Sr Director, R&D Platforms

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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