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Group Manager – Quality Control

Pfizer
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Vizag
1 May 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs

Group Manager – Quality Control

Company: Pfizer
Location: Vizag, India
Job Type: Full-time
Work Mode: On-Premise
Experience Required: 10+ Years

Required Qualifications

  • B.Pharm / M.Pharm / M.Sc

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Quality Control teams

  • Oversee analytical testing for:

    • In-process samples

    • Finished products

    • Stability samples

    • Process validation batches

    • Market complaints

    • Retention samples

  • Review and approve QC investigations, reports, SOPs, and documentation

  • Manage equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle activities

  • Handle stability management and annual stability reports

  • Support audits, inspections, CAPA, deviations, and change controls

  • Ensure cGMP compliance, data integrity, and ALCOA+ standards

  • Support method transfer from R&D to QC

  • Drive continuous improvement, LEAN, and Six Sigma initiatives

  • Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D teams

Required Skills

  • Quality Control Laboratory Operations

  • Analytical Testing

  • Stability Management

  • Equipment Qualification & Calibration

  • cGMP Compliance

  • CAPA / Change Control / Deviations

  • Audit & Regulatory Inspection Handling

  • Data Integrity

  • QC Instrument Troubleshooting

  • Team Leadership & Performance Management

Preferred Skills

  • Statistical tools / Root Cause Analysis / Six Sigma

  • Environmental & Microbial Testing

  • Sterility Testing

  • Method Transfer Experience

  • AI tools (ChatGPT / Microsoft Copilot) knowledge

  • Strong communication & project management skills