Senior Scientist, BRD Portfolio Representative

What You Will Achieve

In your role as 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) and lead the BRD project teams associated with these programs. The BRD teams, comprised of scientists from Science & Technology (S&T) lines, are responsible for cell line and process development, ensuring manufacture of regulatory toxicology and clinical Drug Substance supplies, and regulatory filings. The BRD Rep combines knowledge of BRD scientific disciplines and biologics development with project management skills to ensure project deliverables are met. You will be forecasting and planning resource requirements for your project team.

As BRD Rep you will also support the design and implementation of metric-driven systems for tracking portfolio progression, and of SharePoint-based training and tools for project teams. You will help identify needs for enhanced operational efficiency and work to establish and implement impactful work process improvements.

Leveraging matrix leadership, strategic influence, and a passion for portfolio advancement, you will connect people, science, and execution to accelerate the development of innovative therapies. Your leadership will help Pfizer deliver on its purpose—Breakthroughs that Change Patients’ Lives—by advancing programs that bring meaningful impact to patients globally.

How You Will Achieve It

• 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. Guide BRD project team in defining risk mitigation strategies for realized and potential issues and seek endorsement of risk mitigation strategies from appropriate stakeholders.
• Work with the BRD Project team to facilitate decision making and problem solving for DS-related issues. As necessary, work with BRD line management and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to technically and strategically represent BRD in the PSPT and other management teams.
• Work with BRD project team and PSPT to define operational planning including technology strategy, timelines, budget forecasts and FTE resources estimates.
• Coordinate authoring and review of regulatory documentation, following internal SOPs and BRD guidelines.
• Successfully 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

Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in the area of 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, and 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.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 10%, primarily to other Pfizer sites.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,600.00 to $156,000.00. 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 | (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. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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