Pfizer Hiring Associate Manager – MQA Downstream in Vizag

Pfizer is recruiting experienced quality assurance professionals for the role of Associate Manager – Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA) Downstream at its Visakhapatnam (Vizag) facility. The position focuses on overseeing cGMP compliance across terminal sterilization, visual inspection, and packaging operations.

Position Details

Post Name: Associate Manager – MQA Downstream
Company: Pfizer
Job Location: Vizag (Visakhapatnam), Andhra Pradesh
Functional Area: Manufacturing Quality Assurance / Quality Assurance
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Key Responsibilities

cGMP & Compliance Oversight: Ensure operating compliance with cGMP guidelines, regulatory expectations, and Pfizer manufacturing policies across Terminal Sterilization, Visual Inspection, and Packaging lines.
Batch Records & Audit Trails: Review electronic Batch Records (eBR), batch reports, and equipment audit trails.
Process Exceptions: Assess the operational impact of AMPs exceptions with technical guidance from Senior Team Leaders.
Inspector Qualification: Lead hands-on inspector qualification programs and oversee defect kit management protocols.
Training & Capability Development: Facilitate competency-based training, instructional designs, and vendor management for specialized manufacturing programs.

Candidate Profile & Eligibility

Educational Qualification: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines.
Experience Required: 6 to 8 years of proven experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA), QA, or Production within a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Core Skills: Strong root-cause analysis, defect categorization, inspection qualification systems, project leadership, and interpersonal communication.
Digital & AI Competencies: Experience leveraging generative AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT) to enhance productivity, workflow documentation, and problem-solving is advantageous.