Sr. Principal Scientist, Computational Biology

Job ID: 4702519
Job date: 2018-05-13
End Date: 2018-06-15

Company : Pfizer 

Country : United States 

Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
As part of the Computational Sciences apply and develop advanced analysis and mining approaches of large-scale ‘omics and genetics data. In addition to performing computational analyses of complex multidimensional datasets, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing pre-clinical experiments, working with counterparts in the Medicinal Sciences, with the shared goal of advancing small molecule and biologic therapeutics towards the clinic.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver computational analyses of high-dimensional datasets from model systems, molecular profiling data through the translation of bioinformatics data.
  • Design preclinical laboratory experiments to test hypotheses/insights from complex multidimensional data analyses to inform target selection
  • Partner with senior Medicinal Sciences leadership to devise strategies for impactful computational efforts, consistent with the Med Sci priorities and needs.
  • Manage computational project teams to deliver agreed-upon analyses and experimental designs in a timely fashion
  • Propose and lead external collaborations that secure access to innovative computational methodologies and/or relevant datasets to advance our ability to understand disease pathophysiology from large-scale molecular and phenotypic data

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Biological Sciences, relevant natural sciences required, 4-7 years relevant experience applying quantitative approaches to solving biological problems, ideally in a pharmaceutical, biotech or comparable context.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
  • Strong background in human biology/medicine
  • Demonstrated experience in design, execution and interpretation of in vivo and/or in vitro biological experiments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in delivering insights/hypotheses from complex multi-dimensional biological data in a biomedical context.
  • Demonstrated experience applying computational approaches to deliver insights/hypotheses, e.g. multivariate, Bayesian and machine learning approaches.
  • Pharmaceutically relevant experience or formal training in computational chemistry/biology, computer science or medicine
  • Demonstrated ability for sound experimental design for in-silico experimentation/workflows required, in addition to ability to effectively interface with Research Unit biologist to communicate/discuss results, ideas, and follow-up experiments.
  • In depth knowledge of relevant public and proprietary databases, methods and tools.
  • Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) as demonstrated by publications & presentations.


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Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job: June 15, 2018

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: yes

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