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Senior Bioprocess Scientist (Upstream / Downstream)

Pfizer Global Biologics Ireland
🇮🇪Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland
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Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Guarantee

Critical Skills Employment Permit sponsored by Pfizer Ireland. €8,000 relocation allowance, flights, and 1 month lodging in Cork.

Visa Statusfully sponsored
Relocation GrantIncluded
Shortage ListFast-Track Eligible

Role Overview

Pfizer is hiring a Senior Bioprocess Scientist at its flagship biomanufacturing facility in Ringaskiddy, County Cork. You will lead upstream cell culture optimization, bioreactor tech transfers, and downstream purification workflows for life-saving biologics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technology transfer of clinical and commercial biologic candidates into manufacturing suites
  • Troubleshoot bioreactor yield deviations and implement statistical process control (SPC) monitors
  • Author technical regulatory documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for HPRA/FDA audits

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related discipline
  • 4+ years commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing or tech-transfer experience under cGMP
  • Strong expertise operating single-use and stainless steel bioreactors (500L - 2000L)
  • Familiarity with HPLC, chromatography purification, and validation protocols

Compensation & Expat Perks

  • Critical Skills Employment Permit sponsorship with full immigration legal support
  • €8,000 relocation stipend + free Cork housing search specialist
  • Annual corporate performance bonus and share purchase plan
  • Comprehensive VHI healthcare cover and defined-contribution pension plan
  • 26 days annual leave + company wellness days
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EUR 78,000 - EUR 105,000 /year

100% compliant with host country skilled immigration wage requirements.

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Employment Typefull time
Experience Levelsenior
Application Deadline2026-11-30
Employer VerificationVerified Sponsor