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Manager, GMP Audits

Pfizer

Manager, GMP Audits

full-timePosted: Aug 28, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026China - Jiangsu - Wuxi

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION Identifying Position InformationPOSITION TITLE:(title reflected in Outlook and Pfizer Org Chart)Manager, GMP GDP AuditorREPORTS TO: (Manager’s Name)Director / Sr. Director, GMP GDP Audit Team Lead DATE COMPLETED/ REVIEWED8/11/2025DIVISION/BUSINESS LINE:Pfizer Global Supply & QualitySUB DIVISION: DEPARTMENT:Regulatory Quality AssuranceLOCATION(S): (indicate all possible locations)Primary: Global – Any Pfizer siteIs this a legacy Hospira position?☐ YesOther:RemoteAPPROVAL FROM SITE LEADERSHIP: (required for Cambridge Site) N/A ROLE DETAILS ROLE SUMMARY ROLE SUMMARYRegulatory Quality Assurance (RQA) is an independent Quality audit function accountable to identify risks and non-compliance associated with Pfizer’s GxP regulated operations. Within RQA, the GMP GDP Audit function is responsible for performing GMP /GDP audits of Pfizer facilities, contract manufacturers, suppliers and GMP/GDP service providers involved in the manufacturing, packaging, testing and distribution of APIs, clinical trial materials and commercial biopharmaceutical products worldwide. The RQA GMP GDP Audit function is accountable to ensure Pfizer manufacturing operations are compliant with all applicable global GMP/GDP regulations/standards and Pfizer Quality Standards. The RQA GMP GDP Audit function is required to understand GMP /GDP regulations worldwide and apply this expertise when performing audits, to provide assurance against regulator’s interpretation and expectations for compliance with cGMP/GDP requirements.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESIndependently 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 oversightLeverages responsible use of AI tools to support targeted audit preparation and executionMay engage with more complex audits including process audits or serve as a reviewer of low complexity, outsourced auditsSupports and executes on quality programs related to functional areas, specific vendor entities and/or assessmentsHas 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 standardsWorks with RQA colleagues on cross GxP audit plans as requiredAbility to manage multiple stakeholders to synthesize feedback and take action with support from ManagerundefinedQUALIFICATIONSundefined BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBS (or equivalent), preferably in pharmaceutical or natural sciences, or equivalentDemonstrates 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-upDemonstrates willingness to adopt new audit technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of digital audit workflows and methodologiesDemonstrates 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 operationsAbility to think critically to identify and assess areas of greatest risk and develop a strategic approach to audit based on compliance and business knowledgeUnderstands quality and auditing frameworks and applicationExhibits proficient organizational and project management skillsDemonstrates technical writing skillsAbility to identify trends within data and apply insights to make recommendationsActively identifies areas to assess for greater risk to support senior auditor positions in driving outcomesAbility to synthesize information and draw conclusionsSuggests new audit techniques and approaches, and operationalizes to improve the audit systemSpecializes in at least one conventional technology (e.g., API, solid oral dosages)undefinedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS5-7 years of experience (operational or auditing preferred)Exhibits working knowledge of data analytics and interpretation capabilitiesExpertise 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 environmentundefinedPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSPrimarily a field-based position which includes walking, observing (physically and electronically) and lifting to assess quality and compliance risks. NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSAbility to travel up to 40% of the time, including domestic and international traveling.OTHER INFORMATION OTHER INFORMATION N/A ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSProvide the primary groups or key role(s) that this role will have interaction with as a regular part of the role responsibilities. Include any external interactions as appropriate.Collaborate with colleagues across RQA and auditees from different functional lines within Pfizer and/or vendors RESOURCES MANAGEDFinancial AccountabilityIndicate the Average Budget or Revenue accountability, as applicable.N/ASupervisionIndicate the typical number of Colleagues managed; include direct & indirect reports and matrix responsibility. Note if direct reports are people managers or individual contributors. Indicate additional resources (i.e. contingent workers) managed, as applicable.No direct and/or indirect reports are managed by this position Work Location Assignment: RemotePfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers. Quality Assurance and Control

Locations

  • China - Jiangsu - Wuxi
  • China - Remote (Remote)

Skills Required

  • business conceptsintermediate
  • data analyticsintermediate
  • vendor audits plus 1+ technology areaintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • undefined (experience)
  • BS (or equivalent), preferably in pharmaceutical or natural sciences, or equivalent (experience)
  • 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) (experience)
  • Applies human oversight, professional judgment, and source verification when using AI tools to support audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up (experience)
  • Demonstrates willingness to adopt new audit technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of digital audit workflows and methodologies (experience)
  • Demonstrates willingness to adopt new audit technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of digital audit workflows and methodologies. (experience)
  • Demonstrates comprehensive working knowledge of business concepts and quality operations (experience)
  • 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 (experience)
  • Understands quality and auditing frameworks and application (experience)
  • Exhibits proficient organizational and project management skills (experience)
  • Demonstrates technical writing skills (experience)
  • Ability to identify trends within data and apply insights to make recommendations (experience)
  • Actively identifies areas to assess for greater risk to support senior auditor positions in driving outcomes (experience)
  • Ability to synthesize information and draw conclusions (experience)
  • Suggests new audit techniques and approaches, and operationalizes to improve the audit system (experience)
  • Specializes in at least one conventional technology (e.g., API, solid oral dosages) (experience)
  • undefinedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS5-7 years of experience (operational or auditing preferred)Exhibits working knowledge of data analytics and interpretation capabilitiesExpertise 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 environmentundefined (experience, 7 years)
  • Primarily a field-based position which includes walking, observing (physically and electronically) and lifting to assess quality and compliance risks. (experience)
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including domestic and international traveling. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • undefined

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