Senior Polymer & Biocompatibility Scientist — Single-Use Systems

Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals; Kildare; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior material science expert to lead polymer and biocompatibility efforts for single-use systems across biopharma manufacturing and packaging, aligning strategy with safety and regulatory expectations.

This role drives material qualification, risk assessment, and collaboration with suppliers, while supporting sustainability initiatives and adoption of new polymer solutions across Pfizer's network.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Polymer/Material Science or Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years technical experience in R&D or supporting pharmaceutical component materials.
• Experience with polymer materials and resins testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead material science strategy for single-use systems across biopharma manufacturing and packaging, aligning polymer selection and risk mitigation with NetZero goals.
• Provide expert guidance on material safety compliance including bioreactivity (USP, ISO 10993) and physicochemical testing to demonstrate material safety for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Coordinate and oversee material characterization and safety testing programs for new or modified polymeric materials used in single-use assemblies, establishing scope, timelines and cost estimates.
• Translate compendia standards (USP, Ph. Eur., ISO) and regulatory requirements into Pfizer processes and specifications for polymer material qualification.
• Evaluate qualification strategies for emerging polymers and alternative materials to meet evolving biopharma processing requirements while addressing chemicals-of-concern regulations.
• Support development of AI and digital solutions to enable enterprise process simplification.

Skills

Polymer/Material Science background

Polymer testing experience

Education

BS/MS in Polymer/Material Science or Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior material science expert to lead polymer and biocompatibility efforts for single-use systems across biopharma manufacturing and packaging, aligning strategy with safety and regulatory expectations.

This role drives material qualification, risk assessment, and collaboration with suppliers, while supporting sustainability initiatives and adoption of new polymer solutions across Pfizer's network.