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Sr Principal Scientist

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Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Lead a team of chemists in drug development, ensuring safe and efficient processes while building strong partnerships and driving operational improvements.
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  • State of the art knowledge of process chemistry, analytical chemistry, scale-up, modern synthetic methodology, including aspects of asymmetric synthesis, green chemistry, catalysis, and physical organic chemistry as it relates to reaction mechanism is expected.
  • Contemporary knowledge of drug development, the pharmaceutical industry, and fundamental principles of process development from a laboratory and manufacturing perspective.
  • Strong track record of managing integrated synthetic chemistry development laboratories with 15-30 process chemists and analytical chemists.
  • Strong track record of successful delivery of projects, using sound scientific analysis and judgment to advance programs.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Experience of leading and developing teams, mentoring and directing other colleagues.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain an accurate scientific notebook, and draft concise emails, written reports, publications, synthesis information packages and related documents
  • Rational, innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
  • Capable of leading and planning the scientific direction of multi-discipline projects.


  • Lead a group of 15-30 process and analytical chemists at an external partner located in India to deliver phase-appropriate processes, analytical methods and vendor synthetic information packages (VSIPs) for Pfizer's Drug-Linker portfolio.
  • Work with Pfizer and external partner's EHSS groups to develop and implement best practices for the synthesis, purification and handling of low OEL compounds.
  • Use extensive technical knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art organic and process chemistry to personally deliver and lead others in the development of safe, sustainable, robust, cost-efficient and phase-appropriate process that are aligned with internal business needs.
  • Develop, refine, and maintain productivity metrics of FTEs for resource allocation discussions with key internal stakeholders.
  • Develop strategic plans to drive improvement in lab capabilities (process chemistry and analytical chemistry) and enhance productivity.
  • Develop secure and robust data sharing infrastructure between Pfizer and external partners in collaboration with IT and functional areas
  • Set up business workflows to streamline material shipment and logistics
  • Build a safe, inclusive, and innovative culture within the chemistry labs.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively, building and leading high performing teams
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of experimental work, and clear and concise presentation of work to stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Develop a strong relationship with external partner management, with open and effective communication and active listening (inc. sharing of plans, co-ordination of resources, alignment of priorities).
  • Build a strong interface and network with Pfizer's Chemical Process and Analytical Development group (Global Chemical Research and Development) and keep up to date with synthetic and technology advancements.
  • Look for opportunities to align, share and implement best practices across sites.


  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field and 15+ years of experience in process chemistry research and development towards New Chemical Entities (APIs) or fine chemicals


or

  • PhD in Organic Chemistry, API, Chemical synthesis or a related field with 8+ years of experience in process chemistry research and development towards New Chemical Entities (APIs) or fine chemicals
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams is a plus.


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
N/A
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Due to the need to support global operations, the employee may be required to attend teleconference meetings that are outside of core work hours in IST.
  • Local business travel to support vendor oversight activities


Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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Top Skills

Analytical Chemistry
Asymmetric Synthesis
Catalysis
Data Sharing Infrastructure
Green Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Process Chemistry
Synthetic Methodology

Pfizer Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office

Chennai, India

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