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Senior Scientist, Process Development

Groton, CT

$93K - $156K/yr

As part of Pfizer Research and Development, CRD develops synthetic processes and manufacturing technologies for APIs. CRD scientists support programs from early route design and small-scale synthesis ...

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Associate Scientist-Vaccines

Pearl River, NY

$60K - $100K/yr

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform ... Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced ...

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How much do pfizer research scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for pfizer research scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pfizer Research Scientist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pfizer Research Scientist, you need an advanced degree (typically Ph.D. or M.S.) in a life science discipline, with expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific methodology. Familiarity with research software (such as Prism or R), laboratory equipment, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, and collaborative abilities are valuable soft skills in this environment. These skills ensure accurate scientific outcomes, efficient teamwork, and successful advancement of research projects within a highly regulated, innovation-driven organization.

What is a Pfizer Research Scientist job?

A Pfizer Research Scientist is responsible for conducting scientific research to develop new drugs, improve existing treatments, and advance medical knowledge. They work in laboratory settings, designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Their role may focus on areas such as drug development, vaccine research, or biotechnology. Scientists at Pfizer use cutting-edge technology and methodologies to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. This position requires a strong background in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field.

What does a typical workday look like for a Pfizer Research Scientist?

As a Pfizer Research Scientist, a typical day involves designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and presenting findings to your team and stakeholders. You'll collaborate closely with other scientists, project managers, and cross-functional teams to drive research towards key drug discovery or development milestones. Responsibilities also include maintaining rigorous documentation, staying current with scientific literature, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety protocols. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for both independent work and teamwork, and your contributions are integral to the success of larger, multifaceted projects.

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Infographic showing various Pfizer Research Scientist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 43% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 45% Nights, and 4% Summer. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,117 per year, or $62.6 per hour.
Data Engineer - Computational Biology (Senior Associate)

Data Engineer - Computational Biology (Senior Associate)

Pfizer

Cambridge, MA

$82K - $137K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Pfizer rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 123 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

You will apply strong bioinformatics and cloud engineering practices to develop, operationalize and evolve production bioinformatics pipelines to deliver reliable data products for our Pfizer R&D research units. You will contribute to the development and operation of bioinformatics pipelines and data products, working closely with senior scientists and engineers to advance a cuttingedge *omics ecosystem platform for Pfizer R&D. You will leverage your expertise to design innovative approaches that extract valuable insights from Pfizer's proprietary and external datasets, enabling the generation of testable hypotheses across the entire drug discovery value chain.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Contribute to the development, deployment, and operation of productiongrade Nextflow pipelineson cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalable and reproducible execution.

  • Support pipeline lifecycle management, including upgrades, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and reliability improvements for reusable workflows.

  • Learn and apply DevOps best practices for pipelines and platform services (e.g., CI/CD, automation, and engineering tooling).

  • Work with wet-lab and research scientists, with guidance from senior team members to translate data analysis requirements into robust, productionready pipeline and platform solutions.

  • Develop and evolve anomics data platformthat enables efficient, scalable processing and delivery of *omics datasets as reliable data products.

  • Participate in collaborations with external partners and vendors to strengthen pipeline quality, sustainability, and adoption of best practices.

  • Help support the user community by answering questions, documenting workflows, and sharing best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • MS in Computational Biology, Biology, Physics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline OR

  • BS with 2+ years of relevant research experience developing data products and data integration solutions

  • Singlecell/NGS, functional genomics, genetics, or proteomics data analysis experience

  • Hands-on experience with workflow tools such as Nextflow, or strong interest in developing this expertise.

  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with software development practices.

  • Experience troubleshooting technical problems and learning new analytical approaches.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background or demonstrated interest in life sciences, pharmaceutical research, drug discovery, or bioinformatics.

  • Exposure to software engineering best practices, including python package development, cloud computing environments, CI/CD, and engineering tooling.

  • Hands-on experience handling, processing, integrating, and analyzing large heterogenous data sets data in a drug discovery research environment.

  • Interest in using AI-assisted coding tools to improve development productivity.

Work Location Assignment: This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and 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 and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Pfizer endeavors to makewww.pfizer.com/careersaccessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please emaildisabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

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All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives. Our Health and Science System Specialists Team provides leadership across patient care settings in the complex Hospital, Health System, and Key Medical Group environment to bring value to our customers and patients in this dynamic ecosystem.

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Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1849

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