QC Senior Analytical Scientist

Role Summary

The CQ Senior Analytical Scientist functions as a Subject Matter Expert for evaluation of testing methods, including internal test methods and compendia methods, and implements updates of test methods through the Global Quality Tracking System (QTS) and PDOCS change control process. The role requires interactions with colleagues within the Rocky Mount site as well as external colleagues within and outside the Pfizer organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and influence goals at the work group or project team level
• Manage time effectively and develop short-term work plans
• Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects
• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems and receive instructions on complex issues
• Work under limited supervision with periodic review
• Develop scientific activities and projects to support team goals and provide mentoring within the team
• Conduct testing on clinical and commercial products, raw materials, validation, and stability
• Train junior colleagues, develop training plans, and oversee training activities for groups
• Support audits, review technical content for compliance, and design protocols for test method transfer and validation
• Collaborate with co-workers, customers, and management to gather input, suggest continuous improvements, and seek external resources to enhance scientific understanding

Qualifications

• Required: BA/BS with at least 9 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 7 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience
• Required: Proficiency in handling current MS Office Applications
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Required: Strong interpersonal abilities
• Required: Solid understanding of US, EU, and ROW cGMP & GLP
• Required: Experience with analytical lab equipment
• Required: Good knowledge of statistical software such as JMPTM and MinitabTM
• Preferred: Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts, Lean Labs
• Preferred: Experience with project management tools, including stakeholder management
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills
• Preferred: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Preferred: Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Preferred: Experience in a leadership role within a laboratory setting
• Preferred: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Preferred: Ability to mentor and develop junior team members

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency with analytical lab equipment
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Statistical software knowledge (JMPTM, MinitabTM)

Additional Requirements

• Physical/Mental Requirements: Stand up for up to 8 hours, sit for up to 8 hours, walking, climbing stairs, respond to visual and audible indicators, wear protective lab clothing, and perform complex data analysis
• Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements: There are no out of the ordinary travel or shift requirements; nonstandard schedule may be required to support business objectives