ROLE SUMMARY
Why Patients Need You
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.
What You Will Achieve
As the Director of Research & Development (R&D) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Engineering, you will be a thought leader and subject matter expert in the design and delivery of Pfizer R&D AI applications, driving the creation and delivery of innovative solutions to complex problems in the research and development pipeline.
Your role will involve leveraging an environment of experimentation to influence direction, identifying multiple solutions and innovative options to solve uniquely complex problems with long-term effects on R&D. You will exercise foresight and judgment in initiating and guiding complex projects in unprecedented situations.
In this position working alongside AIDA R&D AI and Data Science leaders, you will help shape and steer the overarching vision and strategy for AI and Data innovative advancements in support of R&D, prototyping new technologies to address challenges and seize opportunities. You will collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, aligning efforts to achieve business objectives and meet customer needs.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and executing strategic plans for groundbreaking AI/ML and innovation products and utilizing data and customer insights to inform decision-making. Your strong background in AI product creation and expertise in taking products from ideation to delivery using automation and modern practices will be essential. You will thrive in managing complex, uncertain environments, driving ideas to products and focusing on impactful outcomes.
Collaboration and partnership to achieve business objectives and meet customer needs will be key to this role's success. You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Client Partners, the AI Center of Excellence, Platforms and Products teams, and the R&D Creation Center, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies.
This role demands a passion for scaling technology initiatives and working in a fast-paced, try-destroy-retry environment within the domain of Research and Development. Your unwavering commitment to accomplishing ambitious goals that will propel the company forward will be instrumental in driving innovation, efficiency, and success.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
- Influence the product roadmaps for data science and creation centers, focusing on developing and maintaining robust, scalable AI capabilities.
- Stay on the forefront of technological advancements in the biopharma and life sciences space.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with researchers, software engineers, and data science teams to create tools that better integrate research and practices.
Technical Vision and Strategy
- Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the long-term technical platform vision, ensuring alignment with the overall technological vision and objectives.
- Drive continuous innovation and the adoption of new research and AI technologies to improve product experiences.
- Technical Excellence: Maintain a standard of technical excellence, ensuring adherence to best practices in architecture, machine learning, and platform utilization.
Trust and Security
- Foster a culture of trust and ethical AI practices, contributing to a team committed to deploying secure, state-of-the-art AI solutions that comply with global data protection and privacy standards.
- Develop proof of concepts (POCs) and provide a blueprint for implementation.
Problem-Solving
- Utilize AI/ML solutions to address complex, real-world challenges, applying theoretical knowledge to create and improve practical, impactful products and services.
- Focus on accelerating delivery, moving the broader team forward, and gamifying innovation.
- Lead by example and recognize success and failure.
- Partner Collaboration: Collaborate with partner organizations to develop frameworks, data foundations, and architectures supporting the strategic vision.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS required
- 10+ years of demonstrated progressive experience in AI/ML, Software Engineering, or Statistics.
Leadership Experience:
- 5+ years in technology leadership roles, including experience leading engineering or data science teams.
- Demonstrated success in guiding and managing sizable, multifaceted technology teams.
- Expertise in Research and Development Innovation:
Deep understanding of research and development domains with a focus on innovative technical delivery and thought leadership.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Exceptional communication ability, fostering effective collaboration and empathy with diverse organizational and external stakeholders.
- Ability to engage and motivate a distributed, mission-oriented technical team.
Business Acumen and Strategic Alignment:
- Proficient in aligning technology strategies with the organization's broader business goals and objectives.
- Demonstrates strong business insight.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Proficiency:
- Robust analytical skills coupled with the ability to effectively and efficiently solve complex technology challenges.
- Works within budget constraints to deliver innovative ideas with clear delivery milestones.
Multidisciplinary Team Experience:
- History of working with and understanding the unique needs of organizations and teams across multiple disciplines.
- Demonstrates a commitment to appreciating cultural, structural, and technical diversity.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let's start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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