Pfizer

Manager - Validation

Pfizer  •  McPherson, KS (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

USE YOUR POWER FOR PURPOSE

Everything we do every day is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always oriented towards the customer. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

In this role, you will:

  • Provide leadership and oversight for equipment, facilities and aseptic validation activities across the full lifecycle, including planning, execution, maintenance, and continued verification.

  • Evaluate, review, and approve Validation Master Plans, protocols, and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

  • Maintain and govern the Site Validation Master Plan, ensuring alignment with production schedules, project timelines, and business priorities.

  • Lead and mentor validation professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Ensure validation strategies are science‑ and risk‑based, supporting efficient qualification while maintaining patient safety and product quality.

  • Partner with Engineering and Project teams to support new equipment, facility expansions, upgrades, and change control activities.

  • Provide subject matter expertise for investigations, deviations, and CAPAs related to equipment, facilities and processes.

  • Support regulatory inspections and audits, representing validation and ensuring a state of continuous inspection readiness.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate validation activities with change control, documentation, and quality systems.

  • Drive standardization, simplification, and optimization of validation processes in alignment with network and enterprise expectations.

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 as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevantexperience.

  • Strong People Management skills.

  • Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment could be obtained in Validation, Engineering, Quality, Technical Operations or Manufacturing.

  • Extensive experience in engaging with regulatory and third-party representatives.

  • Excellent organizational, presentation, meeting facilitation, project/time management, and technical writing skills.

  • Proficiency in developing validation strategies and master plans.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities within the department.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE (Preferred Requirements)

  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience.

  • A deep understanding and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and validation processes as they apply to pharmaceutical equipment, processes and facilities.

  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.

  • Proficiency in risk management and compliance strategies.

  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires routine sitting, standing, walking, listening and talking.

  • Acute mental and visual attention always.

  • Handle multiple projects while managing frequent interruptions.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires regular onsite attendance.

  • Must have the ability to work effectively under strict deadlines.

  • Must be able and willing to work beyond office hours which may include weekends and holidays.

  • Must be capable of supporting up to 10% travel (domestic and international).

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last Date to Apply for Job: April 15, 2026


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106 000,00 to $176 600,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15,0% 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.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
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