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QA Validation Specialist III
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - Massachusetts - Andover
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “SENIOR VALIDATION ENGINEER” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $96k–$117k, median $107k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, everything we do every day is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our quality culture, rooted in science and risk-based compliance, is both flexible and innovative, always putting the customer first. Whether your role involves development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: • Serve as Quality Assurance oversight for the validation program at the Andover, MA Pfizer site. • Primary focus on validation documentation review and approval including specifications, protocols, other testing documents, summary reports, higher level validation plans, program documentation and strategies. • Review and approval of change controls including assessment for validation impact and identification of appropriate testing to ensure maintenance of the validated state. • Provide support to project teams on compliance and technical issues related to validation to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations. • Review and approve investigations, commitments, and procedures, and maintenance work orders as they relate to validation. • Exercises judgement in resolving simple to moderate quality validation issues. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. • Maintain a constant state is inspection readiness. • Skilled in the use of Enterprise systems including, but not limited to Veeva (eQMS), Pfizer Document Repositories, Pfizer Equipment Maintenance System Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience • Strong understanding of validation principles and practices • Experience with regulatory requirements and guidelines for validation • Proficiency in project management and resource planning • Ability to work independently and make decisions in ambiguous situations • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in computerized systems and software applications Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) • Comprehensive knowledge of GMP regulations and guidance, including 21 CFR Parts 11, 210 & 211, EC Annex 15, and ICH 7 • Strong background in problem-solving, negotiations, and data integrity principles • Experience in project management/support within a matrixed reporting environment • Good understanding of risk management methodologies and their application to Bio-pharmaceutical operations • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance daily work and organization. • Technical writing experience • Proven relevant industry experience in either Quality Assurance or Validation engineering. • Combined experience in Quality Assurance or Validation Engineering / Engineering / Manufacturing / Laboratories preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS none NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS • Typically, a standard Monday through Friday work schedule, office setting, little to no travel required. • Minimal off shift support needed if issues arise. OTHER JOB DETAILS Last Date to Apply for Job: October 19, 2026. Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES Eligible for Relocation Package: NO The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, t