When do discoveries become miracles?

At Pfizer Global Research & Development (PGRD), Pfizer’s visionary discovery and development division and the world’s largest research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical organization, we’re not content waiting to witness the evolution of our industry. Instead, we’re driven by science, building on our current successes and capabilities, playing a critical role in developing the most compelling story of scientific discoveries.

Our emphasis on innovation has brought to market a wide range of ground-breaking medicines, such as Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium), Zithromax® (AZITHROMYCIN), Viracept® (nelfinavir mesylate), Zoloft® (sertraline hydrochloride), Viagra® (sildenafil citrate), and our newest smoking cessation medicine, Chantix® (varenicline). And, today, with a broad research pipeline that spans many therapeutic areas, we are determined to bring even more cures to the marketplace.

But there is much more work to be done and we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’re always seeking those who share our belief that science can improve our world, that by working together we can bring exciting new therapies to patients on a global scale and forever change the way we improve the health and well-being of all people.

Currently, we are seeking the following:

Cheminformatics - Multiple Openings

This role works as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team contributing to the discovery of new drug candidates. Major responsibilities include (but are not limited to): development and implementation of cheminformatics strategies that meet current and future project team work flow, data analysis, visualization, and knowledge management needs; maintenance of internal and external awareness of state-of-the-art cheminformatic and knowledge management tools and technological advances and development of creative cheminformatic & knowledge management strategies that address project team and site-wide data/knowledge needs; participation in project team decision-making, collaboration with team members to identify key project and medicinal chemistry issues, utilize data visualization and analysis tools to identify SAR trends and contribute to the design of compounds that address these issues; and possession of expert knowledge needed for, but not limited to, data collection (Structured Query Language [SQL] queries), and Pipeline Pilot programming.

A Ph.D. or equivalent experience with 3-5 years of strong scientific accomplishment in data aggregation and analysis, data visualization, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, or discipline integral to discovery project teams is required. Candidates must have an understanding of in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, drug metabolism and toxicology related issues. Knowledge and experience with a variety of computing applications including Pipeline Pilot, Spotfire, SQL Navigator or TOAD, and FileMaker Pro; experience utilizing Structured Query Language (SQL) for retrieving data from relational database management systems. Knowledge and experience with enterprise2.0 applications associated with wikis, blogs, and mash-up environments desired.

To apply for this position, located in Groton, CT, please visit www.pfizer.com/careers and reference requisition number 74179.

Now you can be a vital member of a research and development company unlike any other, Pfizer Global Research & Development. Join us and turn your knowledge into therapies.

To learn more about our people, our products and our plans for the future, visit www.pfizer.com/careers

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with different experiences, backgrounds and ethnic origins.