Andover, Massachusetts, United States
16 hours ago
Senior Associate Scientist
Why Patients Need You

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients.  Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

What You Will Achieve

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Your contributions will be pivotal in translating advanced science and technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines, ultimately improving patient outcomes globally. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver top-tier medicines to patients worldwide.

How You Will Achieve It

In this role, you will:

Contribute to immediate work group goals and collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives

Develop analytical methods for characterizing and supporting the manufacturing of therapeutic proteins and vaccines

Implement technology and continuous process development to ensure success in drug discovery programs

Serve as the primary Technical Expert for manufacturing methods, conducting scientific studies and recommending improvements for reliability, cost, safety, compliance, and environmental performance

Support lab-scale processes and scaled-up processes for internal pilot production facilities

Troubleshoot and improve established analytical test methods, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

Represent Analytical Technology Research and Development in cross-functional project teams and participate in technical writing, review of analytical documentation, and regulatory submissions

Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and functional order, complying with safety and regulatory requirements

Independently plan and perform work assignments, interpret and present data, and provide analytical support for product transfers, new product development, and cost improvement projects

Develop methods for Large Molecules Drug Products, while prioritizing work to meet project deadlines and solving moderately complex problems under moderate supervision

Qualifications

Must-Have

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.

Strong working knowledge of analytical chemistry principles

Ability to perform complex data analysis

Proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues

Experience in planning and carrying out experiments independently

Competence with complex instrumentation and software

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have

Strong knowledge and experience with international CMC regulatory requirements

Familiarity with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)

Technical capability in several major areas of analytical sciences

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Strong organizational and time management skills

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to lift over 30 lbs.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work on weekend, off shifts and holiday as business demands. Travel <10%.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: February 17 , 2025Referral Bonus Eligibility: YESEligible for Relocation Package: NO

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00. 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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