Qc Manager

Pfizer Singapore is recruiting permanent employees for manufacturing site expansion of PFIZER ASIA MANUFACTURING PTE LTD (PAMPL) in Singapore.

Why Patients Need You

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.

What You Will Achieve

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical role in design and development of manufacturing process to bring products from research to manufacturing. You will leverage your technical capabilities to understand the inherent problems related to transfer of technology from the research stage to manufacturing, in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments. You will conduct tests and measurements throughout the stages of production and troubleshoot production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.

As a Senior Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will make it easy to manage difficult issues and help in establishing consensus between teams.

It is your dedication and commitment that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the position, including scope of responsibility in 5-7 concise sentences (i.e. Global vs. Country/Region).

The incumbent is member of the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory team. Under the supervision of the Senior QC Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the operational aspects of all analytical testing within the QC Laboratory. Key accountabilities include:

- Lead, coach and develop the QC personnel (analysts, chemists and/or microbiologists) to ensuring that analytical testing (chemical, physical and/or microbiological) and data review is performed in a safe and reliable manner to support manufacturing operations across all shifts with adherence to site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure that the quality systems and practices in the laboratory comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS).
- Deploy and use Imex "way of working" for day to day operations, problem solving, escalation and continuous improvements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance, list the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the position. Indicate the technical skills required and/or preferred, where applicable. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop, review and/or approve working procedures for the laboratory.
- Review analytical test results (e.g. product and raw materials)
- Conduct, review or approve laboratory investigations and ensure all follow up actions are completed. Make decisions based on scientific and logical reasoning on behalf of the Senior QC manager when required.
- Supervise QC personnel in operational aspects of performing testing, e.g. troubleshooting laboratory equipment failure and laboratory investigation..
- Train fellow colleagues on written procedures pertaining to equipment operation, test methods and general laboratory operation.
- Conduct training to increase staff knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements, product chemistry and sophisticated laboratory equipment.
- Lead or participate in site teams/projects e.g. NPI, continuous improvement, safety-related initiatives.
- Supervise the team of analysts, chemists and/or microbiologists to ensure that DI and ALCOA principles are adhered to.
- Ensure a safe working environment for the laboratory. Lead initiatives to improve safety performance and colleague engagement. Perform investigation related to EHS (as needed).
- Work closely with QA, Production, Technical Services, Engineering and EHS personnel to support them in laboratory testing and trouble-shooting when required.
- Help to manage the budget of the laboratory expenses.
- Develop the skills and capabilities of QC analysts, chemists and/or microbiologists.
- Play an active and impactful role in Tier processes by updating performance against metrics, highlighting & resolving issues, with appropriate escalations. Develop courses of action and drive implementation of solutions.
- Uphold Pfizer's code of conduct and values.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams