Principal Research Scientist - Neuroscience

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.As a Principal Translational Scientist I/II/III Discovery Translational Medicine, you will pursue innovative biomarker research in support of drug discovery and development programs within the neuroscience pipeline. You will initiate, lead and implement biomarker studies within Discovery Translational Medicine and in collaboration with Discovery, Early Clinical Science Team and Disease Learn Teams. You will also support the global translational medicine effort via joint research collaborations towards biomarker discovery, validation and implementation. Team work and leadership are required for the successful candidate. You will maintain strong scientific publications, presentations and engagements in professional forums, symposia, etc. Requirements for consideration include: a PhD, MD or PhD/MD in biological, pharmacological or medical Sciences, obtained in leading teaching institutes; at least one Post-Doctorate Fellowship training in special scientific areas in leading Academic Research Institutions. Experience and expertise in behavioral neuropharmacology in neurophsyciatric diseases and/or molecular and cellular neurobiology related to neurodegenerative diseases are required. At least 5 years of research experience in academic or other leading research institutions with demonstrated independent research, evidenced by leadership in grant support, first or senior author publications in peer reviewed, leading professional journals. Emerging reputation in neuroscience as evidenced by invitations for speaker in professional symposia. Pharmaceutical experience is most desired. Knowledge in modern scientific research areas and advanced technologies (e.g., imaging, genomics, proteomics) and demonstrated interest in Translational Medicine are important. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills are required. High integrity, professional and personal ethics as evidenced by three references of supervisors and professional colleagues. *Level and title will be commensurate with the experience and education of the selected candidate. Relocation is available for this position.Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Expected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-PA-Collegeville Leading the way to a healthier world.