Senior Scientist, Process Development

Responsibilities

• Independently develop biocatalytic platforms, protocols, and workflows aligned with process chemistry objectives.
• Apply expertise in enzyme screening, protein engineering, reaction kinetics, and reaction scale-up.
• Design and execute experiments with clear objectives and maintain accurate documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Contribute innovative ideas for enzymatic and organic transformations for API synthesis.
• Collaborate with chemists, analysts, and chemical engineers to design novel enzyme-enabled processes.
• Prepare research reports, technical presentations, and external publications.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise staff when assigned.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Biology.
• 0–5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Hands-on experience applying enzymes in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with the development of pharmaceutical processes using biocatalytic methods.
• Ability to work in a standard laboratory environment, including conducting experiments in a fume hood.
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform complex data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in using a broad range of enzymes in organic chemistry.
• Experience designing and optimizing biocatalytic reactions.
• Experience conducting high-throughput screening in multi-well plates.
• Experience developing new enzyme platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary.
• Performance-based bonus target.
• Eligibility for share-based long-term incentive programs.
• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and additional retirement savings contributions.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid caregiver/parental/medical leave.

About the Company

Pfizer is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to discovering and developing innovative therapies that transform millions of lives. Our culture of individual ownership empowers scientists to unearth new treatments and make the world a healthier place.