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Principal Scientist, Head of Protein Biochemistry, Viral Vaccines
Pfizer
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Pearl River, United States
Location
Pearl River
Posted
June 18, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced protein biochemist to lead the Viral Vaccines Protein Biochemistry team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and innovative scientific leadership in the design, expression, purification, and characterization of viral protein antigens to support viral vaccine programs.
This role bridges high-level scientific strategy with hands-on laboratory leadership. You will be responsible for establishing efficient workflows, advancing our protein biochemistry capabilities, and directly managing and training a team of scientists. You will also leverage fit-for-purpose technologies and AI-driven tools to accelerate deliverables. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, you will collaborate closely with immunology, virology, and assay development teams to drive early-stage vaccine research through to clinical development.
**What You Will Achieve**
In this role, you w...
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced protein biochemist to lead the Viral Vaccines Protein Biochemistry team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and innovative scientific leadership in the design, expression, purification, and characterization of viral protein antigens to support viral vaccine programs.
This role bridges high-level scientific strategy with hands-on laboratory leadership. You will be responsible for establishing efficient workflows, advancing our protein biochemistry capabilities, and directly managing and training a team of scientists. You will also leverage fit-for-purpose technologies and AI-driven tools to accelerate deliverables. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, you will collaborate closely with immunology, virology, and assay development teams to drive early-stage vaccine research through to clinical development.
**What You Will Achieve**
In this role, you w...