Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior Scientist in Drug Product Development Analytical (DPDA-Analytical R&D), you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will be recognized as a technical expert and a scientific contributor. With your deep knowledge of the discipline, you will be an active team member whose decisions impact the project. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties during drug the product development process. 

  

You will be using your technical expertise and scientific judgment to develop pragmatic strategies needed in the application of advanced analytical concepts to everyday operations needed to develop new medicines and bring them to the marketplace. Your creativity and adaptability will get an opportunity to shine and your mentoring skills will provide guidance to other members of your team.  

It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• You will be responsible for developing analytical strategies in support of pharmaceutical drug products during all development phases, including supporting manufacturing process development, developing, validating and transferring analytical methods, designing stability studies for shelf life assignments, and developing advanced control strategies. 

• Proficient with a breadth of relevant methodologies such as, chromatography, dissolution, IR/Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, particle size analysis and NMR, with expertise in one or more of these techniques.  

• Experience with working with solid or semi-solid sample matrices, organic samples or pharmaceutical samples will be an integral part of this role. 

• Collaborates with colleagues and subject matter experts to assess the most appropriate analytical approach to support project activities, including use of computational predictive tools, modelling software and data visualization tools where appropriate. 

• Through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, this colleague will have the opportunity to present data at team meetings and be actively involved in solving technical challenges that arise during development. 

• The candidate must be able to collaborate with and mentor peers as well as effectively interact with colleagues at all levels of the organization. 

• Author relevant sections of global regulatory submissions in support of new drug approvals. They will also prepare technical reports, critically review data, and may evaluate new instrumentation and analytical techniques/approaches. 

• Proficient with a wide variety of software and information systems and the curiosity and passion to continue learning in a dynamic environment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with 0+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience. 

• Demonstrated ability to meet timelines with minimal supervision and interact with multi-disciplinary teams. 

• The ability to use computational predictive tools, modelling software or data visualization tools. 

• Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and solve complex analytical problems. 

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including visualization of data and drafting reports. 

• Experience with a wide variety of sample types but predominantly non-liquid samples. 

• Experienced with HPLC, dissolution, and/or spectroscopy for quantitative method development. 

• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and effective interpersonal and communication skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIIFICATIONS

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry space and the drug product process development 

• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as: LC-MS, NMR, physical characterization methods. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

Ability to perform calculations and data analysis is required. 

  

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 

This role requires use of laboratory equipment. 

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,300.00 to $147,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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