Job Description: Senior Virologist

Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives… Pfizer is a patient centric company, guided by 4 values: Courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

As a member of our Anti-Infectives team you’ll use your technical experience and knowledge of virology, molecular biology, cell biology, and disease mechanisms to design and perform assays to assess anti-viral activity and mode of action. The successful candidate will coordinate and prioritize project work to generate and deliver robust data packages under tight timelines. This role will play a key part in directing operational and experimental activities and will partner within cross-functional and across multidisciplinary teams.

Role:

• Design and perform assays to test antiviral activity, cytotoxicity, mechanism of action.
• Keep abreast of scientific/ technological development by participating in scientific meetings/ seminars and through regular scientific review.
• Direct assay development initiatives to enhance and progress Anti-Infective project goals
• Ensure accurate, timely entries are made in e-laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice. In addition, compile and prepare technical reports in relation to project work.
• Present results in internal meetings, scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues within Anti-Infectives and partner lines.

Qualifications:

PhD in Virology, Molecular biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or other biology related discipline with showcase applicable experience in virology.

MSc with extensive applicable knowledge or BSc with expert knowledge and experience in virology in academia, a biotech and/or a pharmaceutical environment.

Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered.

Technical skills:

• Proven technical expertise in cell culture and virology in a CL-2 and/or CL-3 lab environment and related regulatory knowledge.
• Experience in virology, immunology, cell biology and assay development. Experience in inhibitor studies for chronic virus infections is preferred.
• Proven delivery of objectives in a complex matrix environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise in London – Francis Crick (lab-based position)

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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