Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D - Pfizer, S.A. de C.V : Job Details

We're in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients' lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer's purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients' lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

As a Principal Scientist (R5) in Drug Product Development Analytical (DPDA-Analytical R&D), 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. You will be recognized as a technical expert and a significant scientific contributor. With your deep knowledge of the discipline, you will regularly contribute at the therapeutic area level and can represent the department on multidisciplinary teams.

You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties during drug product development process. You will be entrusted with setting objectives and planning resource requirements for your project team. You will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience. You will undertake mentoring activities to guide team members.

Responsibilities

• This colleague will be responsible for developing analytical strategies in support of several pharmaceutical drug products during all development phases, including supporting manufacturing process development, developing, validating and transferring analytical methods, designing stability studies for shelf-life assignments, and developing advanced control strategies.
• Proficient with a breadth of relevant methodologies such as chromatography, dissolution, IR/Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, particle size analysis and NMR, with expertise in one or more of these techniques.
• Experience with working with solid or semi-solid sample matrices, organic samples or pharmaceutical samples will be an integral part of this role.
• Collaborates with colleagues and subject matter experts to assess the most appropriate analytical approach to support project activities, including use of computational predictive tools, modelling software and data visualization tools where appropriate.
• Through effective leadership, communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, this colleague will have the opportunity to lead and be responsible for several projects, helping teams devise effective strategies for analytical requirements and controls.
• The candidate must be able to collaborate with and mentor peers as well as effectively interact with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Author relevant sections of global regulatory submissions in support of new drug approvals. They will also prepare technical reports, critically review data, and may evaluate new instrumentation and analytical techniques/approaches.
• Proficient with a wide variety of software and information systems and the curiosity and passion to continue learning in a dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry
• 4+ years pharmaceutical drug product development experience
• Proven record of strong technical skills and scientific expertise in analytical method development and troubleshooting
• Experience with technologies focused on analysis of pharmaceutical drug products such as: HPLC, LC-MS, dissolution, spectroscopy (UC, IR, Raman) etc.
• Understanding of critical quality attributes of complex formulated products
• Exemplary people skills and demonstrable leadership behaviors
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills
• Preference for other analytical techniques of value such as particle size analysis, thermal methods, material characterization, forensic analysis etc.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Routine computer use is anticipated.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Less than 10% travel anticipated.

Additional Information

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,900.00 to $166,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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.

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

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.