Senior Associate Scientist – QC Planner (Secondment 6-9 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU This position is part of the QC Operations Support team and supports the Pfizer Sanford, NC Quality Control department by performing activities related to planning, testing timeline management, digital tool development and deployment, data entry and data review. WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE Act safely and comply with all site and QC laboratory EH&S safety requirements. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Follow written procedures accurately and learn through hands-on training. Support QC batch and stability sample tracking and investigation flow to help ensure product lead times are met. Develop and support implementation of effective digital tools that enable real-time metric reporting and achievement of KPIs. Support contract laboratory management activities, including data entry, data review, LTA activities, meetings, and related follow-up. The individual should have knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Microsoft Office applications—specifically Word and Excel—analytical techniques, Lean Six Sigma concepts, and Lean Labs. QUALIFICATIONS Must-Have Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3+ years of relevant experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Ability to establish strong working relationships across business lines. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Proficiency with laboratory information management systems and data analysis software. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Nice-to-Have Experience in Quality Operations. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience using common AI and digital tools, including generative technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Batch Tracker, LIMS and SmartQC, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. OTHER JOB DETAILS Last Date to Apply for Job: September 22 , 2026 Additional Location Information: NA Eligible for Relocation Package – NO Secondment 6-9 months If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information. There will be no change to your current work location. Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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. 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