Looking to advance your career in API process development and small molecule research? Pfizer is hiring a Scientist – Small Molecule Technology in Chennai, India. This role is ideal for PhD Chemistry professionals with strong expertise in organic synthesis, process optimization, and technology transfer.
This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to drug substance development, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing, making it highly valuable for candidates targeting R&D and MS&T roles in pharma.
🔬 Key Responsibilities
- Perform literature search and identify synthetic routes for APIs, intermediates, and RSMs
- Lead process development and optimization for yield improvement and cost reduction
- Design and execute DoE (Design of Experiments) for robust process development
- Conduct lab feasibility, optimization, pre-validation, and validation studies
- Support technology transfer to manufacturing scale (plant level)
- Troubleshoot scale-up challenges and process deviations
- Develop and characterize process-related impurities
- Ensure compliance with cGMP and safety procedures
- Prepare scientific reports, protocols, and tech transfer documentation
- Manage lab operations, inventory, and equipment qualification
- Drive innovation projects in small molecule development
🎓 Qualifications Required
- PhD in Chemistry (Mandatory)
- Strong expertise in:
- Organic synthesis & reaction mechanisms
- API process development
- Analytical characterization techniques
- Knowledge of:
- cGMP guidelines
- Process validation and CPP
- Technology transfer and scale-up
- Skills:
- Scientific writing & documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving in complex reactions
💼 Preferred Skills & Expertise
- Experience in small molecule drug development
- Understanding of impurity profiling and purification
- Exposure to MS&T / Kilo Lab / Pilot Plant operations
- Strong knowledge of process chemistry and industrial scale-up
💰 Salary Insight (India – Estimated)
- ₹12 LPA – ₹22 LPA (based on experience and expertise)
🌟 Why Join Pfizer?
- Global exposure in cutting-edge pharmaceutical R&D
- Work on innovative small molecule drug pipelines
- Strong learning environment with advanced technologies
- Opportunity to contribute to life-saving medicines
- Collaborative and research-driven culture
📍 Job Details
- Role: Scientist – Small Molecule Technology
- Location: Chennai, India
- Department: Research & Development
- Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
- Company: Pfizer
📩 How to Apply
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