Pfizer
Senior Scientist - Drug Product Design
Pfizer, Groton, Connecticut, us, 06349
Role Summary
Pfizer’s Drug Product Design group is seeking team members with a desire to bring new, cutting-edge medicines to patients around the world. Our team members use science and technology to design, characterize and develop drug product formulations from candidate selection to commercial launch.
You will leverage your existing scientific knowledge, as well as develop in new areas, to evaluate the chemical & physical stability, bio-performance and manufacturability of the drug product across a diverse range of therapeutic areas.
You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams during the formulation design, development, process scale up, and technology transfer of immediate release, and/or modified release, pediatric and other specialized technologies to our clinical and commercial manufacturing sites in the Pfizer Global Supply organization.
You will apply scientific and strategic leadership to the effort to develop and advance state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing platform technologies. In addition, you will partner with colleagues across Pharmaceutical Sciences-Small Molecules, as well as colleagues at key Pfizer Global Supply sites to develop and implement advanced sensing and advanced process control capabilities.
You will support the development of industry-leading regulatory strategies to support the global regulatory registration and approval of our New Chemical Entity (NCE) submissions.
Qualifications
PhD in Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline with 0-4 years relevant experience in small molecule drug product design, or BS/MS in Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 5-8 years relevant pharmaceutics industry experience in small molecule drug product design.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of collaborative work experiences and capabilities including: the ability to collaborate with peers, foster scientific growth, and contribute to project teams to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
Extensive practical experience working within department and/or cross-disciplinary project teams and achieving results in a matrix environment.
Experience in actively developing and advancing scientific initiatives and external collaborations. Additionally, successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and/or external scientific presentations at industry conferences.
Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively.
A strong interest and motivation to learn and implement new technologies and concepts.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to work in a laboratory setting and operate typical pharmaceutical equipment.
Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements
Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings, conferences, or project support.
Relocation support available.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,300.00 to $147,100.00. 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.
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.
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Pfizer’s Drug Product Design group is seeking team members with a desire to bring new, cutting-edge medicines to patients around the world. Our team members use science and technology to design, characterize and develop drug product formulations from candidate selection to commercial launch.
You will leverage your existing scientific knowledge, as well as develop in new areas, to evaluate the chemical & physical stability, bio-performance and manufacturability of the drug product across a diverse range of therapeutic areas.
You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams during the formulation design, development, process scale up, and technology transfer of immediate release, and/or modified release, pediatric and other specialized technologies to our clinical and commercial manufacturing sites in the Pfizer Global Supply organization.
You will apply scientific and strategic leadership to the effort to develop and advance state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing platform technologies. In addition, you will partner with colleagues across Pharmaceutical Sciences-Small Molecules, as well as colleagues at key Pfizer Global Supply sites to develop and implement advanced sensing and advanced process control capabilities.
You will support the development of industry-leading regulatory strategies to support the global regulatory registration and approval of our New Chemical Entity (NCE) submissions.
Qualifications
PhD in Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline with 0-4 years relevant experience in small molecule drug product design, or BS/MS in Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 5-8 years relevant pharmaceutics industry experience in small molecule drug product design.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of collaborative work experiences and capabilities including: the ability to collaborate with peers, foster scientific growth, and contribute to project teams to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
Extensive practical experience working within department and/or cross-disciplinary project teams and achieving results in a matrix environment.
Experience in actively developing and advancing scientific initiatives and external collaborations. Additionally, successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and/or external scientific presentations at industry conferences.
Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively.
A strong interest and motivation to learn and implement new technologies and concepts.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to work in a laboratory setting and operate typical pharmaceutical equipment.
Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements
Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings, conferences, or project support.
Relocation support available.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,300.00 to $147,100.00. 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.
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.
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