Pfizer

Quality Assurance Manager, Medical Device & Combination Products

Pfizer$99K — $165K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with 2+ years; OR a PhD with no experience; OR an associate's degree with 8+ years; OR high school diploma and 10+ years in Quality Assurance or medical devices.
  • Experience in quality activities within medical devices, combination products, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Knowledge of quality and regulatory standards like design controls and risk management.
  • Experience in product development and sustaining lifecycle activities.
  • Strong cross-functional team collaboration and decision-making skills.
  • Proficient in quality documentation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality oversight throughout MDCP development and sustaining lifecycle activities.
  • Act as a quality partner in cross-functional teams, guiding on design controls and quality systems.
  • Support sustaining activities such as post-approval changes and product reviews.
  • Assess regulatory impacts of product changes to maintain compliance.
  • Review and approve device complaint investigations for technical integrity.
  • Evaluate investigation reports for scientific rationale and CAPA relevance.
  • Collaborate to resolve complex quality issues and facilitate compliant decisions.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and retirement savings contributions.
  • Paid vacation, holiday, personal days, caregiver/parental, and medical leave.
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs to support health and well-being.
Full Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

This role is part of Pfizer’s Medical Device and Combination Products (MDCP) Quality Operations team.  In this role, you will serve as a key quality partner supporting development, sustaining, and complaint activities across the product lifecycle. The Manager, Medical Device Quality Assurance, is responsible for ensuring that medical devices and combination products are developed and maintained in compliance with applicable design control requirements and key regulatory standards, including 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971. You will provide strategic and technical quality oversight for both complex programs and for complaint investigations, guide risk-based decision-making, and help ensure compliance with applicable design control and quality system requirements. You will work across functions to resolve issues, strengthen processes, and support product quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness.

  • Provide quality oversight for MDCP programs across both development and sustaining lifecycle activities.

  • Serve as a key quality partner for cross-functional teams, providing risk-based guidance on design controls, risk management, quality systems, vendor management, change control, and complaint-related activities.

  • Support on-market and sustaining activities, including post-approval changes, supplier and component changes, manufacturing transfers, periodic product reviews, post-market surveillance, and product remediation or obsolescence planning.

  • Assess the quality, safety, and regulatory impact of product and process changes to help ensure continued compliance and maintenance of design and risk management documentation.

  • 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 teams to resolve complex quality issues, provide sound recommendations, and enable practical, compliant decisions in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

  • Monitor changes in global regulations and help translate evolving requirements into effective policies, procedures, and quality system practices.

  • Identify and drive opportunities to strengthen processes, improve consistency, and advance quality system maturity across the MDCP development and sustaining space.

  • Promote alignment in the interpretation and application of quality policies and procedures across teams and activities.

  • Apply technical expertise across later-phase product lifecycle activities, including verification, validation, process validation, stability-related considerations, and sustaining lifecycle management of marketed products.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED (Minimum Requirements)

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience working in Quality Assurance, GMP manufacturing environment, pharmaceutical environment, or medical device space.

  • Experience supporting quality activities in medical devices, combination products, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry.

  • Working knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory requirements, such as design controls, risk management, and quality system requirements relevant to medical devices and/or combination products or pharmaceutical products.

  • Experience supporting product development and/or sustaining lifecycle activities, including change control and ongoing product maintenance.

  • Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and make sound, risk-based decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.

  • Strong communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively with quality documentation, systems, and data.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience in both medical device and pharmaceutical quality environments, especially combination products.

  • Strong experience with design controls and risk management across the product lifecycle, from development through launch and post-market sustaining.

  • Experience supporting on-market product changes, post-approval changes, supplier or component changes, and manufacturing transfers.

  • Experience with post-market surveillance, complaint evaluation, periodic product review, and remediation activities.

  • Working knowledge of combination product regulations, including 21 CFR Part 4, and broader medical device regulatory expectations.

  • Experience partnering with suppliers, vendors, or external manufacturers in a regulated environment.

  • Experience applying a risk-based approach to complex quality decisions in fast-paced, cross-functional settings.

  • Familiarity with verification, validation, process validation, usability, software, or other technical development areas relevant to medical device programs.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • The role may include frequent business travel across Pfizer manufacturing sites, vendors, and suppliers.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Last Date to Apply for Job: September 28, 2026

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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.

 

 

 

 

* The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $89,400.00 to $149,000.00.

 

 

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.

 

 

About Pfizer

Hospira, Inc. is the provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. Through its broad, integrated portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and has approximately 16,000 employees.

Pfizer Careers

Joining Pfizer’s global team offers more than just job opportunities; it’s a chance to be a part of a company that leads with science and innovates for better health. As a leading biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer is at the forefront of transforming lives through innovation, leadership, and diversity. Work You’ll Do At Pfizer, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, engaging in work that enhances global health and saves lives. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, professional growth, and inclusivity, making every day a learning opportunity. Here, your skills will be honed, your professional acumen will be expanded, and you will be part of a team that values the power of diverse insights to drive success. Pfizer’s Leadership and Growth Lead and innovate with Pfizer, where we value the growth of each employee. Our leadership is committed to providing employees with the training and resources needed to excel in their careers. Pfizer offers a variety of career paths, including roles in research, marketing, finance, technology, and more, each offering a unique blend of challenges and rewards. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with Pfizer through our internship programs or dive straight into a full-time position. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about healthcare and who seek to make a difference in the world. Our internships provide invaluable industry experience, networking opportunities, and a potential pathway to full-time employment. Benefits and Culture Pfizer is dedicated to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and can achieve their full potential. We offer competitive benefits packages that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. At Pfizer, you’ll find a culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Join Our Team Explore the numerous job opportunities at Pfizer by searching open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to advance their careers in a transformative company. Stay Connected Keep up to date with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Pfizer. Interview and Resume Tips Prepare for your future with Pfizer by utilizing our resources for resume building and interview preparation. We provide guidance on how to effectively showcase your skills and experiences to align with the needs of a position at Pfizer. Our goal is to help you succeed in securing a role that suits your professional goals and personal growth aspirations. Pfizer: A Place Where You Can Make a Difference Every position at Pfizer contributes to our mission of making the world a healthier place. Whether through direct patient care, research innovation, or corporate roles that support our operations, your work will have global impact. Join us in our journey to change lives—explore Pfizer careers today.
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79,000 employees
Market Cap
$285.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.6 billion
Founded
1849
5 Year Trend
+9%
Revenue
$41.9 billion
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