Senior Scientist -- Downstream Process Development

Position Summary
You will contribute to downstream process development for various vaccine programs. You will work closely with the Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist to develop and apply interdisciplinary approaches to improve purification and characterization of the mRNA Drug Substance (DS) for the development of next-generation RNA vaccine candidates. You will regularly contribute at vaccine development meetings and represent the department on multidisciplinary teams. You will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class mRNA-based vaccines to patients around the world.
Position Responsibilities

• Lead the multi-step design, planning and execution of analytical strategies, methods and instrumentation to purify and characterize the mRNA Drug Substance (DS).
• Develop continuous downstream process for drug substance.
• Mentor junior scientists' research activities and provide technical guidance when necessary.
• Collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts to assess the most appropriate analytical approach to support project activities, including use of computational predictive tools, modelling software and data visualization tools where appropriate.
• Lead and be responsible for several projects, helping teams devise effective strategies for analytical requirements and controls.
• Interact with Bioprocess Fermentation, Analytical, and Formulation Development groups to support downstream process development and in-process sample analysis activities.
• Author relevant sections of vaccine technical report documents in support for interdepartmental technology and method transfer.
• Prepare technical reports, critically review data, and evaluate new instrumentation and analytical techniques/approaches, as necessary.
• Independently analyze and provide conclusions regarding experimental data generated.

Qualifications
Must Have

• PhD degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related field,
• Relevant downstream industry or postdoctoral research experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience and strong background in chromatography and filtration.
• Experience with bio-process downstream development.
• Experience with nucleic acid or protein purification and characterization including FPLC, HPLC, UF/DF, UV/Vis, SDS-PAGE, and/or Fragment Analyzer/Tape station.
• Experience mentoring junior level Scientists
• Experience independently designing, planning, and executing purification / recovery activities.
• Understanding of critical quality attributes of drug substance.
• Proficient with a wide variety of software and information systems used in downstream process development platforms
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Nice To Have

• Experience with tech transfer to manufacturing site
• Experience with continuous processing

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform complex data analysis.

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,300.00 to $147,100.00. 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 Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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