Lead ADC Process Development Scientist

Pfizer; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) process development projects from early-phase to late-stage or commercial products. You will mentor team members and forecast resources while applying cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate breakthrough therapies.

The role emphasizes Quality and cross-functional collaboration. The position is on premise with a base salary range and bonus eligibility, reflecting location-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Must Have Bachelor's Degree with 9 to11 years of experience, Master's Degree with 7 to 8 years of experience, or PhD and 0-3 years of experience
• Direct experience with antibodies, proteins, and/or bioconjugation
• Good understanding of analytical protein characterization (HPLC, IEF, CE-SDS)
• Willingness to work with highly potent cytotoxic molecules
• Ability to perform complex data analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Foundational understanding of organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and process development

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, and interpret studies intended to answer a defined question within the defined timeframe.
• Design subsequent experiments upon interpretation of data.
• Monitor results, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Facilitate technology/assay transfers internally/externally.
• Regularly contribute at department and project team level and represent the group on multidisciplinary teams.
• May present at national/international forums.
• Author and review technical reports, manufacturing documents, regulatory submissions and publications.
• Identify areas for process improvement and technology development and propose solutions.

Skills

Antibody conjugation

Protein analytics

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering

Master's degree

PhD (optional)

Tools

JMP

GMP manufacturing

Tangential flow filtration

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) process development projects from early-phase to late-stage or commercial products. You will mentor team members and forecast resources while applying cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate breakthrough therapies.

The role emphasizes Quality and cross-functional collaboration. The position is on premise with a base salary range and bonus eligibility, reflecting location-based compensation.