Engineering Validation Associate
- United States - North Carolina - Sanford
Use Your Power for Purpose
Every day, everything we do is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented quality culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. Our dedication to quality and safety ensures that we consistently meet the highest standards, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes through excellence in every aspect of our work.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Evaluate, review, and approve validation master plans, protocols, and reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Troubleshoot validation problems for equipment and performance processes, conducting statistical analysis of testing results to address process anomalies.
Write, review, and approve validation process documents and technical reports related to equipment, products, and processes.
Contribute to project tasks and milestones, organizing work to meet deadlines and applying basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.
Make decisions within limited options to resolve basic problems, working under the supervisor's direction and seeking guidance from colleagues.
Ensure work is regularly reviewed for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy, exercising judgment with reliance on the supervisor.
Determine the process capability of new equipment through the execution of approved protocols, incorporating defined parameters into operating procedures and batch records.
Assist with the development of validation protocols, manage regulatory queries and responses, and participate in deviation investigations to identify root causes and define corrective and preventative actions.
Adhere to all company and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) procedures, safety regulations, and participate in the development of validation programs to stay current with cGMPs and industry standards.
Work effectively as a member of the Engineering Validation team, collaborating with Business Area Training Leads, Coordinators, and SMEs to support cGMP and site training initiatives, reporting to the Validation Section Manager and summarizing data into concise reports for review and approval.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
Excellent attention to detail and a solid understanding of Food and Drug Administration Regulations/Guidance and Good Manufacturing Practices
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage changing deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data evaluation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Basic understanding of validation principles and practices
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Technical writing experience, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry
Laboratory process validation expertise
Working knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration, especially for laboratory equipment
Experience with regulatory queries and responses
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to enter and navigate cleanroom type environments in manufacturing facilities.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Schedule is primarily day shift, but at times it will be necessary to work additional times to support emergency manufacturing needs (either onsite or remote)
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: Dec 10, 2025.
Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Pfizer Global Supply
Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.
With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the availability and accessibility of these life-saving medications, we play a pivotal role in reaching patients, healthcare professionals, and markets across the globe.
Our network of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, strategically located distribution centers, and streamlined logistics systems enables us to deliver Pfizer's medicines with utmost efficiency and reliability, making a tangible difference in patients' lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)