Process Validation Manager

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, everything we do every day is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our quality culture, rooted in science and risk-based compliance, is both flexible and innovative, always putting the customer first. Whether your role involves development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Provide process validation troubleshooting support for all equipment/unit operations and processes on site related to Sanford’s Vaccine or other products.
• Lead and/or participate in the planning, preparation and execution of process validations, including continued process verification, as well as supporting tech transfer activities and related projects. This includes generation of protocols and cleaning assessments, direct sampling of equipment, working with manufacturing to align sample schedules, understanding Delta V controls, and pulling data from LIMs.
• Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively while providing guidance.
• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.
• Operate independently in ambiguous situations, determining objectives of assignments and seeking directional review when necessary.
• Review your own work and potentially mentor others, exercising judgment and becoming a resource for colleagues.
• Guide operational teams in project management, resource forecasting, and identifying areas for improvement in products, processes, or services.
• Facilitate agreements between teams to achieve project goals and coordinate validation/qualification work, including plans, strategies, and risk assessments.
• Review and approve change controls, ensuring validation impact assessments and appropriate testing to maintain validated states.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Technical groups, and other site/network groups to meet business and compliance requirements.
• Think through issues and troubleshoot problems related to cleaning and processing, work with the investigations group to provide technical justifications, understanding changes to cleaning and process systems, and interact with regulatory authorities during audits.
• Provide technical support, participate in change control implementations, deliver validation training, and ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of validation principles and practices.
• Experience with FDA and EU regulatory requirements and guidelines for validation.
• Experience with technical transfers.
• Proficiency in project management and resource planning.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computerized systems and software applications.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Demonstrated process and/or cleaning validation experience in a biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical GMP environment.
• Additional experience in other areas of validation.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Position requirements are typical for an office-based work environment. There are no unusual physical or mental requirements for this position.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

Schedule is primarily day shift but may require off-shift work on occasions. The position may require working on the floor in manufacturing at times which will require a heightened safety awareness and aseptic gowning will be required.

Other Job Details

• Last Date to Apply for Job: July 28, 2025.
• Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES.
• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO.
• Relocation support available.
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise.
• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96,300.00 to $160,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share-based long-term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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