Scientist, Sample Logistics & Solutions

at  Pfizer

Why Patients Need You
Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.
What You Will Achieve
The primary purpose of this job role is to function as a senior member of the Sample Logistics and Solutions (SLS) team within Pfizer Vaccine Research & Development (VRD). The candidate will be responsible for helping to author and coordinate compliance documents within the team. The candidate will implement process improvements in the general daily lab flow activities. In addition, the candidate may manage direct reports as needed. The candidate will work in a team setting and will share roles and responsibilities as assigned by the team leader/manager.

How You Will Achieve It

• The candidate will perform job responsibilities in compliance with GxP and all other regulatory agency requirements.
• Authors Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Planned Deviation Notes (PDNs), guideline working practices, and Laboratory Deviation Reports (LDRs) and other compliance related documents.
• Tracks and addresses trends from deviation reports.
• Manage direct reports as requested by immediate manager. This includes managing the employee’s growth and career development and giving guidance on VRD aligned goals.
• At the request of the manager, the candidate may act in the role of study point of contact for assigned studies in Pfizer’s vaccine portfolio. This entails acting as an intermediary between SLS lab analysts and clinical study teams and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) in resolving sample shipment discrepancies and representing the HSLS team at cross-functional study team meetings. This also involves providing relevant updates to clinical study teams as needed.
• The candidate will work with a team of managers and collaborate across functional lines to develop and implement process improvements and build efficiencies for daily lab activities.
• Helps to improve the process flow for daily lab activities of the HSLS team.
• The candidate will participate in the hiring process (resume reviewing, interviewing, and scheduling) and the onboarding process for new and incoming SLS colleagues.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology or related scientific field. (Advanced Degree a plus)
• 5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong people skills and ability to communicate well within the team and across different functional units
• Strong organizational and coordinating skills
• Proven record of effectively leading teams of individuals. Prior managerial experience a plus.
• Should be self-motivated, taking the initiative to lead projects and develop and execute a pre-determined plan.
• Should be able to multi-task and align with program objectives.
• Needs to have solid decision-making skills and be able to resolve moderately complex problems
• Able to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply: 21 AUGUST 2024
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus.
• Eligible for Relocation Package.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,900.00 to $124,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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