Associate Manager - Process Engineer

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · Vizag, India

Pfizer is seeking an Associate Manager for Process Engineering in Vizag, India. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes and facilities, adhering to cGMP, regulatory, and safety standards. Key responsibilities include process automation, technology transfer, CIP/SIP design, equipment and facility engineering, continuous improvement, new facility design, CQV activities, and DCS & Automation recipe development. The ideal candidate will have a B.Tech/M.Tech with at least 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including greenfield/brownfield projects and experience in MSAT/R&D/Process Engineering. Experience with DCS systems like DeltaV and AI tools is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for design, implementation, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes and facilities in compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and safety requirements.
  2. The role supports Process automation, Technology transfer, CIP/SIP design, Equipment and Facility engineering activities.
  3. Drive the Continuous improvement initiatives to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient operations.
  4. Participate in Design and engineering of new facilities and expansions.
  5. Concept and basic design Layout developmental activities like (process flow, utilities, material/personnel flow) Capacity calculations and equipment design.

Skills

Required

  • B- Tech / M -Tech with at Minimum 6 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Experience in handling the Green Field & Brown field Projects.
  • Experience with working in MSAT / R&D / Process Engineering .
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry test standards, relevant regulatory guidance, Design Controls, and the Product Development Process

Nice to have

  • Hands on experience in DCS systems preferably DELTA V.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of teamwork
  • Experience in working with DCS Logic developments, Testing and qualification activities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies.

What the JD emphasized

  • cGMP
  • regulatory
  • safety requirements
  • CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation)