Pfizer · 1 day ago
Senior Validation Engineer
Pfizer is a company dedicated to improving patients' lives through innovative solutions. In this role, you will lead complex validation projects, ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and support regulatory audits while collaborating with various functional groups.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead the completion of assigned complex projects, meet agreed targets and develop plans for work activities on projects within a team
Provide high level data analysis support for Quality Investigations or troubleshooting
Comprehensive understanding of {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} guidelines outlined in Code of Federal Regulations
Ensure compliance with latest Pfizer Standards for validation and qualification activities
Point contact SME for routine Quality systems, such as Change Control, Quality Agreement, Documentation, Submission authoring and Investigations
Author or approve protocols and final reports, perform on floor executions of validations
Coordinate and communicate all testing with affected functional groups and evaluate test results
Maintain Site Validation Master Plan. Support regulatory audits through the preparation and interaction with auditors in areas related to sterility assurance equipment, capex qualifications, computerized systems, process or cleaning validations as assigned
Provide expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to sterility assurance equipment, capex qualifications, computerized systems, process or cleaning validations as assigned
Assess potential impact of changes to qualified systems Identify and implement validation best practices to continuously improve the site validation program
Lead and Support product transfers/new product development, regulatory queries, cost improvement projects or Drug Product plant support for Validation
Ensure integration of validation schedule in production schedule for implementation of validation activities and conduct validation deviations, participate in deviation investigations to identify root causes and define corrective and/or preventative actions. Support the unit where needed to assure due dates and customer needs are met
Qualification
Required
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
Strong understanding of cGMPs, ISPE, Data Integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, industry good practices for IQ/OQ/PQ and Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to work independently with limited managerial oversight
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Lead the completion of assigned complex projects, meet agreed targets and develop plans for work activities on projects within a team
Provide high level data analysis support for Quality Investigations or troubleshooting
Comprehensive understanding of {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} guidelines outlined in Code of Federal Regulations
Ensure compliance with latest Pfizer Standards for validation and qualification activities
Point contact SME for routine Quality systems, such as Change Control, Quality Agreement, Documentation, Submission authoring and Investigations
Author or approve protocols and final reports, perform on floor executions of validations
Coordinate and communicate all testing with affected functional groups and evaluate test results
Maintain Site Validation Master Plan. Support regulatory audits through the preparation and interaction with auditors in areas related to sterility assurance equipment, capex qualifications, computerized systems, process or cleaning validations as assigned
Provide expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to sterility assurance equipment, capex qualifications, computerized systems, process or cleaning validations as assigned
Assess potential impact of changes to qualified systems Identify and implement validation best practices to continuously improve the site validation program
Lead and Support product transfers/new product development, regulatory queries, cost improvement projects or Drug Product plant support for Validation
Ensure integration of validation schedule in production schedule for implementation of validation activities and conduct validation deviations, participate in deviation investigations to identify root causes and define corrective and/or preventative actions. Support the unit where needed to assure due dates and customer needs are met
Requires routine sitting, standing, walking, listening and talking
Acute mental and visual attention at all times
Handle multiple projects while managing frequent interruptions
Requires moderate lifting or moving up to 25 pounds (lbs)
Requires regular onsite attendance
Must have the ability to work effectively under strict deadlines
Must be able and willing to work beyond office hours which may include weekends and holidays
Must be capable of supporting up to 10% travel (domestic and international)
Preferred
5+ years of direct validation experience in minimum one of the field of validations: Equipment qualifications, CSV, Aseptic validations, process or cleaning validations
Strong technical knowledge and experience with validation/qualification of pharmaceutical processes, equipment, utilities, facilities and/or computer systems as related to sterile products and medical devices
Exposure to multiple validation workstreams
Benefits
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
Funding
Current Stage
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$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
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