Total 5 Senior Executive science rd research job vacancies in USA - CT - Groton

Role Summary

Pfizer’s Machine Learning Hub is seeking a passionate, creative, and experienced machine learning researcher to design and implement new machine learning tools to accelerate drug discovery. As a member of our Machine Learning Research team, you will design new approaches to derive insights from Pfizer’s proprietary data and external datasets to generate testable hypotheses across the drug discovery continuum with a focus on extracting biological knowledge. The individual will also design, establish, and manage internal and external collaborations to advance Pfizer’s ML capabilities. The ideal candidate should have an outstanding scientific reputation in the field of machine learning research for computational biology and a demonstrated passion for solving biological problems relevant to drug discovery. Our team is located in Cambridge, MA, USA and Berlin, Germany and this role can accommodate an exceptional candidate in either location.

Role Responsibilities

Principal downstream application domains include indication expansion, target identification, disease mechanism elucidation, and partnering with practitioners in these areas to advance the state-of-the-art.

• Development and implementation of advanced machine learning models specifically designed for analyzing heterogeneous biological data. This includes data from genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and other biological sources.
• Advance the internal machine learning tech stack to cope with spurious correlation, obscuring variation and inherent multimodality of biomedical, chemical, and ‘omics data
• Research, design and implement learning algorithms for analysis problems related to drug discovery
• Be an active member of a highly interdisciplinary team
• Conceive, execute and evaluate studies and experiments, interpret the results and present them to scientist in other functions
• Strengthen external visibility and scientific excellence through publishing / presenting work in reputed journals and conference/workshop venues and engaging with the scientific community

Qualifications

• Formal training in Biology, Computational Biology, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related technical discipline
• PhD and 2+ years of relevant research experience in developing machine/deep learning-based solutions and a sincere interest for computational life sciences
• Hands-on experience in handling, processing, integrating, and analyzing large heterogenous biological data sets related to industrial drug discovery research (e.g., sc/snRNAseq, ATAC-seq, genomics, proteomics, etc.)
• Proven expertise in developing machine learning for computational biology
• Highly creative person with outstanding problem-solving skills to tackle complex analysis tasks in a timely fashion
• Strong publication record and demonstrated contributions to the field
• Solid expertise with ML libraries such as PyTorch, Lightning is mandatory! Programming skills in Python must be top-notch. Experience with relevant libraries of the Python scientific stack is a big plus.
• Familiarity with GPU computing both on-premises and on cloud platforms
• Fluency with common version control tools and collaborative coding
• Passion and curiosity for data and proven ability to take ideas from prototype to production
• Strong interpersonal skills, distinct collaborative attitude, excellent written and verbal communication

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis. Relocation support available.

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

​Key Role:

Provide budget and financial analysis to leadership as a Research and Business Analyst. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on mission-critical challenges. Identify stakeholders' business needs and translate or decompose those needs into actionable requirements and scenarios.

Basic Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience working in a professional environment with the DoD or Intelligence Community (IC)
• 2+ years of experience performing staff management operations
• 2+ years of experience serving as a business or management analyst performing budget or financial management duties, including budget analysis and execution
• 2+ years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and presenting analysis results to leadership
• 1+ years of experience serving on a cross-functional team established to respond to high-priority or mission-critical challenges or capability gaps
• TS/SCI clearance 
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of experience with the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) and the Defense Travel System (DTS)  
• Experience working with SAP material
• Master's degree

Clearance: 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey 
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us. 

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Why Patients Need You  

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.  

What You Will Achieve  

At Pfizer, we are always seeking to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. In this role, you'll be working to help us achieve that goal by advancing biotechnologically derived products to the market through innovation and delivery of cutting-edge analytical testing. You will be part of a team which is focused on developing methods and strategies to support product and process development for small molecules, at all stages of clinical development. You will work across analytical functions and projects. 
 
A Senior Principal Scientist in Analytical Research and Development plays an important role during all phases of pharmaceutical development. The qualified candidate will take an active role by leading the analytical development strategies and performing and directing lab work for new drug candidates. The candidate will work with cross-functional development teams and apply a variety of analytical methodologies to support physical and chemical characterization of drug substances and products. The candidate should be proficient with a breadth of analytical methodologies (e.g. chromatography, mass spectrometry, dissolution, spectroscopy, and NMR), with expertise in one or more techniques.  The candidate should also be proficient with a wide variety of software and information systems and have a demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and solve complex analytical problems. Experience with mathematical modeling or coding is also desired.  
 
It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.  

How You Will Achieve It  

•  As a project analyst, the candidate will be responsible for developing analytical strategies in support of pharmaceutical drug products during all development phases, including supporting manufacturing process development, developing, validating and transferring analytical methods, designing stability studies to understand drug degradation mechanisms and for shelf life assignments, and developing impurity control strategies.

• The candidate will perform lab work and will plan, direct, and review the lab work of other scientists in a matrix environment.

