USA - Research Associate - IV - USD

Pfizer; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer External Research Solutions (ERS) in Groton, CT is seeking an experienced scientist to support external sourcing workflows for in vivo PK, PD, and PK/PD studies across Pfizer’s drug discovery portfolio. This is a full-time contractor role coordinated between Pfizer project teams, SME, and CROs.

The role requires strong scientific judgment, effective communication across multiple stakeholders, and the ability to prioritize amid evolving information in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 10+ years of industry experience, Master’s degree with 5+ or PhD with 1-3+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in vivo PK, PD, PK/PD, and preclinical drug discovery.
• Small molecule, peptide, and/or large molecule PK experience is preferred.
• Experience with reagent provision and/or in vitro biology workflows is highly beneficial.
• Experience working with CROs/Academia-industry partnerships and cross-functional scientific teams.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and operate independently with limited day-to-day direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, and multiple assignments in a highly matrixed environment.
• Highly engaged to ensure timely support and able to work with minimum supervision in a short period of time.
• Take ownership of assigned activities, maintain clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
• Ability to work with cross-matrix teams and receive feedback.
• Escalate scientific, quality, or timeline risks promptly and constructively.
• Build effective working relationships quickly and operate as a responsive, solution-oriented service partner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external in vivo PK, PD, and PK/PD studies at CROs.
• Ensure compliance with external PK workflow and study requirements as outlined in SOPs.
• Understand and work with internal stakeholders and external CRO to participate in devising study approach, dose selection, sampling strategy, endpoints, bioanalytical requirements, and data interpretation.
• Facilitate externally conducted studies by aligning internal teams and CRO partners on objectives, deliverables, timelines, and scientific expectations.
• Review proposals, protocols, data packages, reports, and execute studies in a timely manner.
• Identify risks and knowledge gaps, resolve barriers, and recommend practical paths forward.
• Support multiple programs while maintaining scientific rigor, responsiveness, accountability, and clear communication.
• Track requests, manage workflow, operations and logistics including tracking of KPIs to ensure timely completion.

Skills

In vivo PK/PD

Cross-functional teams

Scientific communication

Ambiguity management

Independent work

Documentation

Study design

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10+ yrs

Master's degree + 5+ yrs

PhD + 1-3 yrs

Job description

USA - Research Associate - IV - USD (Contract)

Groton, CT, United States (On-site)

Contract (6 months)

Published 6 days ago

Life Sciences

Communication

strategic planning

Project Coordination/Administration

Public Health

Health economics

External Research Solutions | Hourly Contractor | 40 hours per week

Pfizer External Research Solutions (ERS) is seeking an experienced scientist to support external sourcing workflows for in vivo pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and PK/PD activities across Pfizer’s drug discovery portfolio. This is a full-time contractor role and will serve as a coordinator between Pfizer project teams, subject matter experts, and external contract research organizations (CROs).

The role requires strong scientific knowledge and judgment with an enabler mindset, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, thrives in a matrix environment, and able to work with evolving information to prioritize the work.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate external in vivo PK, PD, and PK/PD studies at CROs.

Ensure compliance with external PK workflow and study requirements as outlined in SOPs.

Understand and work with internal stakeholders and external CRO to participate in devising study approach, dose selection, sampling strategy, endpoints, bioanalytical requirements, and data interpretation.

Facilitate externally conducted studies by aligning internal teams and CRO partners on objectives, deliverables, timelines, and scientific expectations.

Review proposals, protocols, data packages, reports, and execute studies in a timely manner.

Identify risks and knowledge gaps, resolve barriers, and recommend practical paths forward.

Support multiple programs while maintaining scientific rigor, responsiveness, accountability, and clear communication.

Track requests, manage workflow, operations and logistics including tracking of KPIs to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 10+ years of industry experience, Master’s degree with 5+ or PhD with 1-3+ years of industry experience.

Demonstrated expertise in vivo PK, PD, PK/PD, and preclinical drug discovery.

Small molecule, peptide, and/or large molecule PK experience is preferred.

Experience with reagent provision and/or in vitro biology workflows is highly beneficial.

Experience working with CROs/Academia-industry partnerships and cross-functional scientific teams.

Ability to influence without direct authority and operate independently with limited day-to-day direction.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations.

Proven ability to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, and multiple assignments in a highly matrixed environment.

Highly engaged to ensure timely support and able to work with minimum supervision in a short period of time.

Take ownership of assigned activities, maintain clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.

Ability to work with cross-matrix teams and receive feedback.

Escalate scientific, quality, or timeline risks promptly and constructively.

Build effective working relationships quickly and operate as a responsive, solution-oriented service partner.

Why This Role

A unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across Pfizer’s drug discovery portfolio, influence important scientific decisions, and work with leading internal experts and external research partners. Best suited for an experienced scientist who enjoys solving complex problems, enabling teams, and working across organizational boundaries.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $50

Max Pay Rate $55

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Additional Notes

Please note that contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance