Principal Scientist - Process Analytical Technology

Pfizer

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose Work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, laboratory/production environment to implement process analytical technology (PAT) that supports Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Drug Product (DP) Manufacturing Operations. Identify, develop, and deliver PAT applications in support of commercial manufacturing in Kalamazoo. Support the Process Analytical Technology (PAT) program and the Operational Excellence initiatives utilizing advanced analytical, chemometric, and data science skills to upgrade process performance and/or increase process knowledge. Support product transfers, new product development, and cost improvement projects. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Implement technical solutions and analytical strategies using PAT. Lead adoption and use of PAT instruments and machine learning models. Assess feasibility and ensure technical soundness of instruments/models for process monitoring and control. Apply scientific concepts across chemistry, PAT, and data science with high learning agility. Support automation development between PAT tools and process data systems (e.g., AVEVA Pi). Mentor and develop scientific staff; promote growth and knowledge sharing. Plan and manage short- and long-term development activities, timelines, and resource allocation. Foster diverse perspectives to drive innovative solutions. Coordinate instrumentation usage across projects for equitable access. Contribute to technical documentation (SOPs, tech transfer, process diagrams, regulatory submissions). Ensure compliance with development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP, and GMP requirements.

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 ofrelevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years with production applicable PAT experience is preferred.
• Broad spectroscopy background preferred with the ability to perform multi-variate data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to program in R, Python, and/or MATLAB is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement technical solutions and analytical strategies using PAT.
• Lead adoption and use of PAT instruments and machine learning models.
• Assess feasibility and ensure technical soundness of instruments/models for process monitoring and control.
• Apply scientific concepts across chemistry, PAT, and data science with high learning agility.
• Support automation development between PAT tools and process data systems (e.g., AVEVA Pi).
• Mentor and develop scientific staff; promote growth and knowledge sharing.
• Plan and manage short- and long-term development activities, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Foster diverse perspectives to drive innovative solutions.
• Coordinate instrumentation usage across projects for equitable access.
• Contribute to technical documentation (SOPs, tech transfer, process diagrams, regulatory submissions).
• Ensure compliance with development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP, and GMP requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees