ERS Biology Operations Specialist

Pfizer Inc.

Groton, CT

Job posting number: #7195286 (Ref:pf-4901028)

Posted: November 21, 2023

Job Description

Why Patients Need You

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

This role focuses on research biology operations support in several areas: sourcing management of HTS/invitro biology, safety pharmacology support, and integration of Pfizer tools for biology support to enable workflows from CROs/academics/biotech partners to Pfizer. This role will support the External Research Solutions (ERS) team in different initiatives on ERS biology operations.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Responsible to support tasks related to biology/DSRD research operations for ERS.

  • Support of operational tasks including sourcing of commercial/custom platform assays and setting up sample logistics process and managing specific sourcing requests.

  • Support of biology sourcing on (FTE, FFS) and budget tracking · Support the management of logistics associated with biology sourcing activities from order to final delivery.

  • Support generation of reports/metrics tracking for work being done at CROs, and spend reports by line/RU for biology · Supports ERS business (sourcing/working with CRO/communication/continuous improvements)

  • Familiar with import/export regulations and SOPs for shipments for biologics and reagent provisions

  • Work with minimal day-to-day supervision

  • Support development of tools to improve own tasks

  • Support ERS initiatives or work with teams (internal and CRO) to enable workflow for biology sourcing support.

  • Can contribute independently to ERS initiatives; May receive input from team and/or manager as needed

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's Degree with a strong biology background required

  • Knowledge in safety pharmacology data analytics.

  • Knowledge in Biology data analysis and assay inventory tools like Bioloader/Activity Base/CART, etc.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organization

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

  • Prior experience managing timelines and deliverables for key project or initiatives

  • Customer focused and solution oriented and adaptable to new processes, responsibilities and organization changes.

  • Must be organized and be able to multi-task for different initiatives.

  • Strong computer skills, familiar with tools such as MS sharepoint/teams, Excel, MS applications

Nice-to-Have

  • Knowledge in biology assays and technologies.

  • Sourcing experience preferred.

  • Experience with Pfizer specific tools like GePR, Abase, D360, PCAT, CART, Mattrack, tools related to biology sourcing management.

  • Biology technical skills related to drug discovery.

  • Some experience on outsourcing and interacting with external vendors

  • Familiarity with chemistry/biology or integrated service sourcing

Other Job Details:

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: December 4, 2023.

  • 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 $59,200.00 to $98,600.00. 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.

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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.


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Job posting number:#7195286 (Ref:pf-4901028)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Pfizer Inc.
New York,New York
United States
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