Senior Associate Scientist (Chemistry)

Posted:
9/15/2024, 11:11:24 PM

Location(s):
Municipal District of Carrigaline, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Why Patients Need You

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will be at the centre of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. Your main area of focus will be performing laboratory and pilot-scale process characterization and process optimization studies. Knowledge of continuous manufacturing is desired. You will help Pfizer develop new and improved processes used in the research and development of our drugs. Your innovative mindset will help us develop economical, efficient and safe chemical manufacture of experimental and active drug materials.

With your deep knowledge in the discipline, you will be an active team member who influences at the project team level. You will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying your knowledge and consulting with others. Your ability to plan will help in preparing short-term work activities on projects. Your creativity in developing novel processes and new ideas will be used frequently. You will undertake mentoring activities to guide your team members.

It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Contribute to achievement of goals and influence at the work group/project team level.
  • Contribute and/or lead troubleshooting and investigation of processing issues with assigned Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) processes to support project teams, API sites and global technical groups.
  • Coordinate and support tech transfer activities by drafting protocols, reviewing data, and writing reports.
  • Plan and execute laboratory studies, make detailed observations, analyse and interpret data
  • Work with potentially hazardous chemicals using appropriate personal protective safety equipment in a properly controlled environment.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Proven track record of innovation and consistent project impact
  • Synthetic organic chemistry experience in practice and theory
  • Interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication skills

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience in Pharmaceutical industry
  • Working knowledge and ability to operate analytical techniques used for the characterization of pharmaceutical substances and products

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Closing Date: 02 oct 2024

Additional Information 

  • In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. 

  • Please note there is no relocation support available for this position 

 

How to apply 

  • Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

Purpose  

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. 

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees. 

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

Research and Development

Pfizer

Website: https://www.pfizer.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1849

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine