Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Company: Pfizer
Location: Groton
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Why Patients Need YouAt Pfizer we deliver Breakthroughs That Change Patients Lives. In the Medicine Design group, we play a vital role in this mission through the discovery of Pfizer's small molecule and synthetically-derived drugs. We are seeking creative and highly motivated individuals in synthetic organic chemistry to join our world-class Medicine Design team in Groton, CT to build upon our rich history of innovation in Medicinal Chemistry and Synthetic Chemistry and deliver Pfizer's drugs of the future.Discovering new medicines at Pfizer takes teams with a diversity of skills, behaviors and approaches. Creativity, scientific excellence, tenacity, passion, hard work, organization, teamwork, courage, open-mindedness, curiosity - are just some of the traits successful Drug Discoverers display at Pfizer, and we are looking for ambitious Synthetic Chemists, eager to see their work lead to important new medicines and scientific breakthroughs, to join our team.The Medicine Design group in Pfizer comprises experts in the major scientific disciplines involved in the discovery and preclinical development of small molecule drugs: molecular design, synthesis, computational chemistry, pharmacology, chemical biology, structural biology, biophysics, DMPK and analytical chemistry. We have a rich history in delivering high quality drug candidates into the clinic, establishing new drug design approaches and principles, and developing synthetic innovations that drive medicinal chemistry strategies.What You Will Achieve As a Senior Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry and Synthetic Chemistry at Pfizer you will play a vital role as a key contributor of a large, multi-disciplinary matrix team from project inception through to delivery of clinical drug candidates. You will provide key contributions to the implementation of medicinal chemistry strategies through the design, development and execution of innovative chemistry and help to revolutionize our approach to the discovery and development of small molecule and synthetically-derived drugs.-- How You Will Achieve It

• Understand the goals and strategies of the project team and, as part of the synthesis team, develop and execute innovative and practical synthetic strategies aligned to team objectives, including the development of versatile and modular routes compatible with rapid target synthesis and efficient scalable routes to preclinical drug candidates
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab delivering on team objectives
• Liaise with project team members to effectively transfer enabled chemistry to contract research chemists and process development as applicable
• Build effective partnerships with other research lines, in particular analytical, pharmaceutical sciences, and technology groups, for the efficient delivery of target molecules
• Engage in multi-site medicinal chemistry discussions; prepare and present research results in chemistry and project team meetings
• Publish and present research internally and externally to Pfizer Along with a Resume/CV, please include a short research summary (1-2 pages with structures) of your relevant research. #LI-PFEOther Job Details:
  • Eligible for Relocation Package
  • Eligible for Employee Referral BonusQualificationsMust-Have
    • Doctorate degree in Organic Chemistry with 0-3 years of laboratory based research or Master's degree with 6-10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry
    • Expertise in methodology development and has successfully completed multistep syntheses
    • Strong knowledgeable of techniques related to purification and characterization of organic compounds
    • Expertise in reaction mechanisms and retrosynthetic analysis; ability to prioritize and simultaneously execute multiple potential synthetic options
    • Comfortable working in a highly collaborative team environment
    • Ability to scientifically challenge others in a constructive manner and demonstrates exceptional team working skills (e.g. approachable and collaborative)
    • Proven track record of creative thinking and consistent delivery as demonstrated by publication and presentation records
    • Stays up to date with chemical literature and pemerging synthetic methodologies and technologiesNice-to-Have
      • Demonstrated ability to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues
      • 1-2 years postdoctoral experience
      • Previous experience in mentoring and development of junior scientists or students--- Sunshine Act Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative. 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. Research and Development Posted 30+ Days Ago Full time 4791640 About Us Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We're looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.

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