Senior Manager, ARD Compliance

Pfizer

. Lead the ARD Compliance function, defining strategy, priorities, and resource allocation .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $116,000 - $193,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading compliance and quality management initiatives within GxP-regulated environments, with a strong focus on team development, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. Proficient in translating regulatory expectations into sustainable practices while driving organizational change and capability-building efforts.

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GMP Laboratory ExperienceCompliance LeadershipQuality Management SystemsCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipDigital Quality Transformations

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Hard Skills

CAPA ManagementChange ManagementQuality Risk ManagementAudit ReadinessRegulatory CompliancePerformance ManagementQuality Action PlansEQMS ImplementationTalent DevelopmentInvestigations Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementChange LeadershipFacilitation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

GxP Regulations21 CFR Part 21021 CFR Part 211ICH GuidelinesQuality CultureOperational ExcellenceRegulated EnvironmentQuality Management ReviewsContinuous ImprovementBiological Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the ARD Compliance function, defining strategy, priorities, and resource allocation
Serve as the primary compliance advisor and strategic business partner to ARD leadership
Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, talent development, succession planning, performance management, and an inclusive culture
Provide leadership and governance for CAPA, investigations, non-conformance management, change management, training compliance, procedural governance, Quality Action Plans, and quality risk management
Lead audit and inspection readiness activities, including preparation, execution support, response coordination, remediation oversight, and sustainable resolution of observations and commitments
Lead Quality Management Reviews, compliance councils, governance forums, and management reviews
Monitor compliance metrics, trends, and quality system health to identify systemic risks and drive interventions
Partner across scientific, laboratory, quality, operational, and digital organizations to translate regulatory expectations into sustainable practices
Drive continuous improvement, standardization, simplification, and adoption of digital and AI-enabled capabilities
Strengthen quality culture through training, communication, consultation, and leadership engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field with 6+ years of experience in a GMP laboratory or similar field; MS degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 1+ years
Demonstrated experience leading compliance, quality, regulatory, operational excellence, or related functions within a regulated environment
Experience leading and developing teams with accountability for talent, performance, and organizational outcomes
Experience working within GxP-regulated environments and quality management systems
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing decisions across multiple organizational levels
Experience supporting audits, inspections, regulatory interactions, or compliance programs
Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, balance competing priorities, and deliver results through others
Experience supporting research, development, laboratories, quality, manufacturing, or technical organizations
Experience leading enterprise compliance, quality transformation, governance, or continuous improvement initiatives
Experience facilitating executive governance reviews, Quality Management Reviews, and risk-management forums
Experience implementing or sustaining complex quality system processes
Experience supporting digital quality transformations, eQMS implementations, or AI-enabled compliance solutions
Experience partnering with Quality Assurance and regulatory-facing organizations
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and capability-building efforts
Self-motivated and highly effective in a team-based environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 210 and 211, ICH and Compendia guidelines (USP, EP, JP) within the framework of QC biological testing is preferred
Position requires occasional light lifting and periods of standing, sitting or walking
Some occasional travel to other Pfizer sites is possible
Overtime, off shift coverage, or holiday coverage, though rare, may be required
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future
Requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% of base salary
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility