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Wsr Quality Event Lead

3–4 years years
$112,700 – $187,800/year
10 Sept. 4, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, with relevant experience in inspections, audits, quality management, or compliance. Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Overview

  • Position: WSR Quality Event Lead

  • Location: Parsippany, New Jersey, USA (Hybrid work arrangement)

  • Employment Type: Full-time

  • Posted: Approximately 7 days ago

  • Job ID: 4940475
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Mission & Context

At Pfizer, delivering medicines faster—without compromising quality or integrity—is critical. This role is integral to ensuring Pharmacovigilance (PV) operations within the Watch, Share & Report (WSR) framework uphold rigorous quality standards. You’ll help navigate regulatory expectations while maintaining a forward-thinking, detail-oriented approach.
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Core Responsibilities

  • Quality Event Management: Lead or support handling of deviations within WSR’s QMS (Quality Management System) as outlined in QMS 01.

  • Event Assessment: Evaluate all quality events, triaging significant issues and ensuring they align with process protocols.

  • CAPA Coordination: Facilitate the assignment of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) tied to PV activities. Mentor business line quality leads on CAPA documentation and management.

  • Quality Assurance Checks: Conduct checks to confirm CAPA completeness and readiness for inspections.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the link between business process owners, business lines, quality teams, and governance groups to ensure accountability and effective delivery of CAPAs and commitments.

  • Regulatory Follow-through: Support closure of CAPAs and commitments stemming from audits or inspections.

  • QMS Monitoring: Develop and enable mechanisms to monitor QMS performance, focusing on CAPA effectiveness and proactive identification of quality trends.

  • Trend Analysis: Support processes to collate and track inspection-related commitments to enhance system quality oversight.

  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives to optimize the PV quality system, ensuring regulatory alignment.

  • Inspection Support: Provide support during audits and regulatory inspections.
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Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, with relevant experience in inspections, audits, quality management, or compliance.

  • 3–4 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, CAPA management, or within a Health Authority environment.

  • In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry’s PV and ICH compliance expectations.

  • Cross-cultural awareness to collaborate effectively in global environments.

  • Experience working with health authorities such as the FDA, EMA, or MHRA is highly desirable.
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Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):

  • Advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA) with 7+ years of experience, or a PhD/PharmD/JD with 4+ years relevant.

  • Proficiency in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

  • Strong background in continuous improvement techniques.

  • Excellent problem-solving, mentoring, and leadership skills.

  • Experience consulting on records management during drug development.

  • Proven capability to develop partnerships across regional, country, and functional leaders to drive efficiency.
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Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary Range: $112,700 – $187,800/year

  • Performance Bonus: Eligible for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan—15% of base salary

  • Long-Term Incentives: Share-based incentive program access

  • Benefits Highlights:

    • 401(k) with matching and additional Pfizer contributions

    • Paid vacation, holidays, personal days

    • Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

  • Relocation Assistance: Available based on business needs and eligibility
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Compliance & Legal Considerations

  • Sunshine Act Notice: As required, Pfizer reports certain payments or reimbursements to healthcare providers. Recruiting-related payments to licensed physicians may be reported under the Sunshine Act.

  • Equal Employment & Eligibility: Pfizer is an E-Verify employer and committed to equal opportunity. Candidates must hold permanent U.S. work authorization.

  • Accessibility: Support is available for applicants requiring accessibility accommodations during the application or interview process (contact: disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com).
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Summary Table

Category

Details

Position

WSR Quality Event Lead

Location & Work Model

Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

Core Function

PV Quality Event & CAPA Management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s + 3–4 yrs relevant PV/Quality/Regulatory experience

Preferable Expertise

Advanced degree, Lean/Six Sigma, inspection experience

Compensation

$112,700–$187,800 base; 15% bonus; equity incentives; robust benefits

Compliance Requirements

U.S. work authorization, adherence to regulatory reporting standards