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Every day, Pfizer’s unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Our dedication to quality and safety ensures that we consistently meet the highest standards, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.  As a Quality Control Lead, you will be at the forefront of improving patients' lives while working at Pfizer.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Oversee testing and control of received raw materials, commercial batches, validation batches, and stability samples to ensure compliance with specifications and GMP requirements.

• Ensure timely completion of raw material, finished product, validation, and stability testing to support continuous cycle time performance.

• Support validation activities, including analytical method validation, cleaning validation, process validation, and related QC readiness requirements.

• Provide QC support for out-of-specification results, trends, LIR/RAAC events, investigations, and change control activities to maintain laboratory compliance.

• Lead and develop people, technology, and financial resources while actively sharing knowledge across the unit.

• Identify, assess, and implement improvement and cost reduction initiatives to enhance analytical processes, laboratory practices, QC lab efficiency, and operational performance.

• Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports and provide relevant input to senior management decisions.

• Initiate and manage investigations, ensure effective corrective and preventive actions, and monitor timely closure of quality records.

• Maintain, revise, and ensure compliance with Document Control procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and applicable quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support GMP compliance, inspection readiness, validation deliverables, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Pharmacist qualification or Master degree/equivalent with at least 8 years of experience in a GMP environment and/or Quality department.

• Advanced analytical skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Technical knowledge of Quality Operations with strong people management experience.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Thorough understanding of GMP requirements, applicable SOPs, analytical processes, and statistical and inspection practices.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Proficiency in using data analysis computer tools and conducting statistical analysis
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System Empower and Microsoft Office programs
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaboration and team-building skills
• 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

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Position based in El Jadida

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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