Director, Vaccine Formulation Development

Role Summary

This is an on-site position within the Vaccines-Early Bioprocess Development organization responsible for leading and managing the early formulation development group. This position requires a strong technical leader who will drive strategy and lead a technical team responsible for executing early formulation development for all vaccine antigens under consideration, including protein, conjugate, toxoid, viral and mRNA based. In this position, the individual will ensure delivery of stable, scalable formulations and processes that are transferable to our clinical partner lines for manufacture of clinical supplies within the program timelines.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate overall formulation development strategies, incorporating knowledge about the antigen (s), material availability, target product profile, and program timelines.
• First line manager of a laboratory group and laboratory staff with the primary responsibility of developing vaccine formulations and early scalable processes.
• Ensure all formulation studies are properly designed, vetted, and documented to ensure delivery of a stable vaccine with the desired characteristics.
• Work closely with the early bioprocess and analytical development team members when planning studies for input and resource allocation.
• With supporting staff, make and provide suitable formulations to support early animal studies as required.
• Provide oversight for vaccine supply manufacture for toxicology studies and ensure all supplies are available within the timelines required.
• Supervise assigned staff including setting objectives and performance management.
• Ensure that the laboratory has systems in place to maintain equipment, reagents, and consumables that are required to accomplish the given work.
• Serve as a Vaccine Formulation Development lead representative on applicable cross-functional subteams. Responsible for knowledge sharing between organizations within Pfizer.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences with min 7 years of appropriate experience
• A strong background in parenteral formulation development.
• Prior team management experience in a relevant area
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated, detail-oriented, with good laboratory skills.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with vaccine and adjuvant drug product development
• Experience with standard biophysical tools to characterize formulations
  
  

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Standard conditions – sitting, standing

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis.

Relocation support available within US

Work Location Assignment: On Premise in Pearl River, NY site

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $169,700.00 to $282,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.

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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