- Apply creative thinking and scientific expertise to the formulation of strategies to identify and validate therapeutic targets in key areas of interest to the Internal Medicine Research Unit.
- Maintain an awareness of ‘cutting edge’ scientific and technical developments in preclinical to clinical translation and apply these where possible to advance the portfolio programs.
- Conceptualize and design experiments.
- Mentor junior scientists in developing skills essential to the execution of rigorous scientific research.
- Organize and conduct in vivo/ ex vivo/ in vitro studies independently (including experimental design, data collection, interpretation, and presentation).
- Quantify and translate experimental results to advance the understanding of how metabolic pathways and complex physiological systems are altered by diseases and how they respond to therapeutic interventions.
- Build and facilitate collaborations with partners in the academic scientific community, as well as within the Pfizer network of scientists.
- Present research findings to Pfizer colleagues and the scientific community through publication in peer-reviewed journals and talks and posters at scientific meetings.
- Present and represent research programs to Pfizer leadership.
- Ensure that all research/discovery work is conducted with highest quality and ethical guidelines and in accordance with relevant regulatory, QC, and compliance guidelines.
- PhD with a minimum of 3 years of post-doc experience in Metabolic Diseases with a focus on adipose metabolism and physiology.
- In vivo experience handling and maintaining rodent models of obesity is required.
- Demonstrated ability to review critically available data and to think creatively in formulating novel hypotheses.
- Successful record of scientific accomplishments as indicated by scientific publications and presentations.
- Deep expertise in metabolism and/or signaling pathways.
- Experience in performing in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo experiments.
- The candidate should be able to work independently as well as with an interdisciplinary team of scientists in a highly collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to multiple projects in parallel with learning agility and scientific rigor.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with scientists working in other disciplines.
- Experience with CRISPR and molecule biology techniques is preferred.
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,300.00 to $147,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.