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We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking engineer to join our Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Research & Development – Drug Product Design & Development (DPDD) organization. In this highly visible role, you will support the selection, qualification and implementation of components and container closure systems for early and late stage projects, as well as, participate in applicable design verification activities for design control projects that support the development and use of certain prefilled syringe (PFS), co-packaged and cross labeled combination products, while championing quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, drive operational excellence, and play a critical part in advancing products from development through commercialization—ultimately impacting patients’ lives worldwide.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with vendors, research and development SMEs and commercial Site SME’s in the evaluation, development, qualification and implementation of new components and container closure systems
- Support the formulation and process development groups in Andover and St Louis sites to comply with regulatory requirements and guidance documents related to components and container closure systems
- Author and/or review engineering and development documentation such as component drawings and specifications, assembly drawings, tolerance stack analyses, risk analyses, etc.
- Participate on design control teams to author and/or review applicable design control documentation, such as design verification supporting documentation, specifications, component/device requirements and related functionality assessments, risk assessments, etc.
- Facilitate, support and/or execute verification of device components and delivery systems
- Conduct and/or assist investigations of parenteral packaging and related delivery device failures to determine root causes and work with teams to implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
- Drive testing activities, protocols, work instructions, lab notebooks, and technical reports for medical devices and combination products.
- Author and support regulatory submission content and respond to packaging-related regulatory inquiries.
Collaborate & Influence
- Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Global Workplace Solutions to ensure alignment and proactive issue resolution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to harmonize laboratory and business processes across teams and sites.
- Support the transfer of new drug products to commercial manufacturing and post-launch support teams.
Innovate & Improve
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability of lab and design control processes.
- Identify and implement best practices, tools, and strategies that strengthen DPDD capabilities and future readiness.
Who You Are
- A confident technical SME with deep expertise in parenteral packaging and medical device/combination product development.
- Comfortable working independently while influencing across complex, global, matrixed organizations.
- Known for attention to detail, strong judgment, and ability to balance multiple priorities.
- A collaborative communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
Why Join Us
- Perform work that directly supports the development of life-changing medicines
- Influence strategy and operations at a global scale
- Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Be part of a culture that invests in people and rewards leadership
Qualifications
Must Have
- BA/BS with 9 to 11 years of experience or MBA/MS with 7 to 8 years of experience
- PhD with 0 to 3 years of experience
- Strong technical skills in formulation development and process optimization
- Strong knowledge of parenteral packaging components and testing equipment (e.g., Instron, ZebraSci, MIMAS, Computrac, plunger movement chambers)
- Proficiency in using analytical instruments and techniques
- Experience in cGMP manufacturing and clinical trials supply chain management
- Ability to work independently and proactively within a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and critical thinking abilities
Nice to Have
- Proficiency with analytical instruments such as HPLC/UPLC, SEC, LC-MS, BiaCORE, DSC, and GC
- Experience with methods to determine formulation content, including drug, polymer, lipid, and in vitro release
- Experience in authoring and reviewing technical documentation
- Strong data management skills, including data processing and report writing
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
- Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of parenteral packaging components and testing equipment (e.g., Instron, ZebraSci, MIMAS, Computrac, plunger movement chambers)
- Experience in GMP and/or ISO 13485 environments
- In-depth understanding of global regulatory and quality standards (FDA, ICH, ISO 13485, 11040, 10993, USP/EP/JP compendia, combination product regulations)
- Ability to interface with regulatory agencies and provide sound technical justifications
Work Environment & Travel
- Combination of laboratory and office-based work
- Occasional travel (approximately 5–10%) to other sites, vendors, and conferences
Other Job Details
- 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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
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. Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
About The Role
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking engineer to join our Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Research & Development – Drug Product Design & Development (DPDD) organization. In this highly visible role, you will support the selection, qualification and implementation of components and container closure systems for early and late stage projects, as well as, participate in applicable design verification activities for design control projects that support the development and use of certain prefilled syringe (PFS), co-packaged and cross labeled combination products, while championing quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, drive operational excellence, and play a critical part in advancing products from development through commercialization—ultimately impacting patients’ lives worldwide.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with vendors, research and development SMEs and commercial Site SME’s in the evaluation, development, qualification and implementation of new components and container closure systems
- Support the formulation and process development groups in Andover and St Louis sites to comply with regulatory requirements and guidance documents related to components and container closure systems
- Author and/or review engineering and development documentation such as component drawings and specifications, assembly drawings, tolerance stack analyses, risk analyses, etc.
- Participate on design control teams to author and/or review applicable design control documentation, such as design verification supporting documentation, specifications, component/device requirements and related functionality assessments, risk assessments, etc.
- Facilitate, support and/or execute verification of device components and delivery systems
- Conduct and/or assist investigations of parenteral packaging and related delivery device failures to determine root causes and work with teams to implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
- Drive testing activities, protocols, work instructions, lab notebooks, and technical reports for medical devices and combination products.
- Author and support regulatory submission content and respond to packaging-related regulatory inquiries.
Collaborate & Influence
- Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Global Workplace Solutions to ensure alignment and proactive issue resolution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to harmonize laboratory and business processes across teams and sites.
- Support the transfer of new drug products to commercial manufacturing and post-launch support teams.
Innovate & Improve
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability of lab and design control processes.
- Identify and implement best practices, tools, and strategies that strengthen DPDD capabilities and future readiness.
Who You Are
- A confident technical SME with deep expertise in parenteral packaging and medical device/combination product development.
- Comfortable working independently while influencing across complex, global, matrixed organizations.
- Known for attention to detail, strong judgment, and ability to balance multiple priorities.
- A collaborative communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
Why Join Us
- Perform work that directly supports the development of life-changing medicines
- Influence strategy and operations at a global scale
- Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Be part of a culture that invests in people and rewards leadership
Qualifications
Must Have
- BA/BS with 9 to 11 years of experience or MBA/MS with 7 to 8 years of experience
- PhD with 0 to 3 years of experience
- Strong technical skills in formulation development and process optimization
- Strong knowledge of parenteral packaging components and testing equipment (e.g., Instron, ZebraSci, MIMAS, Computrac, plunger movement chambers)
- Proficiency in using analytical instruments and techniques
- Experience in cGMP manufacturing and clinical trials supply chain management
- Ability to work independently and proactively within a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and critical thinking abilities
Nice to Have
- Proficiency with analytical instruments such as HPLC/UPLC, SEC, LC-MS, BiaCORE, DSC, and GC
- Experience with methods to determine formulation content, including drug, polymer, lipid, and in vitro release
- Experience in authoring and reviewing technical documentation
- Strong data management skills, including data processing and report writing
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
- Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of parenteral packaging components and testing equipment (e.g., Instron, ZebraSci, MIMAS, Computrac, plunger movement chambers)
- Experience in GMP and/or ISO 13485 environments
- In-depth understanding of global regulatory and quality standards (FDA, ICH, ISO 13485, 11040, 10993, USP/EP/JP compendia, combination product regulations)
- Ability to interface with regulatory agencies and provide sound technical justifications
Work Environment & Travel
- Combination of laboratory and office-based work
- Occasional travel (approximately 5–10%) to other sites, vendors, and conferences
Other Job Details
- 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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
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. Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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Target roles in drug development and clinical research
Pfizer's core sponsorship activity centers on scientific and technical roles across pharmaceutical R&D, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs. Prioritize applications in these departments where international hiring is most consistent and sponsorship is a standard part of recruitment.
Understand Pfizer's H-1B sponsorship process early
Pfizer sponsors H-1B visas as a primary pathway for international hires. If you're on F-1 OPT, align your job search timeline with the H-1B cap registration window in March to ensure your employer can file before your OPT authorization expires.
Highlight specialized credentials in pharma or biotech
Pfizer's sponsored roles typically require advanced degrees or specialized expertise in life sciences, chemistry, data science, or engineering. Clearly demonstrating domain expertise in your application materials significantly strengthens your case for sponsorship consideration.
Consider Green Card-track roles for long-term stability
Pfizer sponsors both H-1B and employment-based Green Cards, including EB-2 and EB-3 categories. If long-term U.S. residency is your goal, ask recruiters directly about the company's PERM sponsorship policy during the offer negotiation stage.
TN visa holders from Canada and Mexico have a direct path
Pfizer sponsors TN visas, which offer a faster, lottery-free route for Canadian and Mexican professionals in qualifying scientific and technical occupations. This can be a practical first step before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship later in your career.
Filter for verified sponsoring employers before applying
Not every Pfizer job posting will explicitly mention visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and focus your applications on positions where international candidates have a proven path to approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pfizer sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Pfizer sponsors H-1B visas and is an active sponsor with a consistent track record across multiple years. Sponsorship is most common for roles in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical development, regulatory affairs, data analytics, and engineering. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, Pfizer can serve as your H-1B visa sponsor when cap registration opens each March.
What visa types does Pfizer sponsor?
Pfizer sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN visa, and employment-based Green Cards under the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The H-1B is the most common pathway for full-time international hires. TN visa sponsorship is available for qualifying Canadian and Mexican professionals, and Green Card sponsorship is offered to longer-tenured employees in eligible roles.
Which departments at Pfizer are most likely to sponsor visas?
Sponsorship at Pfizer is most concentrated in scientific, technical, and clinical functions. Roles in drug discovery, biostatistics, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and data science are among the most active for international hiring. Corporate functions like finance and marketing sponsor less frequently, though it does occur for highly specialized positions.
How do I know if a specific Pfizer job includes visa sponsorship?
Pfizer job postings don't always explicitly state whether sponsorship is available for a given role. The most reliable approach is to use Migrate Mate, which tracks verified sponsorship history by employer and role type, so you can identify positions at Pfizer where international candidates have a real path. You can also ask the recruiter directly during the initial screening call.
How do I time my application to Pfizer around the H-1B lottery?
If you need H-1B sponsorship, aim to have an offer from Pfizer in hand before mid-February so there's sufficient time to prepare your registration ahead of the March cap window. Pfizer's recruiting cycle for technical roles often begins in the fall and early winter, making that the ideal period to apply. Starting your search six to nine months before your OPT expiration is strongly recommended.