• The role requires collaboration with colleagues to identify appropriate analytical approaches, including use of computational predictive tools, modeling software and data visualization tools where appropriate.

• The candidate will critically review and Interpret scientific data to derive clear conclusions and provide direction for future work and will communicate results and conclusions through various media including presentations and technical reports.

• As a subject matter expert, the candidate will evaluate new approaches, instrumentation or analytical technologies and mentor other scientists.

• The candidate will author relevant sections of the quality modules of regulatory submissions.

Qualifications  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with 7+ years of pharmaceutical R&D experience required or Masters in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with 10+ years of pharma R &D experience required.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including visualization of data, presentations and authoring technical articles.

• Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and interact with multi-disciplinary teams

• Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and solve complex analytical problems.

• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

• Proficient with a wide variety of software and information systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with 7+ years of pharmaceutical R&D experience required

• Working knowledge and the ability to operate analytical techniques such as HPLC-MS, GC-MS, spectroscopy, and physical techniques such as particle size and dissolution that are commonly used for the characterization of pharmaceutical substances and products is desired.

• 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.

 
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.
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Role requires ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Role requires adherence to standard operating procedures. Some travel may also be required. Ability to work in a laboratory setting

Additional Information:

• Relocation support available
• Eligible for Employee Referral
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• Last Day to Apply: March 21, 2024

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

ROLE SUMMARY

The Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU) is committed to finding cures for metabolic diseases and related complications. Our goal is to build a research team of driven scientists focused on developing a deep mechanistic understanding of the metabolic pathways driving obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and renal disease. Apply scientific and technical expertise to drug discovery programs to impact the future of new drug candidate development. The aim is to recruit a scientifically and technically strong research scientist proficient in in vivo and in vitro metabolic research models, with the ultimate goal of developing effective therapies.
 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize and design experiments.

• Organize and conduct in vitro/ in vivo/ ex vivo studies independently (including preparation, data collection, interpretation, and presentation).

• Maintain awareness of scientific and technical developments in the field.

• Author manuscripts for quality publications in top-tier journals.

• Interface with an interdisciplinary team of scientists in the Internal Medicine Research Unit and engage in both target exploration and driving established projects in our portfolio.

• Quantify and translate experimental results to advance the understanding of how metabolic pathways and complex physiological systems are altered by diseases and how they respond to therapeutic interventions.

• Maintenance of laboratory notebook records and adherence to safety policies is strictly required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD with a minimum of 2 years of post-doc experience.

• Experience in obesity-related physiology is required (examples, CNS regulation of energy balance, muscle or adipose metabolism/function).

• Expertise in cell biology and physiology with emphasis on metabolism and signaling pathways is essential.

• Experience working with GPCRs and associated pathways is a plus but not required.

• A successful track record of scientific achievements through scientific publications and presentations.

• Candidate should be able to review literature to formulate new ideas and have the ability to work independently as well as with an interdisciplinary team of scientists in a highly collaborative environment.

• The candidate will have daily interactions with a team of creative and innovative scientists in a supportive environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

  
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

In vivo vivarium work

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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

Key Role:

Grow with our compliance and anti-fraud team with the responsibility to perform advanced analyses to ensure the integrity of Medicare and Medicaid programs. Assist with developing and implementing the program integrity focused engagement and growth strategy. Leverage client-specific knowledge and networks to lead, plan, grow, and manage progressively larger and more complex programs. Generate innovative ideas for creative solutions and collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed. Conduct active surveillance of notable or emerging trends in CMS program payment structures. Assist the client in efforts to identify and assess exposure or vulnerability to fraud, waste, and abuse in CMS programs and provide support and assistance to state program integrity functions. Assess and monitor the impact of policy and payment changes on access to care, beneficiary health outcomes, and CMS program payments, while applying healthcare payer expertise to address payer strategic and operational priorities. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in the design, management, and oversight of research and development projects
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and writing a report of data findings to identify vulnerabilities for fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs
• Experience with Medicare claims and pharmacy drug data
• Knowledge of basic epidemiologic and statistical concepts
• Knowledge of Medicare Parts A, B, C, DME, and D benefits
• Master’s degree in Health Service Research, Statistics, or Analytics

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience delivering sensitive information and technical content to a wide range of stakeholders, and using a variety of delivery techniques
• Knowledge of CMS claims data, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace, in the IDR or CCW environment with Fee-for-Service (FFS), Medicare Advantage encounter data, Medicaid data in the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS), or Prescription Drug Event (PDE) data
• Knowledge of CMS program integrity related systems and resources
• Knowledge of the federal procurement and proposal process, and contract management principles
• Ability to apply automation techniques to drive insights and efficiency
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships

• Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI), Health Care Anti-Fraud Associate (HCAFA), Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) Certifications
• Medical Auditing or Clinical Coding Certifications such as CPC, CEMA, or CPMA Certifications

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.