Senior Scientist, Process Development

Pfizer

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Work type: On-site
Location: Groton, CT
Salary: $93,600–$156,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 15 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $125k

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About Pfizer

Pfizer Inc. is one of the world''s largest biopharmaceutical companies, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Pfizer currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$176,600 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Scientist, Process Development

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Join Pfizer's Chemical Research and Development team in Groton as a biocatalysis chemist, contributing to the innovative enzymatic processes for key precursors used in API synthesis. This role involves enzyme screening, reaction optimization, and developing biocatalytic workflows, requiring expertise in enzyme classes relevant to pharmaceuticals, high-throughput screening, and organic chemistry. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across R&D and manufacturing, coaching staff and preparing technical reports. Ideal candidates have a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Biology with up to 5 years of industry experience, hands-on lab skills, and strong data analysis abilities. This position demands scientific rigor, innovation, and effective communication within Pfizer's Technology API group, focusing on advancing biocatalysis technologies for pharmaceutical processes.

Skills

enzyme_screening protein_engineering reaction_kinetics high_throughput_screening electronic_laboratory_notebooks data_analysis organic_chemistry API_synthesis multi_well_plates technical_presentations fume_hood collaboration_tools communication_platforms document_management_systems project_management_software cloud_storage CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop biocatalytic platforms, protocols, and workflows for API synthesis.
Conduct enzyme screening, protein engineering, and reaction kinetics studies.
Design and execute experiments with clear objectives and maintain documentation.
Innovate enzymatic transformations for efficient API synthesis processes.
Optimize biocatalytic reactions for cost, robustness, and product quality.
Collaborate on novel enzyme-enabled process designs across multidisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Biology with 0-5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
Hands-on experience applying enzymes in a laboratory setting.
Expertise in designing and optimizing biocatalytic reactions and high-throughput screening.
Ability to work independently on complex projects and maintain accurate documentation.
Strong communication skills for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with data analysis and contributing innovative ideas for enzymatic transformations.

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