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Analytical Sciences Team Lead

Pfizer Groton, Connecticut On-site senior full-time

Salary

$176,600 to $294,300 per year

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Description

You will lead a team of analytical scientists supporting the development of Pfizer's small molecule drug products from early development through commercialization.

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 cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Champion innovative approaches and digital solutions 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.
  • 3 years of experience leading a team of scientists directly and cross-functionally.
  • Strong communication skills.

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.

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.

Salary and Benefits:

  • The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00.
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help colleagues lead healthy lives and support each of life's moments.

Skills

Required

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • pharmaceutical development
  • leadership
  • communication

Nice to have

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