Chemistry Sourcing Lead External Research Solutions (ERS)

Pfizer • Groton, CT

228d • $90,900 - $151,500

About The Position

The Chemistry Sourcing Lead, External Research Solutions will work alongside the local/global chemistry leaders/ Research Project Leader / Small Molecules/client groups to ensure effective utilization of the external resources for Research Unit - based programs. This role will provide operational/logistics support for the assigned Research Unit across Med Design. This role will support integration of compounds and data from collaborators/ Contract Research Organizations /Pfizer subsidiaries. This colleague will collaborate with External Research Solutions staff locally/globally to oversee chemistry sourcing activities (Fee for Services/ Full Time Equivalent /milestones/external collaborations) and guide chemistry teams on sourcing capabilities, and to share best practices across Research Unit as a member of the global External Research Solutions community. You will serve as the primary link of the chemistry lines on issues related to external sourcing capabilities, operational enablement and to ensure alignment of the global resources against Research Unit needs. This colleague will interface will multiple divisions and Operation groups to enable effective and efficient process for sourcing to integrate services from Contract Research Organizations. As needed, to work in partnership with Research Unit Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecules - Chemical Research & Development and Small Molecules to support their sourcing needs. Working with Contract Research Organizations as the interface to facilitate communication, productivity enablement and operation efficiency and as needed, will support the alliance management of key technologies to support Med Design collaborations (academics/biotech).

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry with 0-3 years of industrial experience or MS with 5+ years of industrial experience or BS with 10+ years of industrial experience
• Strong background in Synthetic or Medicinal Chemistry
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-matrix organization
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focused and solution oriented
• Be able to handle different types of responsibilities and multi-task efficiently
• Strong computer skills
• Be adaptable to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Have demonstrated application of continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Synthesis or Med Chem or drug discovery experience preferred
• Experience as a chemistry lead/Synthesis Point of Contact/ Research Project Leader in Med Chem
• Understanding of the research and discovery process for Small Molecules/ Antibody Drug Candidate projects
• Experience managing Chemistry outsourcing and interacting with external vendors
• Experience across multiple Research Unit, either as a leader (preferred) or participant
• Experience in compound management workflows
• Experience with Chemistry sourcing, preferably analog prep, scale-up or parallel chemistry, analytical chemistry, structural biology sourcing

Responsibilities

• Provide Research Unit Chemistry Support and integration of collaborations
• Ensure optimal use of external resources against local Research Unit project portfolio to ensure delivery of the portfolio
• Provide some knowledge and advice through collaboration with the local Chemistry team; responsible for assessing business need for Chemistry Sourcing for the Research Unit and delivering against those needs with the available resources
• Work with Research Unit chemistry Leadership Team to support changes in Chemistry outsourcing staffing paradigms to fully leverage external resources
• Prime interface between Contract Research Organizations serving Research Unit chemists; helping with chemistry issue resolution, Intellectual Properties protection, communication, IT tool support, data integration to and from the Pfizer systems
• Ensure smooth processes are in place for outsourcing compound synthesis (project initiation, maintenance and wind-down)
• Ensure optimal communication process/problem solving and win-win situation for external Contract Research Organizations to/from PFE
• Ensure that vendor metrics are tracked and evaluated and adjusted by continuous improvement to gain optimal Return On Investment from our external chemistry collaboration
• Work with digital, External Research Solutions members to ensure a smooth process for integration of compounds and data into Pfizer database
• Liaise effectively with customers and stakeholders to ensure they have realistic expectations of the contracting process, external providers and the contracting environment and provide data and status information to enable enhanced resource utilization
• Deliver appropriate training to customers / stakeholders (internal and external)
• Support implementation of sourcing tools and processes at a local level to best support and improve outsourcing management and supplier management practices; ensure tools, process and systems are adequate to deliver specific Chemistry-focused needs
• Interfacing with vendors and project management with Contract Research Organizations chemists and project managers
• Monitor vendor productivity with regular assessments
• Provide input and support into global External Research Solutions group initiatives as appropriate
• Support Research Unit -based chemists for logistical support regarding the management and oversight of external Chemistry resources (Full Time Equivalent, Fee for Services, etc.) assigned for the Research Unit
• Work with Synthesis leader to understand RU's portfolio needs (project, stages) and interface with the project team to help integrate chemistry sourcing for the Research Unit
• Participate in process improvement and harmonization of External Research Solutions Chemistry members through best practice sharing and process innovation
• Support a single or multiple Research Unit chemistry sourcing management on all of the above
• May participate in working group/steering committee/affinity group for chemistry partners
• Support sourcing of physical chemical property measurements including logistic/data support and vendor management (work across Research Unit if needed)
• Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with other members of the External Research Solutions local and global groups External Research Solutions /Business and Research operations group/Biology External Research Solutions to ensure good cross communication/learnings and process optimization to serve the chemistry clients
• Learn the Small Molecules sourcing support process

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree