Senior Manager, Data Scientist

Role Summary:
Pfizer's purpose, breakthroughs that change patients' lives, is rooted in being a science driven and a patient focused company. Digital, AI, data, and analytics are central to driving innovation at Pfizer.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Manager, Data Scientist. This role is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making and innovation within our organization to support our colleagues across Finance, People Experience, Legal, Compliance, and other Enabling Functions at Pfizer.
If you are passionate about leveraging data to solve complex problems and have a strong background in data science, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced data science models to support business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data-driven opportunities
• Design and conduct experiments to validate hypotheses and improve decision-making
• Create and maintain data pipelines to ensure data quality and accessibility
• Develops and leads/co-leads complex projects, develops and manages plans to achieve objectives
• Applies skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to work within Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit
• Makes decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, develops new options, guided by policies in non-standard situations, able to operate independently in ambiguous situations
• Works independently, uses knowledge and experience to achieve desired results, often self-initiated assignments
• Work indirectly reviewed through consultation and agreement, may review work of others in Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit
• High level of awareness of own limits, becomes a resource for others
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data scientists
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and technology

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS with 7 or more years of experience, or an MBA/MS with 6 or more years of experience, or a PhD/JD with 2 or more years of experience, or an MD/DVM with less than 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
• Extensive experience with machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling
• Strong knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Expertise in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or similar

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) techniques
• Background in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries
• Proven track record of leading data science projects from conception to deployment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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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