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Team Lead-Cancer Cell Signaling

Pfizer, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Team Lead--Cancer Cell Signaling Location: United States - California - La Jolla

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: 4923705

ROLE SUMMARY

As a member of our Tumor Biology Cancer Cell Signaling team, you will conduct biology discovery supporting existing and emerging drug discovery programs in the group, leading a team of scientists to perform laboratory-based research in a collaborative team environment. As Team Leader, you will be involved in evaluation of small molecule inhibitors, target mechanism-of-action studies, interpretation and presentation of data, and will function as an integral member of the project teams to advance programs.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a biology team in the successful support of small molecule drug discovery projects.

Provide scientific leadership toward selection of novel oncology drug discovery targets and programs.

Lead multidisciplinary small molecule drug discovery project teams in the delivery of novel cancer therapeutic candidates.

Collaborate across the Oncology Research Unit to advance scientific and portfolio priorities.

Grow your team to maximize colleague engagement and development and ensure scientific excellence.

Promote the scientific contributions of Pfizer Oncology through publications and external scientific communications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or MD/PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Pharmacology or a relevant biological science.

Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment.

Experience leading and managing laboratory-based teams with familiarity with biological assays supporting drug discovery programs.

Strong track record of advancing drug discovery programs employing traditional small molecule inhibitors as well as emerging chemical proximity approaches.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

In-depth knowledge of cell biology and molecular biology techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive knowledge and experience in area(s) of tumor biology including oncogene signaling, cell cycle regulation or related tumor-associated dependencies.

Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary drug discovery teams in the delivery of IND-ready small molecule clinical candidates.

Experience proposing, and rigorously interrogating, novel drug target opportunities leading to small molecule drug discovery programs.

Track record of significant scientific publications in oncology.

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Relocation support available.

Work Location Assignment:

On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $149,200.00 to $248,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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 support each of life’s moments.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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