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Are you looking for a Scientist Job in Pharmaceutical Research and Development? Pfizer Careers is hiring for a Scientist – Small Molecule Technology role in Chennai, India. This is an exciting opportunity and is ideal for Ph.D. professionals seeking advanced Organic Chemistry Jobs focused on API process development, scale-up, and innovation. Join a global leader in healthcare and contribute to cutting-edge drug development projects.
About the Company
Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to discovering, developing, and delivering breakthrough medicines and vaccines that improve patient lives worldwide. With a strong presence in Research and Development, Pfizer drives innovation across drug discovery, Small Molecule Technology, and advanced manufacturing processes. Through Pfizer Careers, professionals can explore a rewarding Scientist Job and specialized Organic Chemistry Jobs that contribute to life-changing therapies. The company operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities that follow strict global quality and regulatory standards. Pfizer fosters a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering employees to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on global healthcare.
- Job Title: Scientist – Small Molecule Technology
- Location: India – Chennai
- Job Requisition ID: 4951565
Job Description
- Develop safe, robust, scalable, and efficient manufacturing processes for intermediate and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) suitable for both pilot plant and commercial scale production.
- Performing a literature search and identifying various synthetic routes for process development.
- Promotes the use of novel experimental approaches within a sub-function; routinely investigates/creates innovative processes, hypotheses, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of interpretation of structures using spectral techniques like NMR, IR & Mass spectra.
- Planning and performing experiments as per process governance (Lab feasibility, Optimization, Pre-validation, CPP, and Validation)
- Performing What-if studies, stress studies, holding time studies, Mass balance, recovery studies, and scale-up studies.
- Encountering the process challenges on time and supporting production teams for scale-up activities.
- Handling of business-critical / supply chain-critical related investigational projects on a fast track
- Participate in a brainstorming activity for the project to identifying the scope of improvement
- Responsible for making necessary scientific and statutory documents for the lab execution of a given project
- Designing experiments based on the project /business requirement in varying scale as per the needs
- Perform data analysis, interpret the data, and provide a scientific rationale for the experiments
- Support the next-level manager in providing the cost estimates associated with R&D project proposals
- Summarize the experimental results and present them to the next-level managers for discussion
- Prepare Technical project updates with precise data as per the business meeting requirements regularly
- Knowledge of ICH guidelines.
- Willingness to learn and apply new technology/ tools to meet process/business needs
- Coordinate with Analytical, Process Safety, and Process Engineering teams on the project discussions and support the need of them to drive the project
- Utilization of electronic tools (Biovia eLN, GDMS, LIMS)
- Partner closely with other CRD scientists, Process Engineers, Process Safety Chemists, Crystallization Technologists, Pilot Plant facility, Analytical, Formulation, and manufacturing colleagues at Global Pfizer sites as required.
- Responsible for instrument qualification across the CRD labs (coordination with the instrumentation team, quality team)
- Ensure compliance with cGMP /GSP procedures and practices
- Ensure effective safety systems are implemented in the premises
- Perform other tasks as per the dynamic business requirement
Qualification
- Ph.D in the field of Organic Chemistry.
- Demonstrated capabilities and experience in performing chemical reactions, structure characterizations, basic understanding of chromatography, Crystallizations, Basic safety principles, Basic quality principles, and basic understanding of analytical techniques.
- Experience and demonstrated competencies in working with teams in a matrixed organization, building and nurturing relationships, and effective engagement resulting in successful outcomes.
- A candidate should have skills in preparing technical reports and adhering to compliance.
