WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development, where we strive to transform advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to accelerate the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
An exciting growth assignment in ARD API Analytical designed to develop scientists into Analytical API Project Leads with the capability to support programs across the drug development lifecycle (R1 through WF4). The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience leading analytical strategy elements within cross-functional teams, while receiving structured mentoring and coaching to accelerate readiness for future project leadership roles. This role can provide exposure to both early-phase (R1/WF2) and late-phase (WF3/WF4) development, with emphasis on technical leadership, regulatory communication, and delivery of fit-for-purpose analytical strategies.
The successful candidate will have a good background in analytical chemistry, an eye for detail, good communication skills and a basic knowledge of GMP concepts.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
Support and progressively lead analytical workstreams within project teams.
Contribute to and align on analytical strategy and control strategy development.
Track and communicate risks, timelines, and deliverables.
Author or contribute to analytical sections of regulatory documentation.
Support specification setting and justification using risk-based approaches.
Partner with key stakeholders (Process Chemistry, Quality, Regulatory, Supply).
Actively participate in issue resolution and decision-making discussions.
Communicate effectively within a matrixed team environment.
Demonstrate ability to lead analytical discussions with increasing independence.
Apply phase-appropriate analytical strategies across R1–WF4.
Deliver regulatory-ready analytical documentation.
Clearly articulate and manage risk-based decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
Applicant must have a PhD or JD with 8+ years of experience.
Experience in analytical chemistry or related field
Demonstrated ability to meet timelines with minimal supervision and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and solve complex analytical problems.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including visualization of data and drafting reports.
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient with a breadth of relevant methodologies such as, chromatography, dissolution, IR/Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, particle size analysis, and NMR, with expertise in one or more of these techniques.
Nice-to-Have
MD/DVM with 2+ years of experience.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Prior experience with analysis of peptide therapeutics.
Experience with trace level impurity analysis
Understanding and prior experience in global regulatory submission processes.
Familiarity about separation technology including liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, SFC, etc.
Experience with a wide variety of software and information systems utilized in the pharmaceutical industry (eg LIMS, Chromatographic Software, Veeva, electronic notebooks).
The ability to use computational predictive tools, modelling software or data visualization tools.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform calculations and data analysis is required. This role requires the use of laboratory equipmentand working in laboratories. Some lifting may be required.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Some travel may be required.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: July 28, 2026
Additional Location Information: NA
Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
Secondment 6-12 months
If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
There will be no change to your current work location.
Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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