The QA Specialist will support compliance with Pfizer standards, manage vendor oversight, ensure inspection readiness, and conduct audits.
Career Progression Program (CCP) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals
We are pleased to announce the Career Progression Program (CCP) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals, a distinguished talent development initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of skilled professionals for Singapore's biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Program Overview:
This comprehensive program is meticulously designed to provide participants with the requisite skills and experience to meet the anticipated hiring demand within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
We invite eligible candidates to apply for this exceptional opportunity to advance their careers with one of the industry's leading organizations.
Use Your Power for Purpose
The Tuas, Singapore active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing site is a key strategic manufacturing part of the PGS Network. Many of the Pfizer's important new innovative medicines are being transferred to the Site to support the overall growth and breakthrough strategy.
Whether you are managing projects, or liaising with others, your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives
POSITION SUMMARY
The incumbent is a member of the Quality Assurance team. Under the supervision of the Senior Compliance Manager, the
incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Drive quality culture and promote GMP compliant behaviours at the site.
- Ensure site compliance to Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS)/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions and ICH guidelines.
- Provide quality oversight to vendor management to ensure production materials used meet Pfizer Quality Standards
(PQS)/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions.
- Work with GCMC to file products and address regulatory queries in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure site inspection readiness and responsible for management of logistics for internal and external GMP
inspections.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to improve quality systems.
- Contribute to achieve our vision of being best in class manufacturing site, producing highest quality products in the
safest way.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and approve GMP documentation to ensure their compliance with PQS/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions.
- Qualify and manage vendors according to PQS/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions and maintain accurate records of vendor status.
- Review Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR)/quality related issues from vendors and recommend improvement actions to mitigate compliance risks. Ensure vendors and materials are qualified as required to support production schedule.
- Conduct internal audits to ensure internal controls are effective. Conduct external audits to ensure adequate oversight to vendors and collaborate with vendor to reduce material quality issues.
- Manage logistics for internal and external GMP inspections, including site communications and training.
- Maintain inspection readiness and support inspections from regulatory agencies and customers. Actively participate in GMP walk downs to ensure site operation and facility maintained in inspection ready state and adhere to site procedures and PQS/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions.
- Facilitate and prepare regulatory submissions and attend to regulatory queries in a timely manner.
- Ensure gap analysis of site procedures against PQS is performed by relevant SMEs in a timely manner meeting requirements for rollout of new / updated PQS / Policy Memos.
- Participate in gap analysis of site procedures against PQS and propose required actions to address identified gaps and mitigate risks.
- Maintain current quality tracking systems and quality metrics to proactively identify trends and atypical observations.
- Support preparation and/or coordination of site monthly and adhoc Quality Management Review (QMR) meetings.
- Uphold Pfizer's code of conduct and values.
- Play an active and impactful role in Tier processes by updating performance against metrics, highlighting & resolving issues, with appropriate escalations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive flawless execution.
- Actively participate in Safety initiatives, and perform investigation related to EHS (asneeded).
JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrate ability to act independently to resolve issues, with appropriate escalations (as required).
- Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a team.
- Possess a can-do / pride to succeed attitude.
- Embrace the use of digital technology to scale and speed up every form of interaction and action.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The incumbent will interact with all site departments for GMP related operations and activities e.g. Manufacturing Operations Process Teams, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Engineering, New Production Introduction and Technical Services teams as well as above site teams (e.g. PQS SMEs). For vendor management, inspection / regulatory related issues, this position will interact with quality or regulatory representatives from drug product sites, corporate groups or Global Chemistry Manufacturing & Compliance (GCMC) teams and material / GMP service vendors.
EDUCATION
Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other Science related discipline
EXPERIENCE
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Support Services
We are pleased to announce the Career Progression Program (CCP) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals, a distinguished talent development initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of skilled professionals for Singapore's biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Program Overview:
- Program Type: Fresh/Mid-Career Change
- Duration:15 months
- Attachment:Local attachment to Pfizer Inc.
- Eligibility:
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Have no prior working experience in the biopharmaceutical sector
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
- Mid-Career Candidate: Graduated for at least 2 years prior to point of application
- Training Allowances: CPF exempted
This comprehensive program is meticulously designed to provide participants with the requisite skills and experience to meet the anticipated hiring demand within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
We invite eligible candidates to apply for this exceptional opportunity to advance their careers with one of the industry's leading organizations.
Use Your Power for Purpose
The Tuas, Singapore active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing site is a key strategic manufacturing part of the PGS Network. Many of the Pfizer's important new innovative medicines are being transferred to the Site to support the overall growth and breakthrough strategy.
Whether you are managing projects, or liaising with others, your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives
POSITION SUMMARY
The incumbent is a member of the Quality Assurance team. Under the supervision of the Senior Compliance Manager, the
incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Drive quality culture and promote GMP compliant behaviours at the site.
- Ensure site compliance to Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS)/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions and ICH guidelines.
- Provide quality oversight to vendor management to ensure production materials used meet Pfizer Quality Standards
(PQS)/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions.
- Work with GCMC to file products and address regulatory queries in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure site inspection readiness and responsible for management of logistics for internal and external GMP
inspections.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to improve quality systems.
- Contribute to achieve our vision of being best in class manufacturing site, producing highest quality products in the
safest way.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and approve GMP documentation to ensure their compliance with PQS/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions.
- Qualify and manage vendors according to PQS/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions and maintain accurate records of vendor status.
- Review Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR)/quality related issues from vendors and recommend improvement actions to mitigate compliance risks. Ensure vendors and materials are qualified as required to support production schedule.
- Conduct internal audits to ensure internal controls are effective. Conduct external audits to ensure adequate oversight to vendors and collaborate with vendor to reduce material quality issues.
- Manage logistics for internal and external GMP inspections, including site communications and training.
- Maintain inspection readiness and support inspections from regulatory agencies and customers. Actively participate in GMP walk downs to ensure site operation and facility maintained in inspection ready state and adhere to site procedures and PQS/Global Policies/Global SOPs/Global Work Instructions.
- Facilitate and prepare regulatory submissions and attend to regulatory queries in a timely manner.
- Ensure gap analysis of site procedures against PQS is performed by relevant SMEs in a timely manner meeting requirements for rollout of new / updated PQS / Policy Memos.
- Participate in gap analysis of site procedures against PQS and propose required actions to address identified gaps and mitigate risks.
- Maintain current quality tracking systems and quality metrics to proactively identify trends and atypical observations.
- Support preparation and/or coordination of site monthly and adhoc Quality Management Review (QMR) meetings.
- Uphold Pfizer's code of conduct and values.
- Play an active and impactful role in Tier processes by updating performance against metrics, highlighting & resolving issues, with appropriate escalations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive flawless execution.
- Actively participate in Safety initiatives, and perform investigation related to EHS (asneeded).
JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrate ability to act independently to resolve issues, with appropriate escalations (as required).
- Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a team.
- Possess a can-do / pride to succeed attitude.
- Embrace the use of digital technology to scale and speed up every form of interaction and action.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The incumbent will interact with all site departments for GMP related operations and activities e.g. Manufacturing Operations Process Teams, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Engineering, New Production Introduction and Technical Services teams as well as above site teams (e.g. PQS SMEs). For vendor management, inspection / regulatory related issues, this position will interact with quality or regulatory representatives from drug product sites, corporate groups or Global Chemistry Manufacturing & Compliance (GCMC) teams and material / GMP service vendors.
EDUCATION
Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other Science related discipline
EXPERIENCE
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Support Services
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