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:

Computational Biologist (R6/7)

This position will focus on the development of novel computational tools for a range of research and development objectives. Specific areas of interest include: biological pathway data integration, modeling, inferencing and analysis; large-scale expression data mining and analysis; novel algorithm development; application of machine learning methods; and computational tool development. This person will actively identify novel scientific challenges to which to apply technological solutions; design and prototype custom computational approaches for a range of scientific challenges; and work with a global team of scientists to design, build and deploy novel prototype computational technologies.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in computer science or equivalent experience; a Ph.D. in computer science or equivalent experience; 5-7 years in related field; expertise in MySQL, Oracle, SQL, and database design/architecture; expertise in Java, Perl and other programming languages; experience in the use of Unix/Linux environments; and knowledge of modern molecular biological concepts and research methods.

To apply for this position, located in Cambridge, MA, please visit www.pfizer.com/careers and reference requisition number 69545.

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.