Senior Process Development Scientist

POSITION SUMMARY

Will serve as a laboratory based member of the Technical Services team providing chemistry and process related technical support to OSP, Technology Transfers, changeover cleaning and solvent recovery sections

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and conduct laboratory scale experiments and analysis with minimal supervision to support plant operation and investigation issues, proposed process modifications, new raw material qualification, evaluation of processes to minimize waste (reuse, etc), evaluation of new process technologies
• Collaborate and work with multi-discipline functions such as process engineers, quality, regulatory, compliance, etc in troubleshooting all manufacturing problems and upsets.
• Support/lead technology transfers from developing the standard laboratory procedures (SLP) to execution of laboratory experiments, chemistry training and process validation.
• Review and approve process-related documents.
• Work with other Process Scientists and Engineers to anticipate and eliminate any process chemistry related issues.
• Work with Quality Operations to develop the necessary data and documentation in support of production changes or abnormal process operations to assure that our products meet all Pfizer and regulatory quality standards.
• Proactively monitor, identify and develop improvements to processes
• Collaborate with process centric team (PCT) to implement continuous improvements using Lean Sigma tools.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies and perform analytical analysis and troubleshooting.
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate to unforeseen work requirements.
• Demonstrate accountability for the technical deliverables and milestones accordingly to agreed timelines.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and a "can-do" attitude.
• Adherence to Pfizer safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in Pfizer Global Best Practice Teams as necessary.
• Participate in Global product development teams as necessary.

EDUCATION

Minimum degree in Chemistry or relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2-4 years experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in technology transfers and troubleshooting issues related to technology transfer and pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience working as an individual and effective team player

Core Competencies: teamwork, organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, communication skills both in oral and technical report writing.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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