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Why Patients Need You

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Your contributions will directly impact the development of new

therapies and vaccines, ultimately improving the lives of patients around the world. By leveraging cutting-edge design and process

development capabilities, you will help accelerate the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally.

What You Will Achieve

• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale process characterization and optimization studies

• Develop new and improved processes for drug research and development

• Manage time effectively and develop short-term work plans

• Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects

• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems and receive instructions on complex issues

• Work under limited supervision with periodic review and provide mentoring within the team

• Lead troubleshooting and investigation of analytical issues with existing commercial API processes.

• Support project teams, API sites, and global technical groups by coordinating and supporting tech transfer activities

• Plan and execute laboratory studies, enhance the Process Analytical Technology program, ensure safety with hazardous chemicals, and support Operational Excellence initiatives

How You Will Achieve It

• Contribute to achievement of goals and influence at the work group/project team level.

• Contribute and/or lead troubleshooting and investigation of bioprocessing issues with existing commercial Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) processes to support project teams, API sites and global technical groups.

• Coordinate and support tech transfer activities by drafting protocols, reviewing data, and writing reports.

• Plan and execute laboratory studies, make detailed observations, analyze and interpret data.

• Support the Process Analytical Technology program and the Operational Excellence initiatives utilizing advanced analytical, chemometric, and statistical skills to upgrade process performance.

• Work with potentially hazardous chemicals using appropriate personal protective safety equipment in a properly controlled environment.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BA/BS with at least 6 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 4 years of experience

• Practical experience in a range of analytical techniques

• Technical knowledge and skills in purification of biologics achieved through industrial or academic experience in research anddevelopment, technical operations, manufacturing, etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in supporting scale-up and technology transfer to pilot or comercial scale facilities

• Experience in a research laboratory setting, a strong background of traditional bioprocessing, and/or a working knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)/statistical methods

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree combined with over 4 years of relevant experience

• Advanced analytical, chemometric, and statistical skills

• Experience with Process Analytical Technology programs

• Knowledge of Operational Excellence initiatives

• Ability to work with potentially hazardous chemicals safely

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Ability to mentor and guide team members

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Involves typical bioprocessing lab activities (all the examples mentioned in job description)

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Schedule is 1st shift, Monday - Friday. May require some out of hours working to support laboratory work or participation in teleconferences with other global sites. Some travel may be required, but is not expected to be a standard aspect of role (< 5% of time)

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: January 28, 2025

• Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES

• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $77,100.00 to $128,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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