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Scientist Process Development Engineer

  • United States - Connecticut - Groton
Full time
Posted 14 Days Ago
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Our Purpose

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.
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Our Values

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
Learn our four core values

Pfizer Research & Development

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.
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Benefits

​​​​​​​Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.
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Pfizer, We are one

Pfizer, We are one

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.

What You Will Achieve

As a Scientist, 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. Your main area of focus will be performing laboratory and pilot-scale process characterization and process optimization studies. You will help Pfizer develop new and improved processes used in the research and development of our drugs. Your innovative mindset will help us develop economical, efficient and safe chemical manufacture of experimental and active drug materials.

You will be part of Chemical Research and Development (CRD), Worldwide R&D in Pharmaceutical Sciences. CRD is responsible for the development of process technology for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).  The Engineer Proc Development Manufacturing are involved in the design and deployment of novel equipment systems for the manufacture of clinical API supplies. The successful candidate is expected to contribute on the design and performance aspects of the manufacturing facilities (equipment, utilities, controls, procedures), while understanding technical capabilities and limitations to properly advise the development and construction of new equipment systems from conceptualization through realization. The candidate collaborates with engineers, chemists, automation, and analysts to develop new equipment prototypes, then works with Global Operations team to implement the new systems in the regulated manufacturing areas.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Contribute to achievement of goals and influence at the work group/project team level.

  • Use your technical expertise to manage CRD manufacturing areas, equipment and utilities, the quality systems used in manufacturing, and the composition and workflows of the operations team

  • Draft, review, and own change records for changes to the process

  • Author, review, and approve regulated documents that describe key functionality and system configuration

  • Work on continuous manufacturing initiatives, providing manufacturing and design support into the operation and evolution of API manufacturing platform technologies, such as Plug Flow Reactors, Gas/Liquid Flow Systems, Liquid/Liquid Extraction Systems, Continuous Distillation, Crystallization,  Isolation and Drying Technologies and others.

  • Develop and execute commissioning and validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and cleaning approaches specific to the new equipment systems

  • Work with Engineering, Operations and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) representatives to ensure that a scale and facility-relevant Process Safety protocol is used to identify and mitigate safety risks associated with new equipment systems.

  • Work on process and equipment troubleshooting

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Minimum:  BS in Chemical Engineering (or relevant engineering discipline) with minimum of 6 years of experience in process engineering/supervision or process development

  • Excellent oral and written communication skill and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline team environment.

Nice-to-Have
  • knowledge of cGMP and process safety
  • Working knowledge of chemical engineering principles including; reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transport, and equipment design.
  • Experience using automated flow reactors and associated equipment.
  • Experience in authoring laboratory and/or manufacturing process tech transfer instructions.
  • Experience with process control systems (Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell, etc..) and historian systems such as Aveva PI for troubleshooting events using historical data
     

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform complex tasks with appropriate mental agility, including mathematical calculations and complex data analysis.
Working at a computer and manufacturing facilities.
 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional international travel maybe necessary to support technology development, clinical manufacturing activities and/or technology transfer to manufacturing.

This position involves integration of novel equipment platforms and processing chemistry steps into a manufacturing environment. During manufacturing runs, there is an expectation that work could be during nights, evenings, and weekends. On occasion it may be necessary to accommodate a planned work schedule that could flex throughout that operating range for start up of projects.
 


Relocation support available

 


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,900.00 to $124,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

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.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Research and Development

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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives

Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.

Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:

“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.

“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.

“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.

Our Values

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.

Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.

Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.

Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.

Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.

Pfizer Research & Development

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we use a multidisciplinary approach that blends scientific expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic collaborations, igniting a powerful engine that propels groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving treatments for patients in need.

Through our relentless pursuit of progress, we envision a future where cutting-edge medicines pave the way to healthier, happier lives worldwide. 

Benefits at Pfizer

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.

Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:

  • Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
  • Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
  • Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
  • And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.

For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)

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