Senior Scientist
- Employer
- Pfizer
- Location
- Chesterfield, Missouri
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 12, 2021
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Senior Scientist
- Organization Type
- All Industry, Pharma
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Why Patients Need You
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development 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 in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy 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.
ROLE SUMMARY
Senior scientist with broad scientific knowledge of antibody generation, protein purification and cell culture/cell banking to join the Operations Group as the Critical Reagent Analytical Lifecycle Lead, will contribute to the reagent characterization efforts across groups lines that support the development of monoclonal antibodies, gene therapies and vaccines and out commercial stake holders.
We are seeking a candidate to join us in building capabilities to lead the industry in the advancement of products to the market through innovation and execution of analytical testing. This position will provide leadership and contribute to oversight of working team members across partner lines will also provide technical counsel to other scientists, organizations, and senior leadership. Critical reagents support the analytical test methods and confirm suitable quality of clinical supplies in a broad biologics' portfolio.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Other Job Details:
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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.
Research and Development
#LI-PFE
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development 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 in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy 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.
ROLE SUMMARY
Senior scientist with broad scientific knowledge of antibody generation, protein purification and cell culture/cell banking to join the Operations Group as the Critical Reagent Analytical Lifecycle Lead, will contribute to the reagent characterization efforts across groups lines that support the development of monoclonal antibodies, gene therapies and vaccines and out commercial stake holders.
We are seeking a candidate to join us in building capabilities to lead the industry in the advancement of products to the market through innovation and execution of analytical testing. This position will provide leadership and contribute to oversight of working team members across partner lines will also provide technical counsel to other scientists, organizations, and senior leadership. Critical reagents support the analytical test methods and confirm suitable quality of clinical supplies in a broad biologics' portfolio.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the generation and characterization of critical bioanalytical reagents with internal and external partners.
- Provide oversight of critical reagent strategy and road map and ensure that the quality of critical reagents used in cell-based and immunoassays to support a diverse portfolio in varying stages of clinical development.
- Facilitate reagent lifecycle during drug development, ensuring that adequate reagent supplies are available to support bioanalytical studies.
- Provide technical expertise and scientific oversight for the generation and characterization reagents; review technical reports and assist with troubleshooting and problem solving, as needed.
- Partner and collaborate actively with cross-functional teams to discuss and remediate issues pertaining to critical reagents.
- Collaborate and mentor colleagues on scientific and strategic directions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD with 0+ years of significant, relevant experience
- M.S. with 7+ years of significant, relevant experience
- B.S. with 9+ years of significant, relevant experience
- Excellent verbal presentation skills and outstanding leader behaviors
- Experience in biotech drug development including creation and lifecycle management of critical reagents used in analytical testing
- Experience in cGMP labs including delivery of integrated solutions in regulatory environments.
- Ability to work closely with Pfizer internal & external partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in polyclonal and monoclonal antibody generation and characterization.
- Experience in working with external vendors/ CROs
- Demonstrated expertise in the development of bioassay and potential impact of critical reagents in these methodologies
- Have a general knowledge of regulatory guidelines pertaining to reagent qualification
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional work outside business hours to accommodate other Pfizer sites and partners.
- Up to 10% travel to Pharm Sci BTx & PGS sites (possible international travel)
Other Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: August 11, 2021
- Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES
- Eligible for Relocation Assistance: YES
#LI-PFE
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.
Research and Development
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