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 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. With your deep knowledge in the discipline, you will be an active team member who influences at the project team level. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic, inorganic compounds, or biologics to determine chemical and physical properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation or drug product development process.

You will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others. Your ability to plan will help in preparing short-term work activities on projects. Your creativity in developing novel processes and new ideas will be used frequently. You will undertake mentoring activities to guide your team members.

It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. Shift work (2 shift discontinuous) form the basis for this role.

How You Will Achieve It

• Contribute to achievement of goals and influences at the work group/project team level.
• Assist in the establishment of analytical procedures and interpret results/technical data.
• Communicate progress, plans, requirements and risks to the senior analyst, manager, stakeholders in partner groups and higher management informally and, if required, formally through written reports and presentations.
• Actively participate and report progress into cross-functional project teams to meet customer expectations, project milestones and Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} standards.
• Prepare and review technical documents, including validation protocols and reports, analytical test procedures, investigation reports, and change controls.
• Develop analytical methodologies and strategies needed to progress biotherapeutic products in the pipeline.
• Support development, qualification, validation, and transfer of cell-based and immunoassays in support of diverse portfolio in varying stages of clinical development.
• Analyze and communicate experimental results both orally and in written reports to colleagues and management.
• Provide the necessary documentation for regulatory submissions as required and writes deficiency responses.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree with some years of relevant experience
• Experience with interdisciplinary drug development teams and industrial experience developing analytical strategies and methods in support of product and process development and to assess the quality and characteristics of biotherapeutics
• Experience working in a regulated environment, such as Good Laboratory Practices {part of GxP}
• Demonstrated technical expertise in functional verification of design
• Working knowledge of applicable industry test standards, relevant regulatory guidance, Design Controls and Product Development Process
• Able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree
• Exceptional interpersonal skills preferred and a proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, leadership and initiative

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise (Sandwich, Kent)

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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