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Senior Associate Scientist, Formulation Development

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Chesterfield, Missouri
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 7, 2021

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Sector
Science, Pharmaceutical
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Jobseeker Type
Professional
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

As a Sr. Associate 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. This position will be part of Pharmaceutical Research and Development organization. The colleague will participate in the formulation and process development, scale-up and transfer of protein therapeutics formulations and manufacturing processes. This position will be responsible for performing analytical characterization of candidate molecules by using various biophysical and biochemical characterization techniques.

This is a laboratory based position performing formulation and process development activities specifically for biotherapeutics candidates from pre-clinical and Ph I clinical trials through manufacturing process performance qualification, license application and commercialization. Furthermore this position will assist in developing processes for drug product manufacturing, responsible for data compilation, data presentations and report writing.

It is your dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

The responsibilities of the Sr. Associate Scientist position include, but are not limited to:
  • Participate in developing parenteral formulations for biotherapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, proteins and vaccines.
  • Participate in developing and defining novel formulations for protein therapeutics products.
  • Assist in developing manufacturing processes, under general supervision
  • Perform rapid, comprehensive characterization of candidate molecules to determine the stability profile and applying this information to develop an appropriate dosage form to meet clinical needs. This will be achieved by applying various biophysical and biochemical techniques such as HPLC (SE-HPLC, IEX, RP-HPLC), SDS-PAGE, Capillary Gel electrophoresis (CGE), and imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE).
  • The incumbent will assist in the development and scale-up of processes from bench top to pilot scale and, as required, technology transfer to commercial plants.


Qualifications

Must-Have
  • BS in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering,Pharmacy, B iochemistry,Bioengineering,Biotechnology,Biology , Biomedical engineering and 2-4 years industry or equivalent experience or MS in the above disciplines with 0-3 years of industry or equivalent experience


Preferred
  • BS with 4 years or MS with 2 years of industry experience in parenteral formulation andprocess development ofbiotherapeutics
  • Working knowledge of formulation and process considerations for biotherapeutics including cell and gene therapy, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists for formulation optimization and overall candidate progression
  • Demonstrate increasing autonomy and apply learnings to increase productivity, breadth & depth as well as in projects
  • Independently lead/evaluate technical problems and offer solutions at tech team
  • Leverage knowledge to troubleshoot technical problems and be recognized as an emerging contributor to technical linefunctions
  • Communicate well in written form and verbally within functional line
  • Represent group and know when to ask for help for critical /strategic tasks
  • Train others, apply knowledge and skills with minimal supervision
  • Plan, organize, deliver work withminimal supervision
  • Have a keen sense of decision-makingautonomy vs.what needs endorsement


Other Job Details
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
  • #LI-PFE


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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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