Junior Associate

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them. The significance of your role cannot be overstated, as it directly influences the availability of essential medications. Your dedication and agility are crucial in maintaining the high standards of our manufacturing processes. By continuously striving for excellence, you contribute to the overall mission of delivering life-saving treatments to those in need. Your commitment to improving outcomes ensures that our breakthroughs reach the patients who depend on them.

What You Will Achieve

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, represent the work group within department teams, and foster a positive team environment.
• Manage personal time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and assist less-experienced colleagues in prioritizing their tasks.
• Complete assignments based on established procedures, identify delivery and process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members.
• Share knowledge within and across multiple work groups and deliver comprehensive technical training to colleagues.
• Proactively identify and resolve non-routine problems, making decisions between multiple options in a structured environment.
• Work under general supervision, complete recurring assignments independently, and refer new or unusual problems to the supervisor.
• Ensure non-standard work is reviewed for sound technical judgment and hold oneself accountable to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values.
• Generate work orders, ensure tasks are completed accurately and promptly, and maintain compliance with safety guidelines and processing standards like cGMPs.
• Adapt standard methods and procedures, identify necessary delivery and process improvements, and determine suitable methods for various work situations.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor equipment usage, collaborate with supervisors on investigations and process improvements, and generate reports to assess training needs and track progress.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using standard office software and manufacturing systems

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• A Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Familiarity with Pfizer's Learning Solution and Quality Tracking System
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

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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