Senior Manager, Inspection Readiness, Quality Transformation, Performance Excellence

Pfizer

. Lead ESOQ inspection readiness strategy and execution for assigned scope .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $124,400 - $207,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management, Compliance, and Inspection Readiness, with a strong focus on developing metrics, KPI reporting, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects effectively while ensuring adherence to GMP/GDP standards.

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Quality ManagementInspection ReadinessKPI ReportingProgram ManagementGMP/GDP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Quality SystemsAudit ReadinessCAPA MonitoringRisk ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationFacilitationStakeholder EngagementConflict ResolutionProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDashboarding SolutionsMicrosoft Copilot

Industry Keywords

Regulated Business OperationsSupplier OversightPharmaceutical IndustryQuality GovernanceOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead ESOQ inspection readiness strategy and execution for assigned scope
Own and coordinate audit planning, self-inspection programs, readiness assessments, inspection simulations and remediation tracking
Lead Gemba and walkthrough audit programs and translate observations, escalations, actions and learnings into sustainable improvements
Develop, pilot and support AI-enabled tools or agents for audit preparation, readiness assessments, walkthrough audits and knowledge retrieval
Establish and maintain ESOQ metrics, KPI reporting, dashboards, trend summaries and executive-level insights
Coordinate and support Quality Management Review processes
Drive CAPA monitoring, remediation tracking and effectiveness verification
Lead cross-network learning from inspections, audits, CAPAs, self-inspections and quality events
Drive Quality Revolution initiatives for quality culture, capability building, proactive risk management and compliance behaviors
Apply Quality Risk Management principles to identify, prioritize and mitigate risks
Strengthen understanding of ESOQ oversight responsibilities for CMOs and suppliers
Partner with ESOQ, External Supply, Site Quality, CMO/Supplier Quality and enabling functions
Develop executive-ready updates and inspection readiness summaries highlighting status, risks, decisions needed and business impact
Travel up to 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS with 6+ years of experience, or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience, or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience, or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience
Experience in quality, compliance, inspection readiness, audit readiness, operational excellence, supplier/CMO oversight or regulated business operations
Strong understanding of GMP/GDP expectations, quality systems, inspection practices, audit lifecycle activities or comparable regulated environment requirements
Experience developing or utilizing metrics, KPI reporting, dashboards or governance frameworks
Strong program/project management capability
Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Position requires permanent work authorization in the United States
Preferred: Master’s degree coupled with relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
Preferred: Strong conflict resolution skills
Preferred: Experience leading cross-functional teams
Preferred: Ability to influence quality decision-making across all levels
Preferred: Experience supporting or leading regulatory inspections, customer audits, internal audits, RQA audits, self-inspections or front room/back room readiness activities
Preferred: Experience with CAPA monitoring, effectiveness verification, remediation tracking, inspection response or quality governance routines
Preferred: Experience in external supply, supplier quality, CMO oversight or global third-party partner networks
Preferred: Experience identifying or implementing AI, digital, dashboarding or analytics solutions
Preferred: Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as Microsoft Copilot
Preferred: Understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 17.5% of base salary
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
Hybrid work arrangement
Up to 20% travel