Director - Drug Product Analytics Development

POSITION SUMMARY

You will lead a team of analytical scientists supporting the development of Pfizer's small molecule drug products from early development through commercialization. You will drive analytical strategy, portfolio delivery, scientific excellence, innovation, and talent development while collaborating across multidisciplinary CMC teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and coaching to Analytical Scientists, fostering technical growth and high performance.
• Define and execute analytical development strategies supporting clinical and commercial milestones.
• Lead analytical project planning, resource management, budgeting, risk assessment, and delivery of CMC analytical activities.
• Partner with Drug Product Design, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Champion innovative approaches, digital solutions, modeling, and efficient ways of working to accelerate development and improve productivity.
• Ensure robust, phase-appropriate analytical methods and regulatory-compliant deliverables.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of pharmaceutical development experience including filing experience for novel small molecule drug products.
• 3 years of experience leading a team of scientists directly and cross-functionally
• Strong communication skills-- written, oral and presentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience implementing technical and digital concepts and innovation.
• Strong global regulatory understanding and project management skills
• Experience working with external and outsourcing partners

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

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
• Operating across multiple digital systems which requires significant time using a computer.

WORK LOCATION ASSIGNMENT: On Premise   
 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel is anticipated to be approximately 10% of time to visit sites and external vendors.

Relocation support available

 

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.

 

 

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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