[Pfizer] Manager, GMP GDP Auditor

• Independently plans/leads more complex audits of material suppliers, service providers and Pfizer Country Offices, participates in audits of low complexity commercial/clinical manufacturing sites and contracts manufacturers, performs initial and routine audits, and manages/leads with minimum oversight
• Leverages responsible use of  AI tools to support targeted audit preparation and execution
• May engage with more complex audits including process audits or serve as a reviewer of low complexity, outsourced audits
• Supports and executes on quality programs related to functional areas, specific vendor entities and/or assessments
• Has GMP working knowledge and is called upon to resolve issues based on knowledge of relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), GMP GDP regulations/standards, as well as local regulations and standards
• Works with RQA colleagues on cross GxP audit plans as required
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders to synthesize feedback and take action with support from Manager

• BS (or equivalent), preferably in pharmaceutical or natural sciences, or equivalent
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding of global regulations (e.g., FDA, ICH, PIC’s, EMA, HC, ANVISA, TGA) and international standards (e.g., ISO, WHO)
• Applies human oversight, professional judgment, and source verification when using AI tools to support audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up
• Demonstrates willingness to adopt new audit technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of digital audit workflows and methodologies
• Demonstrates willingness to adopt new audit technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of digital audit workflows and methodologies.
• Demonstrates comprehensive working knowledge of business concepts and quality operations
• Ability to think critically to identify and assess areas of greatest risk and develop a strategic approach to audit based on compliance and business knowledge
• Understands quality and auditing frameworks and application
• Exhibits proficient organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrates technical writing skills
• Ability to identify trends within data and apply insights to make recommendations
• Actively identifies areas to assess for greater risk to support senior auditor positions in driving outcomes
• Ability to synthesize information and draw conclusions
• Suggests new audit techniques and approaches, and operationalizes to improve the audit system
• Specializes in at least one conventional technology (e.g., API, solid oral dosages)

• 5-7 years of experience (operational or auditing preferred)
• Exhibits working knowledge of data analytics and interpretation capabilities
• Expertise in vendor audits plus 1+ technology area (MDCP, sterile biologics, small molecules, GDP’s)
• Ability to function autonomously in a matrix model and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate in both Japanese and English language to a high standard.

• Primarily a field-based position which includes walking, observing (physically and electronically) to assess quality and compliance risks.

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including domestic and international traveling.

Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based

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Quality Assurance and Control