Quality Assurance Sr. Associate, Medical Device & Combination Products
St. Louis, MO - USA
Job Summary
USE YOUR POWER FOR PURPOSE
Everything we do every day is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible innovative and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development maintenance compliance or analysis through research programs your contribution will directly impact patients.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
This role is part of Pfizers Medical Device and Combination Products (MDCP) Quality Operations team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute across both laboratory quality oversight and device complaint investigations in a complex and highly collaborative environment. As a Senior Associate in Quality Assurance you will provide laboratory quality oversight and independent complaint investigation review for Medical Device and Combination Products (MDCPs) within Pfizers Quality Operations. You will help strengthen investigation quality improve risk visibility and support compliance for both development and commercial products. Your work will directly influence product quality patient safety and inspection readiness.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
Provide Quality Assurance oversight of MDCP laboratory operations including review and approval of test records investigations and change controls.
Support root cause investigations related to laboratory testing design verification and validation manufacturing and device functionality.
Support audit and inspection readiness for both internal and external audits.
Contribute to ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements including 21 CFR 820 ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.
Review and approve device complaint investigations with a focus on technical rigor documentation quality and timely closure.
Evaluate investigation content for completeness scientific rationale issue linkage risk alignment and potential CAPA relevance.
Partner with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to resolve complex quality issues and improve investigation effectiveness.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED (Minimum Requirements)
Applicant must have a bachelors degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a masters degree with 0 years of experience; OR an associates degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience working in Quality Assurance GMP manufacturing environment pharmaceutical environment laboratory or medical device space.
Experience supporting or reviewing investigations in a regulated environment.
Knowledge of root cause analysis technical problem solving and risk-based decision-making.
Ability to work effectively across functions and manage ambiguity with sound judgment.
Strong communication collaboration and documentation skills.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE (Preferred Requirements)
Experience with medical device or combination product complaint investigations.
Familiarity with ISO 13485 ISOCFR 820 and 21 CFR 4.
Experience in laboratory quality oversight test method validation/transfer equipment qualification or design verification testing.
Familiarity with MDCP products including injection pens prefilled syringes combination product kits (e.g. syringes needles vials adaptors) and Class I medical devices.
Experience working in fast-paced high-volume and technically complex environments.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supports a high-volume complaint investigation environment serving global medical device and combination product portfolios requiring interaction with both internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Work Location Assignment:Hybrid
Last Date to Apply for Job:June 25 2026
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82700.00 to $137900.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes 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 (). 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. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.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.
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