Computational Chemistry Scientific Programmer - Pfizer Inc.
Groton, CT, 06340

The CompSci CoE currently has an opening in our Groton research site for
a scientific programmer with strong skills in software development.
Responsibilities will include development and implementation of
innovative methods and algorithms to enhance computational approaches in
areas including virtual screening, library design, and cheminformatics.
Incumbent will provide support, maintenance and further development of
key infrastructure related to virtual screening databases and methods,
and an internally developed computational services framework. 

Additional responsibilities include the development of related
computational chemistry or cheminformatics innovations primarily to
support needs at the Groton site, but which could also see global
utility across all of our sites. The incumbent will also frequently
interact with other developers in the CompSci CoE on multi-site,
multi-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications:
The position requires a Ph.D. in a computational science based
discipline or a BS/MS with equivalent work experience. Advanced
knowledge of computational principles and knowledge of how to apply
these techniques to pharmaceutical research projects is required, along
with knowledge of pharmaceutical drug discovery and development
processes. A strong background in Chemistry is also required. 

Technical qualifications include facility with (a) programming languages
such as Java or C++, (b) relational database tools, and (c) operating
systems such as Linux and Windows. Knowledge of C#, Python, MatLab, or
R, and quantitative methods including statistics and applied mathematics
will also be a plus. Excellent communication skills and the ability to
work effectively in a team environment are essential.

Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the
heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less
important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that
employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their
careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our
comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their
eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their
needs at different stages in life.

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. All
applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In
certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the
application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor
applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national
colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. 

For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization
may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer
may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining,
maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring
a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility,
considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and
the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent
residence, among other reasons. 

Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose,
when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are
legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether
that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case
should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or
sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to
guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate
the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.

Salary commensurate with experience

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