R&D Director, Flavor
Development (981765) Foothill Ranch, California
Org Marketing
Statement
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (PCH) is among the largest over-the-counter (OTC)
health care products companies in the world, with a global footprint of
operations in more than 90 countries. We maintain leadership positions in
many markets and sell two of the top 10 global brands (Advil and Centrum).
PCH develops, manufactures and markets leading non-prescription medicines,
vitamins and nutritional products. We strive to bring new and better
solutions to market that help consumers around the world support their health
and enhance personal wellbeing.
PCH drives growth through major global brands including Centrum (the world's
#1 multivitamin), Caltrate (the world's #1 calcium
supplement) and Advil (the world's #1 ibuprofen analgesic brand). The
division's major categories consist of Pain Management, Dietary Supplements,
Respiratory and Personal Care.
Responsibilities
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare is looking for an R&D Director, Flavor
Development to join our consumer healthcare R&D team based in Foothill
Ranch, CA
JOB SUMMARY
•Proactive, positive and engaged leader who will oversee PCH R&D
Operations Flavor Development Team and expand the capabilities of this
platform across all therapeutic areas and dosage forms in the PCH portfolio.
•A member of the Global R&D Operations Leadership Team driving productive
interfaces with internal and external partners such as Product Design,
Analytical, Pfizer Global Supply (PGS), Quality and manufacturing teams as
well as strategic partners to provide assessments and drive implementation of
new flavor development technologies, processes and capabilities.
•Leads and deploys resources to support the development of novel, innovative
flavor profiles in a wide range dosage forms for dietary supplements,
cosmetic and non-prescription drug products.
•A recognized technical and people leader with a track record of talent
development and building technical capabilities.
•Ensures projects are planned and completed using sound technical principles
in accordance with agreed upon project timing.
•Supports technology transfer efforts and manages departmental operations and
laboratory facilities.
•Leads or participates in due diligence, new business opportunity and product
assessments.
•Effective and influential presentations and writing skills with the ability
to taylor messages to a variety of audiences as
appropriate (e.g. external, commercial, management, scientific).
•Ensures the Flavor Development team operates in a manner compliant with
applicable federal, state and local regulations and Pfizer policies.
•Understands product development and facility management requirements in both
a development and cGMP manufacturing environment.
REQUIREMENTS
A proactive leader and member of the Global R&D Operation Leadership team
contributing to functional oversight, talent development, capital equipment
strategy, annual budget planning and management.
1.Develop people and build departmental technology
capabilities in the Flavor Development team.
2.Actively supports product development efforts in PCH
Global R&D working closely with Product Design, Analytical Leaders, PGS
Technology and Marketing colleagues.
3.Leads evaluation of new flavor profile development
and evaluation technologies to support the development of novel, innovative
product flavor profiles that delight the consumer.
4.Has an understanding of manufacturing unit
process, development and manufacturing operations as well as compliance
requirements in a cGMP environment.
5.Exhibits a deep understanding of experimental
design and analysis leading to robust conclusions and subsequent decisions.
6.Acts as a sponsor or technical leader for key
initiatives assigned within GR&D Operations or across PCH teams.
7.Effectively partners with R&D Innovation
Center Leads in regions around the world to support new product and
technology development, technology transfer, problem solving as well as
building capabilities.
8.Effectively and efficiently organizes, prioritizes
and resources work of team to meet portfolio and timeline requirements.
9.Is effective working and leading in a matrix team
structure.
10.May serve as Global R&D Operations Lead or
point of contact for Flavor Profile Platform initiatives as appropriate.
11.Travel required between Foothill Ranch, CA and
Richmond, VA. Additionally travel to other PCH sites and third party
partners. Travel approximately 25%.
12.Learns and applies innovation tools such as
Innovation Alchemy®.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Masters or Ph.D. preferred in Flavor Chemistry, Flavor Science, Chemistry,
Nutritional Sciences, Food Sciences, Food Chemistry.
Advanced degree in Pharmaceutics or related discipline also acceptable.
BS degree with a minimum of 18 years of relevant experience
MS degree with a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience
Ph.D. degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
10-15 years in a leadership role
•Proven leadership, communication and collaboration skills
•Proven scientific and technical leadership and problem solving abilities
•Successful track record in leading and developing individuals within a matrixed environment
Technical Requirements
•Proven leader in product development.
•The ability to lead the development of novel flavor and taste masking
capabilities across all brand franchise teams and therapeutic areas
•Demonstrated ability to interface with third party flavor houses to exploit
current trends in global flavor systems and leverage these in PCH products
Equal Employment 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 employment eligibility
verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All
applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain
circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s)
for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent
residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work
assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting
work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work
site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from
obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or
sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment
eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S.
workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent
residence, among other reasons. Employment applicants requiring immigration
sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made,
whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S.
and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they
seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa
application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be
construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate
the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and
Pfizer.
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