Principal Scientist MSAT

Use Your Power for Purpose
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Pfizer Global Supply is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are transferring technology, ensuring robust commercial processes through process validation or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role within Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, you will:

• Contribute at the therapeutic area level and represent the group on multidisciplinary teams.
• Influence at the therapeutic area or discipline level and increasingly at the project team level.
• Apply technical and functional knowledge to design experiments, assist in project design, and independently complete work.
• Assist the compliance activities on safety and regulatory requirements that are expected and documented through the internal training program.
• Draft regulatory documentation for agency submission
• Execute lab-based studies to improve productivity and/or robustness of licensed processes.
• Lead the mammalian team in creation and execution of complex experimental designs, and oversee interpretation of large data sets, including multifactorial experimental design.
• Lead transfers to commercial facilities for the production of clinical and commercial materials

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of
  experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR
  a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years
  of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of
  relevant experience
• Strong background in designing and executing major experimental programs for biologics drug substance production in both laboratory and pilot-plant settings
• Demonstrated expertise in bioprocessing techniques for development and optimization of biological products
• Sound understanding of statistical experimental design and analysis
• Strong working knowledge of the drug development process for advancing biological incumbents
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with dedicated engineers and scientists
• Experience in drafting regulatory dossiers for agency submission

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in supporting scale-up and technology transfer to pilot or commercial scale facilities
• Extensive experience with protein and carbohydrate chemistry is strongly desired.
• Proficient in benchtop bioreactor operations
• Ability to mentor and guide team members effectively
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a scientific setting
• Experience in process improvement projects to drive efficiency and innovation
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as 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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Normal functions as performed in a bioprocessing laboratory, include lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending and ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
May require occasional off- hour working for participation in teleconferences with other global sites. Some travel may be
required to other sites (~10% time)
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation Assistance: No
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $116,000.00 to $193,400.00. 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. 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.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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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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