Sr Director, R&D Platforms

Europe - Any Pfizer Site
United States - California - La Jolla
United States - New York - New York City
United States - Pennsylvania - Collegeville
Greece - Thessaloniki
United States - Florida - Tampa
United Kingdom - Walton Oaks
North America - Any Pfizer Site

Full time

Posted 2 Days Ago

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Pfizer’s commitment to creating breakthroughs that change patients’ lives is deeply embedded in our culture as a science-driven and patient-focused company. Central to this commitment is our use of digital technologies, AI, data, and analytics, which drive innovation across our organization.

In this critical role, the Senior Director will define the vision and strategy for Pfizer's AI, Data & Analytics R&D platform portfolio. They will lead a cross-functional team of experts in Platform design, analysis, management, and delivery, ensuring a customer-centric approach that enables data-driven decision-making and promotes the integration of AI and data into daily R&D operations.

The Senior Director will design, develop, implement, and manage AI, data, and analytics platforms & products, focused in the R&D Domain and Scaling ML Ops. This model will leverage cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, data science, natural language processing, and advanced analytics to uncover insights, optimize processes, and drive innovation within the R&D domain.

Collaboration and partnership will be key to the Senior Director's success. They will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Client Partners, the AI Center of Excellence Team (Horizontal), Data Excellence & Support Team (Horizontal), R&D Vertical team, and the R&D Creation Center, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies and resource optimization. Additionally, the Senior Director will explore opportunities for external collaborations, leveraging collective expertise to accelerate advancements in AI and data-driven research.

The Senior Director will lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, scalability, pattern-development, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity. They will empower team members to excel, promote professional growth, and drive the adoption of best practices in platform & product design, analysis, management, and delivery methodologies. Through effective leadership, the Senior Director will inspire the team to deliver exceptional results, advancing Pfizer's commitment to data-driven innovation and discovery in R&D.

Leadership

Provide strategic direction and oversight to a R&D platforms & product team with ? direct reports, including managers responsible for domain aligned data and AI platform design, analysis, product management, agile operations, program and domain platform portfolio management.
Build trusted relationships and strong partnerships with other departments and teams to ensure team optimization for delivering strategic value across customer groups.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, empowering the team to excel in their respective areas.
Mentor and develop team members, promoting professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging adoption of new technologies and methodologies.

AI, Data & Analytics R&D Platform Operational Excellence

Design and manage cross-team agile portfolio management to ensure responsiveness to changing customer needs and resource alignment.
Drive cross-domain prioritization, focus, impact, measuring outcomes and continually improving performance.
Collaborate with partner teams to accelerate delivery and drive reuse of technologies, solutions, models, and components.
Collaborate on financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimization.

AI and Data Analysis and Platform Delivery Excellence & ML Ops Scalability

Lead teams for design, development, implementation and management of AI, data and analytics platforms & solutions leveraging machine learning, data science, NLP, etc.
Ensure customer-centric design and product delivery enabling data-driven decision-making.
Promote best practices and continuous improvement of R&D platform & product design, analysis, management, ML Ops scalability, and delivery methodologies.

Program Management

Frame and execute projects and initiatives, from assessments through technical leadership, delivery, and deployment.
Champion customer-centric, agile and product-focused mindset for superior customer experience and insights.
Ensure shared understanding of program objectives, progress, and outcomes through stakeholder management.
Establish partnerships across the organization to ensure program goal alignment with business strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
15 years of expanding leadership experience.
Experience designing, implementing and delivering large-scale AI & ML systems.
Transformational leader with entrepreneurial mindset and ability to influence technology changes across large organizations.
Experienced leader managing multidisciplinary teams of R&D platform & product design, analysis, management, scalability, agile portfolio management and program management.
Demonstrated success building, leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
Inclusive leader fostering collaboration, innovation, engagement and productivity.
Skilled in introducing innovations and leading cross-functional change efforts.
Excellent communicator simplifying complex information for varied stakeholders.
Earns credibility with senior management, influences and collaborates effectively.
Attracts, develops, motivates top talent and mentors others.

Travel up to 25% may be required for business activities.

Pfizer Oncology Division, Pfizer Research & Development Division, RWE/RWD Teams, Pfizer Digital R&D Creation Center, Pfizer Digital Client Partner team, AIDA R&D Vertical Team, AIDA Data Excellence & Support Horizontal Team, AIDA AI/ML Horizontal Team, many external technology and pharma companies (e.g., Nvidia, AWS, MSFT, Databricks, etc.).

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Last Date to Apply for Job: 1/3/2025

Additional Posting Locations: Collegeville, PA; Tampa, FL; La Jolla, CA; Walton Oaks - UK; Greece - Thessaloniki and other Pfizer locations in North America and Europe may be considered.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $205,400.00 to $342,400.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

* The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $184,900.00 to $308,100.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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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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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives

Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.

Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:

“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.

“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.

“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.

Our Values

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.

Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.

Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.

Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.

Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.

Pfizer Digital

Pfizer Digital takes immense pride in being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing cutting-edge smart technology that profoundly impacts the lives of our patients.

With the transformative potential of digital solutions, we revolutionize how we discover, develop, and deliver medicines, enabling us to achieve breakthroughs faster and more efficiently.

By streamlining and automating transactional processes, we create valuable time and resources, empowering our talented team to focus on meaningful work that truly makes a difference in healthcare and beyond.

Benefits at Pfizer

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.

Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:

Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.

For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)

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Sr Director, R&D Platforms

Our Purpose

Our Values

Pfizer Digital

Benefits

Pfizer, We are one

Travel up to 25% may be required for business activities.

Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives

Our Values

Pfizer Digital

Benefits at Pfizer