Principal Validation Engineer

Use Your Power for Purpose

The Principal Validation Engineer under Andover Site Technical Services (STS) is the principal owner of the Pfizer (PGS) Andover site validation program and master plan. The incumbent is responsible for delivering overall site validation program effectiveness and compliance in partnership with validation program owners across Andover site functions and the Pfizer network.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Principal owner of overall Andover site validation philosophy and master plan in partnership with local owners of validation programs, associated technical disciplines, and relevant Pfizer global/network/site quality system principals applicable to biologics drug substance/drug substance intermediate production, testing, storage, and transport

• Operate PMO for Validation Program Lifecycle Projects

• Establish and maintain site governances necessary to interpret validation philosophies and polices, implement and improve uniform validation practices and approaches, as well as to measure and maintain site validation program health

• Maintain STS departmental infrastructure, and provide planning support for third party services utilized in validation and other technical services; oversee third party service provider service level and quality of service

• Site Validation Program owner and expert for select technical/validation disciplines

• STS capital project portfolio and expense planning

• Lead site validation planning and management of validation activities for large capital or complex asset lifecycle projects

The Principal Validation Engineer is a member of the Andover STS leadership team.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• 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

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across various business functions

• Experience in project management and leading complex projects

• Ability to develop and manage plans to achieve objectives

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in problem-solving, negotiations, presentation, and supervision of a multi-layered organization

• Understanding of DAMIC (six sigma) tools and practices with a focus on continuous improvement

• Experience developing philosophies/approaches for or managing validation programs applicable to the manufacture of biopharmaceutical drug substance, drug product, or medical device

• Experience or broad knowledge in biopharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and lifecycle management

• Active participation in industrial/professional organization focused on advancing biopharmaceutical development, manufacturing, regulatory practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead or build teams for complex technical projects involving risk management

• Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities

• Ability to influence and drive alignment across stakeholders

  
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

 

Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to perform mathematical calculations, scientific computation, complex data analysis, verbal communication, written communication

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements

• Schedule is 1st shift, Monday - Friday.

• Occasional domestic and international travels

• Occasional off-hour support to address time-sensitive production and business-related issues

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: June 12, 2025
• Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
• Eligible for Relocation Package: YES

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,800.00 to $201,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long t