Principal Materials Scientist

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you’ll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.

What You Will Achieve

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical role in the design and development of manufacturing processes and components to bring products from research to manufacturing.

As a Principal Material Scientist, your leadership and organizational skills will be used to develop technical plans to develop and improve products, processes or services. Through your comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and theories of materials, you will also work towards advancing new materials, technologies, and methodologies. You will be able to take a leadership role to drive new initiatives and facilitate agreements between different teams.

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Provide Materials technical expertise and leadership in drive projects to improve components used to manufacture critical Pfizer products
• Lead initiatives to identify bioplastics or other new polymeric materials or technologies to enhance and improve the Pfizer portfolio and drive NetZero initiatives.
• Implement unique materials solutions to support product improvements and drive Pfizer’s sustainability and NetZero initiatives
• Lead technical efforts to ensure timely resolution of material issues/ investigations to sustain a consistent supply of Pfizer products to our patients
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to Pfizer network initiatives to qualify replacement materials, reduce costs and ensure a consistent supply of product to patients
• Provide technical expertise to drive industry focus to evaluate bioplastics and other new materials technologies to drive Net Zero efforts.
• Utilize Supplier and Pfizer site listening network systems and data analytics to facilitate proactive trend analysis to mitigate subsequent issues and drive continuous improvements.
• Partner with QA, Procurement, suppliers, and other enabling organizations to drive new materials, NetZero, and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to address and implement new materials compendial requirements and expectations.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience OR an associates degree with 8 years of experience OR a bachelors with at least 5 years of experience OR Masters Degree with more than 3 years of experience, OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience in Polymer Science, Materials Science/Engineering or other related science/engineering
• 5+ years of experience
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and technical capabilities.
• Experience working with Supply operations, as well as enabling functions, managing and leading projects to meet agreed deadlines, including regulatory submissions to support new products.
• Strong understanding of materials and packaging component suppliers and processes
• Proven project management, analytical, problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Strong experience with sustainability and NetZero Programs

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be capable of completing a full day of work either at a desk/computer or in a supplier or network manufacturing site.
• Must be capable of supporting lab activities, as needed, to provide testing guidance and to lift up to 25 lbs. (computer, files, test samples) on occasion.
• Must be capable of applying their skills to the solution of material problems. In addition to the technical issues, individual must work well in a team environment and be capable of fostering the confidence across the supply network.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional non-core/non-standard work hours may be required to support meetings in different regions or to support critical activities.
• Domestic and International Travel will be required to provide on-site technical support, visit supplier sites and address issues across the network.
• Adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment will be critical for lab work and site/supplier visits, as required.

OTHER INFORMATION

Last date to apply: February 9, 2024
Work Location Assignment:Flexible

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00. 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 tendersglobal.net (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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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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