Principal Scientist MSAT Full-time NEW

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 an 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