Principal Scientist - Process Analytical Technology

Principal Scientist - Process Analytical Technology

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, laboratory/production environment to implement process analytical technology (PAT) that supports Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Drug Product (DP) Manufacturing Operations. Identify, develop, and deliver PAT applications in support of commercial manufacturing in Kalamazoo. Support the Process Analytical Technology (PAT) program and the Operational Excellence initiatives utilizing advanced analytical, chemo metric, and data science skills to upgrade process performance and/or increase process knowledge.

Support product transfers, new product development, and cost improvement projects.

• Implement technical solutions and analytical strategies using PAT.
• Lead adoption and use of PAT instruments and machine learning models.
• Assess feasibility and ensure technical soundness of instruments/models for process monitoring and control.
• Apply scientific concepts across chemistry, PAT, and data science with high learning agility.
• Support automation development between PAT tools and process data systems (e.g., AVEVA Pi).
• Mentor and develop scientific staff; promote growth and knowledge sharing.
• Plan and manage short- and long-term development activities, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Foster diverse perspectives to drive innovative solutions.
• Coordinate instrumentation usage across projects for equitable access.
• Contribute to technical documentation (SOPs, tech transfer, process diagrams, regulatory submissions).
• Ensure compliance with development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP, and GMP requirements.

• Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience; or a master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience; or a PhD with 0+ years of experience; or an associate’s degree with 8 years of experience; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum 3 years with production applicable PAT experience is preferred.
• Broad spectroscopy background preferred with the ability to perform multi-variate data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to program in R, Python, and/or MATLAB is preferred.

The position involves working in a laboratory/production environment, which may include standing for long periods of time and working with chemicals. The position requires the ability to perform mathematical calculations including complex data analysis.

The position may require colleagues to work off-hours, weekends and/or holidays to meet business or customer needs.

Work Location Assignment:
On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.

Benefits offered include 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate…