External Research Solutions Associate

• Fully onsite in either La Jolla, CA or Groton, CT

Summary:

The contractor will perform support tasks related to research operations for External Research Solutions (ERS), including activities that support ERS business (sourcing, working with contract research organizations (CROs), communication, continuous improvement), budget tracking, chemistry applications and operational support and other research operational support. This position will work in a matrix with other members of ERS in the US and Asia.

Responsibilities:

• Provide research operations support for ERS team and find creative solutions and efficiencies
• Write standard operating protocols (SOPs) for various sourcing operations under ERS colleague's guidance
• Data tracking and analysis
• Coordinate sample logistics across multiple sites or with external partners
• Issue POs and track assigned budgets across the Pfizer portfolio
• Track and maintain FTE mapping at CROs, database entry
• ERS BT tools point of contact, testing, issue resolution, working closely with ERS colleagues on developing/testing upgrades and bug fixes
• Preparation and presentation of CRO key performance indicators (metrics), including compound flow, cycle time, and reaction number analysis
• Day-to-day operational and customer support for Pfizer’s chemical inventory (NeatStore)
• Business support/Administrative activities: Organize meetings over multiple time zones globally

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Bachelor's degree or higher in Science/Chemistry preferred
• A minimum of 0-3 years in a related field required
• Multi time zone flexibility (EST<>
• Strong process/workflow/operations support, logistics, tracking
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and handle different types of responsibilities/tasks with supervision and guidance
• Prior experience managing timelines and deliverables for key project or initiatives
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented and adaptable to new processes, responsibilities and organization changes
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Spotfire, remote desktop
• Familiar with, or ability to quickly learn, Pfizer’s medicinal chemistry applications, such as Ariba, Mattrack, Electronic Notebook (Signals), GCSW, CART, d360, PCAT, PLP etc. preferred
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Work locally and remotely across the globe

Rate:

• $25 - $30 per hour

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.