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Senior Principal Scientist, Small Molecule Drug Product Design

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Groton, Connecticut
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 11, 2022

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Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Staff Scientist
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma
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.

What You Will Achieve

When you join Pfizer, you'll be joining a company and team with a desire to bring new, cutting-edge medicines to patients around the world. As a member of our team, you'll use science and technology to design, characterize and develop the solid form of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and drug product formulations from discovery to commercial launch . You will be able to leverage your existing scientific knowledge, as well as develop in new areas, to evaluate the chemical & physical stability, bio - performance and manufacturability of the drug product across a diverse range of therapeutic areas.

As a Senior Principal Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will be recognized as an outstanding scientist in your group. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams during the formulation design, development, process scale up, and technology transfer of modified release, pediatric and other specialized technologies to our clinical and commercial manufacturing sites in the Pfizer Global Supply organization. With your advanced knowledge of the discipline, you will regularly contribute in multi-disciplinary teams representing the department and influencing cross-functional teams. You will apply scientific and strategic leadership to the effort to advance drug delivery platforms, devices, and combinations therapies to moderate drug release, increase palatability, provide dose flexibility, and achieve the best possible safety and efficacy profile in patients. You will supervise a small team of scientists and guide their work to advance oral drug delivery platforms that address specific needs of patients, e.g., pediatric, geriatric and achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact. You will be responsible for the continuous enhancement of technical skills, scientific knowledge, and personal growth of colleagues. Finally, this position will challenge you to pursue scientific excellence and creativity, in collaboration with industry-leading experts across multiple scientific disciplines. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills as a people leader with the potential to become a team leader that directs the future of oral drug product design and development.

Qualifications

Must-Have
  • PhD in Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline with 8-10 years relevant experience in small molecule drug product design, or BS/MS in Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 12-15 years relevant pharmaceutics industry experience in small molecule drug product design.
  • A breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, foster scientific growth and oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
  • Extensive practical experience working within cross-disciplinary project teams and achieving results in a matrix environment.
  • Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively.
  • A strong interest and motivation to learn and implement new technologies and concepts.


Nice-to-Have
  • Experience in actively developing and advancing scientific initiatives and external collaborations.
  • Proven track record of mentoring and coaching other scientists.
  • Management experience .


NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings, conferences, or project support.

Other Details:

Last Day to Apply: Friday March 11, 2022

Eligible for Employee Referral: YES

Eligible for Relocation: YES

#LI-PFE

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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.

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