Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields


Head of Structural Biology and Medical Chemistry


Cambridge, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 28 Feb 2014


Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for people. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide. 

Doctoral level degree or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge and track record of delivery in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery including delivery of candidates to Ph2 or beyond
Record of strong technical achievement in Structural Biology and Biophysics of ion channels and/or SLCs
Leadership a substantial chemistry group including a management team and record of excellent team participation
Successful application of novel technologies to improve productivity in medicinal chemistry
Effective execution of performance management practices
Strong working knowledge of other Research and Development Lines
Extensive experience in leading change and dealing with uncertainty