Senior Scientist - Cancer Cell Biology

pfizer.ca

Base: $93,600.00 to $156,000.00; bonus/equity: 12....
Oncogene & cancer vulnerabilities group
Target discovery and validation
Mechanism of action and resistance mitigation
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives through Research and Development, translating science and technology into therapies and vaccines

Job Summary

  • Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives through Research and Development, translating science and technology into therapies and vaccines.
  • The Oncogene & Cancer Vulnerabilities (O&CV) group applies cutting-edge science to discover and advance novel cancer therapies, supporting discovery programs from target identification through clinical entry.
  • This role offers a competitive salary range, eligibility for performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and health coverage.

Matching Summary

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives through Research and Development, translating science and technology into therapies and vaccines.

Salary

Base: $93,600.00 to $156,000.00; Bonus/Equity: 12.5% bonus target, long term incentive program; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation, holiday, personal days, caregiver/parental/medical leave, health, dental, vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Oncogene & Cancer Vulnerabilities group
  • target discovery and validation
  • mechanism of action and resistance mitigation
  • functional genomics and protein interrogation
  • oncology databases query
  • core cell and molecular biology techniques

Nice-to-have

  • scientific excellence and continuous development
  • teamwork accountability scientific rigor
  • major oncogenic drivers and signaling pathways
  • working with large multi-omic datasets
  • computational experience using R

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Tumor Biology or related field with 1+ years postdoctoral experience
  • B.S. or M.S. in Tumor Biology or related field with >8 years research experience
  • Independently leading research evidenced by publication
  • Independently leading research evidenced by presentations
  • Proven collaborative research experience
  • Permanent work authorization in the United States

Work Rights

Permanent work authorization

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