Senior Scientist, Sterile Injectables Design

Responsibilities

• Lead Molecular Dynamics (MD) and data-driven modeling initiatives to support sterile injectable drug product design.
• Partner with scientists to build mechanistic understanding of molecular interactions, material properties, and formulation behavior using MD, data models, and AI/ML.
• Integrate simulation outputs with data engineering frameworks, including trajectory data, feature extraction pipelines, and vector databases.
• Apply Generative AI (GenAI) to automate simulation setups, analyze MD outputs, and extract insights from scientific literature.
• Collaborate with global Sterile Injectable Design teams to apply molecular insights to formulation selection, process design, and stability risk assessment.
• Drive the adoption of advanced simulation and ML capabilities, including automated pipelines and scalable HPC/cloud workflows.
• Define short- and long-term objectives for MD, ML, and GenAI initiatives aligned with digital transformation goals.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant industrial or research experience, with a strong foundation in classical molecular dynamics and computational modeling.
• Hands-on experience with simulation packages such as GROMACS, OpenMM, LAMMPS, or NAMD.
• Proficiency in the Python-based ML/AI ecosystem, including NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Experience with HPC environments, GPU acceleration, and cloud computing platforms.
• Knowledge of quantum chemistry tools such as Gaussian or ORCA.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable scientific insights.

About the Company

Pfizer is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to discovering and developing innovative therapies that transform millions of lives. We foster a culture of individual ownership and innovation to make the world a healthier place.