Senior Scientist in particulate materials characterization & digital sciences

• Lead the development of innovative characterization methods for drug substances, excipients, drug-product intermediates and drug product from particulate to bulk scales to improve understanding of critical material attributes and process-relevant behavior.

• Apply artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics to characterize particulate materials, extract insights from complex datasets, and enable predictive understanding of material behavior.

• Develop and implement automated and high-throughput characterization workflows, including integration of instrumentation into digital laboratory environments and robotic platforms

• Partner with process modelers and digital scientists to establish experimental data pipelines that support model-informed drug product development and manufacturing.

• Develop data analysis, visualization, and reporting workflows that facilitate rapid decision making and knowledge generation.

• Support Pfizer's strategic initiatives in digital development, advanced manufacturing, and laboratory automation.

• Collaborate closely with formulation scientists, process engineers, and modelers to connect material properties with process performance and product quality.

• Communicate scientific findings through technical reports, presentations, publications, patents, and external scientific forums.

• Collaborate with academic institutions, research organizations, technology providers, and equipment vendors to evaluate and implement emerging characterization technologies.

• PhD with 0–3 years of relevant experience, or MS with relevant industrial experience, in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 7 to 9 years of experience

• Demonstrated expertise in characterization of powders, particulate materials, granular systems, or related complex materials.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience handling complex experimental datasets.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated record of scientific publications, presentations, patents, or technology development.

• Demonstrated experience in developing novel characterization methods, instrumentation, or measurement workflows.

• Familiarity with leveraging AI, machine learning, or other advanced data-science tools to characterize particulate materials and accelerate scientific decision making.

• Familiarity with laboratory automation, robotics, high-throughput experimentation, or digital laboratory solutions.

• Experience with programming and data analysis skills using Python, R, MATLAB, or similar tools.

• Knowledge of statistical methods, Design of Experiments (DoE), multivariate data analysis, and predictive modeling approaches.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and the relationships between material attributes, process performance, and final product quality.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to safely conduct laboratory work, including standing, walking, and handling laboratory materials and equipment.

• Requires analytical skills to perform complex data interpretation, mathematical analysis, scientific problem-solving, and computer-based data processing.

• No non-standard work schedule, travel, or environmental requirements.

• Relocation support available

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,600.00 to $156,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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. 
 Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.