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About the Role

In this role, you will help drive the planning, coordination, and execution of external laboratory activities that support clinical assay programs, enabling high-quality, timely delivery for vaccine research and development. You will serve as a key member of the Vendor, Reagent, & Sample Logistics (VRSL) team, coordinating clinical assay projects with external laboratories, including academic institutions, government laboratories, and contract laboratories in both domestic and international settings.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for cross-functional teams supporting Pfizer clinical sample testing and Pfizer-associated assays at external laboratories for VRD programs.
Maintain testing schedules, track milestones, and provide budget-related support for outsourced activities.
Monitor assay performance at external laboratories and escalate risks, issues, and trends, as appropriate.
Support assay investigations and issue resolution during routine and non-routine testing.
Support the development of responses to regulatory queries related to work performed at external laboratories.
Evaluate and help qualify external laboratories and/or in-house assays for outsourced Pfizer clinical sample testing.
Interpret and present experimental results and provide scientific support to external laboratory teams and internal stakeholders.
Monitor outsourcing trends and recommend process improvements, efficiencies, and synergies.
Support contracts and agreements with external laboratories, including master service agreements, quality agreements, and scope of work documents.
Support audits and maintain productive collaborative relationships with external laboratories.
Execute responsibilities independently while escalating issues and seeking guidance, as needed, under managerial supervision.
Communicate experimental strategies and results effectively; contribute to SOPs and technical reports.
Satisfactorily complete all GCLP/GLP/GMP and safety training in conformance with VRD & HCID requirements.
Perform job responsibilities in compliance with GCLP/GLP/GMP and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Present experimental results, project updates, and key issues at group and project meetings.
Travel to external laboratories, as needed, may be required throughout the year.

Requirements

Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, immunology, virology, biochemistry, or related discipline with minimum: BA/BS: 4+ years, MBA/MS: 2+ years
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and external partners.
Ability to design experiments and analyze and interpret scientific data.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to operational excellence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, standard project-tracking, and AI tools.
Demonstrated ability to design and execute laboratory experiments and communicate results effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Strong working knowledge of microbiology, immunology, vaccine research, and/or assay development.
Experience supporting clinical testing for clinical trials.
Hands-on experience working in a regulated (GCLP/GLP/GMP) environment and familiarity with international regulatory guidelines.
Familiarity with clinical trial execution, vendor oversight, and budget tracking.
Ability to perform work while standing/sitting.
May require evening work to meet critical business timelines.
Must have permanent work authorization in the United States.
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

Skills

Project coordination
Technical judgment
Communication
Scientific expertise
Operational discipline
Collaborative problem-solving
Microsoft Office 365
Project-tracking tools
AI tools

Location

On Premise

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

BA/BS: 4+ years
MBA/MS: 2+ years

Education Level

Master's degree
Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$99,200.00 - $165,400.00
Eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary
Eligible to participate in our share based long term incentive program

Benefits

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation support available
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility

About the Company

Pfizer's mission is to inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and enables simple, effective processes.
Clinical Immunology & Diagnostics (CID) develops and optimizes high-quality, high-throughput immunoassays that are fit-for-purpose and oversees compliant assay execution to support Pfizer’s vaccine clinical research programs.

Equal Opportunity

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.
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.