Senior Scientist, Analytical Research and Development

Job description

**Use Your Power for Purpose**

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to translate advanced science and innovative technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines.

Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial.

You will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally.

**What You Will Achieve**

In this role, you will:

+ Contribute to and influence goals at the work group/project team level, providing mentoring and training within the team
+ Manage time effectively and develop short-term work plans to ensure project milestones are met
+ Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects, developing scientific activities to support team goals
+ Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, receiving instructions on more complex issues
+ Work under limited supervision with periodic review, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
+ Prepare, review, and verify technical documents, including validation protocols, analytical test procedures, investigation reports, and change controls
+ Develop analytical methodologies and strategies to progress biotherapeutic products, managing the development, qualification, validation, and transfer of assays
+ Work directly with external parties, such as 3rd party analytical labs and Contract Manufacturing Organizations, and collaborate with other Pfizer divisions
+ Assemble multi-disciplined teams to assess and solve problems, providing technical expertise and support to the analytical staff
+ Analyze and communicate experimental results, provide necessary documentation for regulatory submissions, and support formulation development and technology transfer activities

**Here Is What You Need** (Minimum Requirements)

+ BA/BS with at least 9 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 7 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience
+ Demonstrated technical skills and scientific expertise in analytical method development and troubleshooting
+ Experience with both analytical laboratory data and process-relevant data
+ Working in a regulated environment, such as Good Laboratory Practices (part of GxP)
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Proficiency in MS Office
+ Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively

**Bonus Points If You Have** (Preferred Requirements)

+ Master's degree or PhD with over 7 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
+ Proficiency in analytical techniques, particularly LC-MS
+ Solid understanding of separation technologies such as liquid chromatography, analytical ultracentrifugation, and field flow fractionation
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems
+ Experience in mentoring and guiding team members
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,900.00 to $151,500.00.

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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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.

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