We are pleased to announce an open position in the Translational Modeling and
Simulation group within the Medicine Design Department at Pfizer.
Additional information about the position can be found below and at the link
provided.
Job Summary (Job ID: 4814017)
A PK-PD Senior Principal Scientist position is available in the Translational
Modeling and Simulation group of the Medicine Design Department to support
projects within the Center for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI). CTI is an outward
facing research unit that partners with leading academic researchers to
translate novel discoveries into therapies that change patient's lives.
The Senior Principal Scientist will apply state-of-the-art modeling methods to
preclinical studies to enable key drug discovery decisions from early discovery
stages to the first-in-human study. As a member of global multidisciplinary
project teams, you will develop and implement quantitative mechanism-based
PK-PD models which impact the quality of decisions regarding target
prioritization, therapeutic modality selection, drug design, biomarker
characterization, and early clinical trial design. You will have the
opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders outside of the modeling and
simulation discipline, including Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Drug
Safety, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical. Given the
global nature of project teams and group members, excellent communication
skills, a pro-active approach and independence are essential to be successful
in this role.
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 in a culture
that values diversity where colleagues are energized and engaged around our
focus of impacting the health and lives of millions of people.
Education & Training
* Ph.D. or equivalent degree in systems biology, pharmacometrics,
pharmaceutical sciences, (bio)engineering, mathematics or similar disciplines
where modeling and simulation is emphasized is required
* 6+ years of industrial experience in practical applications of modeling
and simulation, including direct discovery project support
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 work authorization and employment eligibility
verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
How to Apply
To learn more about these exciting opportunities, please visit
https://careers.pfizer.com/en. Search for job ID 4814017 and submit your
application online.
A direct link to the posting can also be found
https://pfizer.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PfizerCareers/job/United-States---California---La-Jolla/Sr-Principal-Scientist--Molecular-Modeling-and-Simulation_4814017
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Mary E. Spilker, PhD
Research Fellow
Translational Modeling & Simulation
Medicine Design
Pfizer Worldwide R&D, 10646 Science Center Drive, La Jolla CA 92121
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