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A career at Pfizer offers opportunity, ownership and impact.
All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere.Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success;be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged;and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry,is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives.
Role Description
A Principal Scientist position requiring a Ph.D. degree is available for a highly motivated and creative candidate with a strong background in immuno-oncology and tumor cell biology to join the Bioconjugates Group in the Oncology Research Unit. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to establish their own lab and expected to develop a research program in immuno-oncology. The ideal applicant will have extensive experience in cancer research, immunology, or related fields, and a desire to continue in a laboratory-focused role. The candidate will have a proven track record of scientific productivity as evidenced by first author publications in prominent journals and ability to participate in a highly matrixed and innovative research environment. The individual will have a leadership role who participates in strategic discussions, establishes external collaborations, mentors/manages other scientists, coordinates program activities, and aligns stake holders from partne
r lines to meet timelines and advance the program through the pipeline. Candidate should be able to translate basic research findings into novel therapeutic strategies that support clinical drug development.
Responsibilities
*Independently design and execute experiments using in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays to investigate target biology and therapeutic mechanisms of action.
*Participate in oncology target identification and validation.
*Demonstrate a high level of initiative in troubleshooting experiments and performing data analysis.
*Effectively collaborate with other members of the Oncology Research Unit and supporting partner lines.
*Present findings to project teams and governance bodies, prepare technical reports, and contribute to regulatory filings.
*Conduct research that leads to publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of data at internal and external meetings.
Organizational Relationships:
This role will have interactions with colleagues in the Oncology Research Unit, Bioconjugates Discovery and Development and Global Biological Technologies, Worldwide Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacokinetics Dynamics & Metabolism, and Drug Safety R&D.
Supervision:
Position requires direct management of 1-2 colleagues plus project coordination with multiple scientists from various partner lines to advance their research and therapeutic compounds through the pipeline.
Qualifications
*Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or related field with 4+ years of postdoctoral or combined industry experience, plus a solid background in tumor biology, immuno-oncology and/or biologic-based therapeutics. Experience in innate immunity a plus.
*Strong research experience in RNA/protein techniques, antibody, immunotherapy and/or antibody drug conjugate characterization.
*Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and highly organized in terms of goal-setting and achieving.
*Expertise and hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, FACS, immunofluorescence, spinning disk confocal microscopy, si/shRNA-mediated gene knockdown, ELISA, IHC and cell culture techniques.
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.
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