Quality Assurance Associate III

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · Washington – Bothell, United States

This role is a Quality Assurance Associate III at Pfizer, focusing on supplier change notifications within a cGMP/FDA regulated environment. The responsibilities include reviewing, assessing, and documenting the impact of supplier changes, coordinating cross-functional assessments, and acting as the responsible person for deviations and change controls. The role requires experience with quality management systems and works within a hybrid model.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform activities within the North Creek Compliance group with a focus on Supplier Change Notifications.
  2. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects.
  3. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Uses ability as a Quality Professional in accordance with company policies and procedures to complete complex tasks in creative and effective ways.
  4. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
  5. Work with corporate SQM and Site functional areas to review, assess and document impact to North Creek from Supplier Change Notifications.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Industry experience in a cGMP/FDA regulated environment such as Manufacturing, QC or QA
  • Detail oriented team player with effective planning, organization, and execution skills
  • Excellent communication skills with internal and external personnel essential
  • Ability to work effectively at a fast pace with cross functional departments
  • Experience with quality management systems (QMS), electronic documentation management systems (eDMS) and inventory management systems (SAP)

Nice to have

  • Experience with plant operations, pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing and Quality Control analytical testing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

What the JD emphasized

  • cGMP/FDA regulated environment