Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
At Pfizer we make medicines and vaccines that change patients' lives with a global reach of over 1.1 billion patients. Pfizer Digital is the organization charged with winning the digital race in the pharmaceutical industry. We apply our expertise in technology, innovation, and our business to support Pfizer in this mission.
Our team, the Operations & Insights Team, is passionate about using software and data to improve manufacturing processes. We partner with other Pfizer teams focused on:
- Manufacturing throughput efficiency and increased manufacturing yield
- Reduction of end-to-end cycle time and increase of percent release attainment
- Increased quality control lab throughput and more timely closure of quality assurance investigations
- Increased manufacturing yield of vaccines
- More cost-effective network planning decisions and lowered inventory costs
In the Sr. Associate, Tester role, you will work closely with the Testing Lead, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to understand and implement the testing strategy for a software release. You will use your understanding of the user requirements to author and run test scripts to support end-to-end testing of the functionality and compliance of our applications. You will work with Quality Assurance to document any test defects or deviations found and provide clarifications regarding the issues to the developers for remediation.
Most of all, you will use your passion for improving the quality of software releases, and desire to cut through red tape to significantly improve our ability to deliver value to our global network of manufacturing facilities, and change patient lives for the better!
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works in team environment with Pfizer colleagues as well as vendor partners.
- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
- Provides testing insight to ensure the quality and maintenance of existing production systems.
- Responsible for the creation, review, approval, and execution for all test scripts.
- Ensures test traceability to design and/or requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience (or 1 year with a Master’s degree) in application testing, verification, quality assurance, or similar field.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Strong capabilities developing and executing test scripts.
- Demonstrated capabilities in understanding information systems.
- Capable of understanding requirements and designing a test strategy to ensure the system fulfills the requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical writing / documentation.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Agile ways of working.
- Previous working experience in Pharma industry.
REQUIRED APTITUDE:
- Focused on quality – eye for detail.
- Work in a team.
- Quick to establish trust and respect.
- Action oriented and energetic.
- Resourceful and creative.
- Persistent and determined.
- Easily makes connections.
- Reads situations quickly.
- Commitment and follow through.
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Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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.