• Lead and manage a team of scientists for the progression of drug discovery programs as well as preclinical requirements for programs in development.
• Maintain a ‘cutting edge’ awareness of scientific and technical developments, human genetics, preclinical to clinical translation and apply these where possible to advance the portfolio programs.
• Partner effectively with multi-functional teams encompassing research and provide antiviral expertise to advance drug discovery projects in Anti-Infectives Research Unit.
• Promote the use of novel experimental approaches within the Anti-infectives Research Unit.
• Apply innovative approaches to identify and inform on novel therapeutic targets, review and validate therapeutic hypotheses, better understand disease mechanisms to inform antiviral strategies.
• Actively identify new opportunities to develop and implement advanced methods for innovative research in drug discovery.
• Collaborate with team members in performing data analyses and integrating resources to provide novel insights into disease biology and therapeutics.
• Communicate analyses and study findings with internal project teams, leadership, and external collaborators. Publish research findings in high quality scientific journals.
• Participate in collaborations with external academic and industry partners to transform our antiviral strategy and analysis toolkit and expand molecular biology approaches for assay development.
• Create an environment that values innovation, leadership, employee development, scientific excellence, urgency and accountability. Demonstrate team work , including good leadership skills in a matrix structure

• Ph.D. or equivalent in virology, molecular biology, antiviral Therapeutics or Drug Discovery, or a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years post-Ph D work experience in an academic or biopharma/biotech setting.
• Scientific expertise in chronic viruses
• Research experience in applying advanced virology methodology and antiviral approaches to solving biomedical problems.
• Proficient in statistical analysis.

• Solid background in virology, antiviral drug discovery, molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology, with practical working knowledge of viral-host interactions and chronic/latent viral disease.
• Enthusiasm for solving biomedical problems, and proven ability advancing biomedical discovery.
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in publications.
• Work experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $173,300.00 to $288,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% 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. Research and Development #LI-PFE