the Terminal sterilization, Visual Inspection, and Packing areas of production, and monitors processes for compliance with cGMP standards. Those applying for the role are seeking an Associate Job with direct quality involvement.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring the operating state of cGMP compliance in Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection, and Packaging operations. Candidates will demonstrate initiative suitable for this kind of Associate Job.
- 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. Associate or Sr. Team Leader.
- Review of Batch reports and Equipment audit trails.
- Perform Acceptable Quality level sampling, Inspection in VIDT, and Batch record review and release.
- Perform batch start-up and end activities, viz. sensor challenge tests, recipe review, etc.
- Perform random process checks for Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection, and Packaging.
- Perform Daily walkthroughs and report observations to the Sr. Team Leader.
- Perform Equipment breakdown assessments w.r.t to Product Quality and patient safety with technical support/inputs from Sr. Associate or Sr. Team Leader.
- Review and assessment of equipment alarms and review of quarterly alarm trends.
- Report any non-compliance to the Sr. Associate or Sr. Team Leader.
- Should have troubleshooting abilities in the manufacturing area, which helps the organization to develop, implement, and achieve its mission, vision, and values.
- Identify gaps and participate in Process and Procedure Simplification, thereby reducing downtime and increase the Efficiency. Working in this Associate Job will empower you to be involved with process improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- M. Pharma / MSc with more than 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance / Quality Assurance / Production of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Anyone seeking an Associate Job must meet these education and experience requirements.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and quality administration systems.
- Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, both within one’s own team and interdepartmental teams.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
