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Senior Scientist, BRD Portfolio Representative

Pfizer · Andover, MA · 2 wk ago
On-siteAnalyst$94k–$156k/yrFull-time

About the Role

As the Bioprocess Research & Development Portfolio Representative (BRD Rep), you will serve as the single point-of-contact for BRD on multiple Pharmaceutical Sciences Project Teams (PSPT). You will lead BRD project teams responsible for cell line and process development, ensuring manufacture of regulatory toxicology and clinical Drug Substance supplies, and regulatory filings. Combining knowledge of BRD scientific disciplines and biologics development with project management skills, you will ensure project deliverables are met, forecast and plan resource requirements, and support the design and implementation of metric-driven systems for tracking portfolio progression. You will also help identify needs for enhanced operational efficiency and work to establish and implement impactful work process improvements. Leveraging matrix leadership and strategic influence, you will connect people, science, and execution to accelerate the development of innovative therapies.

Responsibilities

  • Represent BRD on Pharm Sci Project Team (PSPT), ensuring optimal coordination of activities and deliverables, and timely communication of progress, issues, and strategies.
  • Work with BRD Project Team and PSPT to develop integrated project plans to support delivery of portfolio project objectives.
  • Establish and ensure alignment of project strategy amongst all stakeholders, including BRD S&T lines, BRD leadership team, PSPT, and Pre-POC Management Team.
  • Identify and communicate project risks and issues, and guide BRD project team in defining risk mitigation strategies.
  • Facilitate decision making and problem solving for Drug Substance-related issues with the BRD project team.
  • Work with BRD line management and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to technically and strategically represent BRD in the PSPT and other management teams.
  • Define operational planning including technology strategy, timelines, budget forecasts, and FTE resource estimates with the BRD project team and PSPT.
  • Coordinate authoring and review of regulatory documentation, following internal SOPs and BRD guidelines.
  • Balance workload of multiple portfolio projects.
  • Support BRD Portfolio Group initiatives for enhanced efficiency of portfolio progression through training and tools development, metric-based portfolio tracking, sharing of best practices, and other operational improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in Genetics, Molecular or Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences/Life Sciences, or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, with experience in development of biological therapeutics and/or vaccines within the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.
  • Broad technical knowledge of cell line and process development of biologics achieved through industrial experience and understanding of early phase Pharmaceutical Sciences project progression.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively across functional lines and organizations.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented leadership and participation style, with ability to mentor less experienced team members.
  • Strong and pragmatic technical problem-solving skills.
  • Proven record of managing projects of moderate complexity and leading effective teams.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with tools used for project planning, tracking, and management, including Excel, GDMS, SharePoint, etc.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience on portfolio project teams as BRD rep or BRD line technology lead.
  • Ability to distill information from multiple sources into a cohesive project plan, and to analyze project-specific experience to translate into guidance across portfolio projects.
  • Familiarity with regulatory/ICH guidelines and IND/IMPD regulatory filings.

Schedule

Travel up to 10%, primarily to other Pfizer sites. Work Location Assignment: Hybrid.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,600.00 to $156,000.00. 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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