Research & Development Rotational Program Associate
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Research & Development Rotational Program - Associate
*When applying please be sure tosubmitthe required brief personal statement (see details below) along with your resume including your GPAin order tobeconsidered.**
What You Will Achieve
At Pfizer we are changing discoverdevelopand deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to the world. Our colleagues are purpose-driven and united by a passion to transform patients lives.
Our scientists clinicians and Research & Development (R&D) professionals are among the best in the industry with the resources and scale to solve some of the worlds most complex health challenges. Soitsno wonder that they choose to pursue their lifes passion at Pfizer and deliver on our promise to society.
The goal of the Pfizer R&D Rotational Program is to grow Pfizers pipeline of R&D talent with promising sciencetechnologyand math (STEM) college graduates.This in-depth skills development and experiential program offers graduates the opportunity to gain experience and insight into drug discovery and development from leading scientists clinicians statisticiansepidemiologistsand professionals and to bridge from student to industry professional or into an advanced-degree program.
The Pfizer R&D Rotational Program is a two-year program. Associates will be immersedintothe pharmaceutical business through four 6-month job rotations in diverse R&D disciplines. Each rotation will involve meaningful assignments and projects mentorship and coaching and collaborative interactions to develop business acumen and technicalexpertiseand set them on the path to a pharmaceutical career.
WhatWe Offer:
Strong focus on all aspects of drug discovery anddevelopmentincludingearlyresearchmid tolate-stageclinical developmentandoperationsregulatoryplanningandbusinesssupport.
Challenging projects and assignments.
Leadershipteamworkandnetworkingskills.
Rotationsalignedto an individuals interestsand careeraspirations.
WhatTypes of Experiences You Will Have:
Laboratory andnon-laboratoryexperiences are dependenton backgroundandinterest.There is a wide range ofopportunitiesforeach6-monthrotation. Examplesinclude:
Assay development and analysis to discover new targets and pathways in diseaseareas.
Organicanalyticaland medicinal chemistry
Single cell and spatial transcriptomics for characterizing gene expression in human and animal disease tissue.
Mid-to-late-stageclinical trial design and execution.
Artificial intelligence computational biology and digital medicine.
Clinical development operationsincludingproject planning regulatoryoperations and data analytics etc.
Partnership with project teams working on early drug discovery tolate-stageclinical trialwork.
What You Need to Apply:
Submit a brief personal statement (no more than 500 words)
Describe a time when you faced adversity in your STEM journey and/or howyouvesupported others fromdifferent groupswho may haveencounteredsimilar challenges.
In your response you may consider:
What made the situation challenging and how you approachedit.
The impact of your actions on yourself or others.
How the experience influenced your growth perspective or approach to collaboration in STEM.
This statement must be the applicants original work and does not rely on nor based on any work product that uses any form of Artificial Intelligence.Please note this statement must be attached beforefinalizingyourapplicationyou will not be able to edityouapplication afterwards.
Anupdated resume with yourgraduation year and GPA clearly captured.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Must have successfully completed Pfizer Futures Internship in 2026
Bachelors degree in Life Sciences (Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Biology Computer Science or Data Science)
Strong academic performance (minimum 3.3GPA)
No more than 2 years of continuous work experienceafter graduation
Willingnessto make a2-yearcommitment to the program
Commitment toparticipatein program activities
Nice-to-Have
Willingness to contribute fresh and innovative ideas
Technologicalaptitude;demonstratedexperience to quickly learn new skills adapt andchange
Seizes accountability self-starter
Team oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work Authorization
Must beimmediatelyauthorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent or indefinitely renewable duration without Pfizers sponsorship.
Other Job Details:
Colleagues will complete a minimum of 2 laboratory rotations that will vary based on skills andexpertise.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise. On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site becauseitsneeded to connect and innovate with their team face-to-face. Colleagues will be expected to come into the office 5 days a week.
Last Date to Apply for Job: July17 2026.
- Relocation available-Early Talent Relo Package
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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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.
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