External Job Description: Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking a Process Development Analyst to join the team for a 12 month fixed term contingent contract at their Cork, Ringaskiddy/Shanbally site.; Role Summary:; • Development and implementation of analytics for new API processes and technology in manufacturing sites.; • Provide technical support and leadership for supply assurance projects; · Job Responsibilities (Indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the job function.); • Apply highly specialised analytical skills to support chemical process development, pilot plant demonstrations and full-scale qualification batches as part of the Development team.; • Develop, evaluate & verify analytical methods across a range of techniques as required to support projects.; • Provide analytical testing across a range of techniques to support chemical process development, pilot plant demonstrations and full-scale qualification batches as part of the team.; • Contribute a range of highly innovative analytical ideas to support global process development projects.; • Demonstrate problem solving delivering process and analytical understanding.; • Provide analytical support in technical transfer of analytical methods to manufacturing sites; • Co-ordinate and/or contribute to analytical validation and method transfer (MT) activities as required by project demands.; • Contribute and/or lead troubleshooting and investigation of analytical issues with existing commercial API processes to support project teams, API sites (internal and external) and global technical groups.; • Investigate new technologies and analytical approaches; • Complete reports, memos and lab notebooks experiments to a high standard and meeting required deadlines.; • Contribute to the analytical team program of continuous improvement.; • Ensure the ongoing safe and efficient operation of facilities.; Qualifications/Skills:; • Extensive knowledge and experience of analytical principles and procedures.; • Practical experience in a range of analytical techniques including but not limited to HPLC, UPLC, GC, SFC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, KF.; • A strong background in impurity isolation and identification using LC-MS to support the development and troubleshooting of chemical processes is desirable.; • Experience in HPLC/UPLC method development. GC method development experience is desirable.; • Experience in pGTI method development and quantification is desirable.; • Experience of method validation and method transfers, including the generation and review of MT and validation protocols and reports is desirable.; • A proven ability to plan and work independently. The candidate must be able to work under consultative direction, toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives for a project. Project management experience a plus here.; • The candidate should have the ability to determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Develops advanced ideas and guides their development into a final product.; • Demonstrated application of 6-sigma tools and practices and a focus on continuous improvement for work processes.; • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, team driven environment.; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.; Specific Requirements for each Global Job Level; • For Research Analyst (GJL060), a PhD in analytical chemistry ideally combined with 0+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within an analytical development role; or a BSc/MSc in a degree with significant analytical focus and ideally up to 2+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within an analytical development role. Experience in project management, complex analytical investigation and method development is desired for this role.