Quality Stability Specialist IV

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · MA

This role supports the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of stability protocols and studies for pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities include reviewing and assessing stability data, providing quality stability reports for regulatory submissions, and authoring stability sections of regulatory documents. The specialist will analyze stability data, identify and troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with cGMPs and relevant regulations (FDA, ICH).

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of stability protocols and studies for a variety of late phase clinical as well as commercial products
  2. Responsible for enrollment of new and existing products for annual commitment and Process Validation Stability Studies
  3. Responsible to author cGMP stability protocols, reports and request forms
  4. Responsible for managing stability of products produced internally as well as by a contract manufacturing facility
  5. Responsible for change controls, annual reports, APQRs, YBPRs, regulatory filings and technical reports.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
  • 2-4 years of stability program experience required.
  • Relevant Quality experience, preferably in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
  • General knowledge of stability and cGMPs.
  • An understanding of biologics stability testing, FDA, ICH, and applicable stability regulations is required.
  • Experience authoring filings and responses to health authorities.
  • Knowledge in statistical concepts for appropriate interpretation of stability data (e.g. trending analysis)
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Proficiency with computer systems (Microsoft Office applications. LIMS, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills and the ability to work well in a team environment are essential).

Nice to have

  • Computer skills in MS Word, EXCEL, Access, data analysis software and LIMS desirable.
  • Experience with LabWare LIMS, QTS Trackwise, PDOCS or similar document management systems.
  • A knowledge of protein stability and a good understanding of cGMPs is preferred.
  • An understanding of biologics stability testing and requirements as well as knowledge of FDA, ICH, and applicable stability regulations are a plus.
  • Experience managing stability of products produced by a contract manufacturing facility.

What the JD emphasized

  • stability protocols
  • stability studies
  • stability data
  • stability reports
  • stability information
  • stability programs
  • stability procedures
  • stability issues
  • stability activities
  • stability projects
  • stability impact assessments
  • stability program design
  • stability SME
  • stability guidance
  • stability testing
  • stability regulations