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Principal Scientist, Upstream Process Development

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Andover, Massachusetts
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 10, 2020

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Drug Development, Other, Manufacturing/QA/QC
Position Type
Full Time
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma
The Upstream Process Development group of Pfizer's Bioprocess R&D organization in Andover, MA is seeking a highly motivated and energetic scientist interested in working on the forefront of cell culture process development for biologics manufacturing to support Pfizer's growing pipeline. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of early and late stage cell culture processes, tech transfer, process characterization, authoring of associated regulatory submissions and lead new technology development initiatives. She/he will be expected to provide strong technical and strategic leadership and make significant contributions to cross-functional project teams to ensure efficient and timely execution of the team's deliverables.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for successful development, characterization and tech transfer of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes of mammalian cell cultures. Technical leader who applies scientific and technical expertise and business acumen to establish strategies, drive safe and efficient lab work, and deliver robust, high-quality, and high-yield manufacturing processes. Develops creative and pragmatic solutions to technical and operational challenges.
  • Establishes and drives relevant and impactful innovation programs that are aligned with business drivers and regulatory paradigms to enhance upstream manufacturing technologies and work processes.
  • Contributes to regulatory submissions and query responses; presents data/ strategy to peers and management in appropriate internal and external venues (technical meetings, project team meetings, conferences); authors technical reports, patent applications, and publications in peer-reviewed journals, as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates positive leadership qualities, mentors junior scientists, and fosters a collaborative team environment; models and engenders desired values and behaviors, including quality, integrity, respect, and personal accountability.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD degree with3-8 years of experience, Master's degree with 7-11 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 9-13 years of experience in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or Life Sciences related field, with relevant industry experience in cell culture process development.
  • Experience with successful process development, tech transfer and process scale-up to GLP/GMP manufacturing is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive for results and lead innovation and change.
  • Applicants should be organized, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively; adept at working in a fast-paced team environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills as well as analytical and computer proficiencies.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Expertise in at least one of the following areas is preferred: mammalian cell metabolism, media development, continuous manufacturing and PAT technologies.
  • Experience with employing systems biology approaches to probe and solve biological problems related to cell culture process development.
  • Proficient in statistical experimental design and analysis of complex multi-variate processes.


OTHER DETAILS
  • Last Date to Apply: December 23, 2020
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
  • Eligible for Relocation Package: Yes
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