Associate Research Fellow

Role: Senior scientific leader within Pfizer's Internal Medicine Research Unit, focusing on metabolic disease therapies, especially obesity. Responsibilities: shape and direct discovery research strategies, target identification and validation, translational biomarker development, and early clinical program planning; lead a multidisciplinary team and influence cross-functional partnerships; drive innovation through external collaborations and scientific visibility; ensure research quality and regulatory compliance. Requirements: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with 12+ years leading research teams in academia or industry; deep expertise in metabolism and signaling pathways relevant to obesity; proven track record of impactful publications, hypothesis generation, and translational research; strong influencing, mentoring, and communication skills. High-value specifics: focus on metabolic pathways, translational science, in vivo/ex vivo/in vitro studies, and early-stage clinical development; some travel for conferences and site visits; hybrid work model near Pfizer sites in the U.S.