When does research become answers?

Touching the lives of millions of people everywhere. Reaching beyond the ordinary to make an impact on something greater than the bottom line. Playing a key role in some of the most critical issues facing healthcare today.

We are Pfizer Global Research & Development (PGRD), the largest pharmaceutical R&D organization in the world. As Pfizer’s visionary discovery and development division, innovation shapes our strategy, defines our purpose and governs every facet of our operations - from the research and development that leads to pharmaceutical breakthroughs to the way we respond to the changing marketplace.

Our emphasis on innovation has enabled us to bring to market a wide range of outstanding medicines, such as Lipitor, Zithromax, Viracept, Zoloft, Viagra and our newest smoking cessation medicine, Chantix. But we recognize that there is much, much more work to be done, and we look forward to conquering the challenges facing global healthcare. Today, our research pipeline spans many therapeutic areas and research projects and we’re committed to bringing even more miracles to the marketplace. Here, we imagine that our world can be a healthier and happier place for all.

We Currently Have The Following Opportunity:

Computational Sciences Innovation

Primary responsibilities for this position include innovation and implementation of computational chemistry databases that ultimately accelerate the delivery of products and projects against Research milestones. Other responsibilities include design and maintenance of small molecule and protein databases; installation and maintenance of commercial, in-house, and freeware applications; and some amount of systems administration (primarily linux). The incumbent will also frequently interact with other computational chemists and biologists that are technology- or TA-aligned at our sites, with our Partner Lines, and with Research Informatics. The end-users of the global portfolio that we develop will be Medicinal Chemists, Biologists, Partner Line colleagues, and other Computational Scientists.

The position requires a BS in a scientific field with some industry experience. Advanced knowledge of relational databases is required.  Technical qualifications include facility with building and maintaining relational databases, some level of linux system administration experience, and operating systems such as Linux and Windows. Knowledge of, or experience with, Pipeline Pilot, small molecule conformation generation, and commercial computational chemistry software packages would be a plus.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential.

Job Requisition #: 78197, Groton, CT

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