Innovation, Data & Analytics Team, Senior Data Scientist (AI Lead) Full-time

AI-Based Workflows Analytical Methodology Director

Own the analytical methodology and evaluation rigor behind the Innovation, Data & Analytics team's AI-based workflows, directing model selection, cohort/segmentation science, and agent decision logic in partnership with Engineering and Governance.

Role Responsibilities

• Own model selection and evaluation frameworks for AI-based workflows
• Design cohort and customer/HCP segmentation methodology using real world data sources
• Direct the analytical logic and decisioning behind agentic workflows, ensuring methodological rigor and defensibility
• Partner with the AI/ML Engineer to translate methodology into production-grade agents and pipelines

• Support strategic and tactical planning with regard to medical/analytical priorities
• Collaborate with the Data Architect/Data Analyst to ensure analytical outputs align with data model and quality standards
• Communicate generated insights and analytical trade-offs clearly to business and technical stakeholders
• Proactively identify new data inputs, analytical techniques, and evaluation approaches to improve workflow quality and adoption
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior data scientists and data engineering colleagues

Basic Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Clinical Informatics, or similar
• Experience (8+ years with Bachelor's; 7+ with Master's; 5+ with PhD) in data science, notably in the healthcare sector
• Healthcare/pharma data experience, including claims, EHR, and HEDIS/OMOP frameworks
• Hands-on experience evaluating and experimenting with LLMs and agentic systems
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects and support the professional growth of colleagues
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a cross-functional business environment
• Proven influencing skills and strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with Pfizer leaders and key external stakeholders
• Effective English verbal and written communication with flexibility to be clear, consistent, compliant, and appropriate for a variety of settings including scientific/technical, promotional, patient/consumer, regulatory, and media
• In-depth understanding of the business of pharmaceutical medicine including clinical trial design, GCP and data interpretation, drug development, regulatory and promotional rules/guidance, legal and compliance, and issue management

• Anticipates Customer and Market Needs – Knows the industry; knowledgeable in current and possible future trends; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; always focused on patient safety first; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Acts Decisively – Makes timely and effective decisions by applying business and analytical acumen. Acts with urgency and removes barriers that hinder productivity.
• Builds Change-Agile Organizations – Develops teams that are facile at initiating and responding to change. Aligns teams and processes to support sustainable change.
• Strategic and Innovative Thinking – Demonstrates insightful thinking by developing creative approaches to analytical models and strategies and creates an environment to encourage others to do the same.
• Grows Leaders – Actively coaches and develops talent. Provides opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies, and business knowledge.
• Is a role model of Pfizer's values and behaviors.

• Drive transformational change
• Lead teams and engage diverse stakeholders
• Understand the applications of technology to the Life Science sector

Other Job Details

• Last Date to Apply for Job: September 23rd, 2026.
• Locations: NYHQ or PA-Collegeville or MA-Cambridge or CT-Groton or Europe any Pfizer site or QC – Montreal
• NOT Eligible for Relocation Package
• Position is hybrid and will require to work 2 to 3 days per week on site