Senior Scientist, Drug Product Manufacturing Technologies

About the Role

Use Your Power for Purpose. As a Senior Associate, you will play a crucial role in improving patients’ lives while working r contributions will directly impact the development and delivery of innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients worldwide. Join us in our mission to bring breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

• Manage your own time to meet targets and develop plans for short-term work activities on moderately complex projects.
• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems in standard situations within guidelines and policies.
• Use your judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide technical support and expertise in the development and implementation of new processes and technologies.

• Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience; or a master’s degree with 0+ years of experience; or an associate’s degree with 6 years of experience; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical skills in process development and optimization.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Frequent time in both manufacturing and office environments. The manufacturing environment includes equipment with moving parts. Must be able to perform gowning requirements for entry in the manufacturing areas. Requires lifting, sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing and roof access.

Work Environment:
Office environment, with frequent time in the manufacturing areas. Possible exposure to high noise environments, solvents, and pharmaceutical ingredients. Use of hearing and eye protection is required. Must be available to support 24/7 - 365 operation.

Work Location Assignment:
On Premise.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $. Eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary.

We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives, including a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States. Pfizer endeavors to make careers accessible to all users.