Associate Research Fellow / Sr. Director, Hematology, Pfizer

pstrongOrg Marketing Statement /strongbr /Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier worldbr /br /Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture & deliver quality, safe & effective prescription medicines to treat & help prevent disease for both people & animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments & local communities around the world to exp& access to our medicines & to provide better quality health care & health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier & healthier longer & to reduce the human & economic burden of disease worldwide. br /br /strongRole Description /strongbr /Pfizer Hematology Research focuses on developing new therapies in the field of Hemophilia, Hemostasis & other blood related conditions including Sickle Cell Disease & beta-Thalassemia. The Hematology Research Group is part of Pfizer's Biotherapeutics Unit, one of the two major units in Pfizer Worldwide RD. Pfizer Hematology Research applies a heavily externalized model; the team advances internal programs in a matrix environment & to a significant degree collaborates with external partners in academia, industry & at commercial service providers. br /br /strongResponsibilities /strongbr /The ideal c&idate will be an experienced scientist with significant knowledge in the field, capable to work independently & to provide guidance to internal & external cross-disciplinary teams (project teams, contract organizations, partners in academia & biotech industry). br /br /The c&idate will work closely together with Pfizer's Specialty Care Business Unit & Partner Lines providing support on drug safety, PK/PD, CMC & other areas. br /br /The ideal c&idate will have an interest in working actively on programs. br /br /The c&idate must have demonstrated communication & leadership skills & must enjoy working in a highly leveraged & dynamic environment. br /br /Experience in industry-sponsored drug development, primarily preclinical is required. br /br /strongQualifications /strongbr /PhD or MD with at least 5 years experience in non-clinical hematology research; experience in pharmaceutical development preferred. br /br /Demonstrated scientific leadership, past record working in matrixed teams. br /br /Excellent communication & presentation skills. br /br /Ability to identify & guide collaborations with external partners. br /br /strongEqual Employment Opportunity /strongbr /Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms & conditions of employment for all employees & 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 & local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration & Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification &/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer & the specific job &/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining &/or extending the temporary visa status &/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency & /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers & the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons