Sr. Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Pfizer

4d•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. In this role, you will: Design, develop, and validate analytical methods for small molecules and biologics, including HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and compendial methods. Provide technical leadership in analytical strategy for method development, validation, and method transfers. Interpret and integrate analytical data to support regulatory submissions, investigations, and product characterization. Collaborate cross-functionally with formulation scientists, microbiologists, and process engineers to ensure seamless technical transfer and product development. Maintain and improve laboratory instrumentation and systems in compliance with GLP, cGMP, and Pfizer Quality Standards. Document experimental work with precision and clarity to ensure reproducibility and audit readiness. Participate in project meetings, presenting data and providing scientific insights to guide decision-making. 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. 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. Utilize scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques, drawing on prior experience and consulting with colleagues Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects, making decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, and receive instructions on complex problems with periodic review Communicate progress, plans, requirements, and risks to managers, stakeholders in partner groups, and higher management through written reports and presentations

Requirements

BA/BS with at least 9 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 7 years of experience
Working knowledge of applicable industry test standards, relevant regulatory guidance, Design Controls, and the Product Development Process
Experience with interdisciplinary drug development teams
Industrial experience in developing analytical strategies and methods to support product and process development
Proficiency in assessing the quality and characteristics of drug substance and drug products
Experience in a regulated environment such as Good Laboratory Practices (part of GxP)
Demonstrated technical expertise in analytical techniques, method development and troubleshooting, particularly LC-MS, HPLC, and GC
Proven proficiency with both analytical laboratory data and process-relevant data
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of teamwork
Experience with advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation
Ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems
Experience in mentoring and guiding team members
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate analytical methods for small molecules and biologics, including HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and compendial methods.
Provide technical leadership in analytical strategy for method development, validation, and method transfers.
Interpret and integrate analytical data to support regulatory submissions, investigations, and product characterization.
Collaborate cross-functionally with formulation scientists, microbiologists, and process engineers to ensure seamless technical transfer and product development.
Maintain and improve laboratory instrumentation and systems in compliance with GLP, cGMP, and Pfizer Quality Standards.
Document experimental work with precision and clarity to ensure reproducibility and audit readiness.
Participate in project meetings, presenting data and providing scientific insights to guide decision-making.
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.
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.
Utilize scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques, drawing on prior experience and consulting with colleagues
Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects, making decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, and receive instructions on complex problems with periodic review
Communicate progress, plans, requirements, and risks to managers, stakeholders in partner groups, and higher management through written reports and presentations

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.

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