Scientist Chem-Analytical

Pfizer • Groton, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Your work will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver best-in-class medicines to patients globally. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your contributions will be vital in helping Pfizer achieve new milestones and make a global impact on patient health. As a Scientist – PAT Specialist, 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. As an Analytical SME, you will be a key member of the cross-functional PCMM (Pfizer Continuous Manufacturing Module) team, providing technical expertise for Process Analytical Technology (PAT) instrumentation within a clinical solid oral dose GMP manufacturing environment. You will provide analytical support to manufacturing campaigns, manage analytical instrumentation, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of drug product manufacturing processes. Your role will blend hands-on instrument management with analytical method development, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with 6+ years of R&D or manufacturing experience of MSc in Analytical Chemistry or related subject with 4+ years’ of R&D or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with interdisciplinary drug development teams, analytical instrumentation and method development in a regulated (GMP/GxP) environment.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PAT instruments (NIR, FBRM), APC software, chemometrics, and/or data analysis in a GMP environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills preferred and a proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, leadership and initiative

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain PAT analytical instrumentation (e.g., NIR, FBRM Instruments, APC Software) for manufacturing campaigns, including preparation, installation, calibration, and performance checks.
• Monitor instrumentation output during campaigns using advanced process control software & real-time dashboards & analytics.
• Author and maintain system life cycle (SLC) documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports.
• Drive and manage change management, manufacturing investigations, and CAPA processes.
• Communicate progress, plans, and risks to project teams, management, and stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with global colleagues in Analytical R&D, Drug Product Design & Supply, Quality Operations, and Pfizer Global Supply.
• Mentor and guide team members as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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