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ROLE SUMMARY

Our Internal Medicine (IM) Medicinal Chemistry Group delivers scientific excellence in the small-molecule medicinal chemistry portfolio aligned to the IM Research Unit (IM RU). You will work within the IM Medicinal Chemistry Design Group and will contribute to the medicinal chemistry efforts on a project, or projects, in collaboration with the IM Research Unit and IM Medicinal Chemistry Synthesis Group. As the design chemist, you will drive a strong scientific agenda by utilizing available design tools to generate design hypotheses and contribute to target design.

You will play a key role in large, multi-disciplinary, matrix teams from project inception to delivery of clinical drug candidates. You will also contribute to teams of scientists looking to revolutionize our approach to the discovery and development of small-molecule and synthetically-derived drugs by combining Pfizer’s expertise and large-scale research investments with external academic and biotech collaborations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Apply contemporary data analysis and design tools to drive effective target design and prioritization within a project
  • Devise effective hit identification strategies to move projects through the Hit-to-Lead phase with scientific excellence, efficiency, and speed
  • Play a key role in progressing projects through the Lead Optimization phase in partnership with enabling functions within Medicine Design, including Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, Primary Pharmacology, and Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism, to ensure the delivery of small-molecule/synthetic drug candidates with scientific excellence, efficiency, and speed
  • Play a role in enhancing the external reputation of Pfizer’s Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Design, and synthetic Drug Discovery capabilities through publications and presentations at leading conferences
  • Work with local Medicine Design leadership to put an active program of self-development in medicinal chemistry skills in place

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. degree in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry or related area of science OR
  • M.S. degree in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry or related area of science with minimum 3 years related medicinal chemistry experience in the biopharmaceutical industry OR
  • B.S. degree in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry or related area of science with minimum 5 years related medicinal chemistry experience in the biopharmaceutical industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Track record of accomplishment, as indicated by examples of high impact publications
  • Experience working in teams of scientists to deliver defined objectives
  • Experience in working in a drug discovery environment

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Requires occasional travel to Pfizer site in Groton, CT.

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,300.00 to $147,100.00. 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.

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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.

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