Senior Director, Senior Program Lead (AI/ML), Data Surveillance

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – 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.Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.As the Senior Director, Head of AI for Clinical Data Sciences, you will play an important role in processing, reviewing and receiving clinical data and records from therapeutic groups as well as internal and external investigators. You will ensure that accurate, timely and consistent data reaches the clinical teams and other groups.POSITION SUMMARYIt is our mission to strengthen the oversight of our clinical data through stronger ownership, control and visibility. Data in pharmaceutical research has constantly increased in both volume and complexity and its correct interpretation in a biomedical context has become more and more dependent on advanced analytical and data management skills.As the Senior Director, Head of AI for Clinical Data Sciences, you will be responsible for helping to accelerate drug discovery by enhancing our decision-making process, working with a wide range of roles to extract actionable insights from complex data sets. It is your leadership and expertise that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESYou act as the key scientific and technical Artificial Intelligence expert for Clinical Data Sciences; defines and drives the data monitoring and management strategy and standards in the AI space, utilizing techniques such as RPA, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, genAI, etc., across all areas of Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) (including data management, Risk-Based Monitoring, Data Surveillance and standards).Leads Team of AI experts in CDS and at vendor (50+ team members) to spearhead key innovative AI/ML projects for CDS.Represents CDS and supports AI and innovation related interactions with external vendors, Digital, COE, senior leaders, and representatives across GBDM. Actively coordinates resources to ensure successful AI project implementation outcomes.Defines and effectively communicates to CDS colleagues and partner organizations AI project requirements and partners with QA to follow all appropriate standards for compliance.Partners with colleagues to ensure alignment of data quality across CDS, preferred partners, Development China and Development Japan.Proactively identifies issues, successfully leading initiatives which result in continuous improvement and quality deliverables across CDS.Defining and driving the AI strategy to create a roadmap detailing the short and long term implementation for CDS, including techniques from RPA (robotic process automation), ML (machine learning), NLP (natural language processing), genAI, etc.Sets industry precedent with regulators as a key leader in space.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in a field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, etc. Master’s Degree Preferred.Demonstrated ability in the application of Machine Learning/AI in real-world settings with large scale data.15+ years of experience in the IT or appropriate industry preferred.5+ years of experience with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques and tools.8+ years of experience with data sources and platforms.At least 10 years in a leadership role.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFlexibility, problem-solving and leadership skills, genuine intellectual curiosity, borderless ideation and eagerness to contribute are key elements of the position.Excellent communication skills to ensure alignment between computational and life scientists, Business Technologists, and physicians, as well as management.A confident leader and subject matter expert, to drive innovation.The individual should have demonstrable experience and passion for mathematics, statistics, signal processing, image analysis, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization.Deep knowledge of scripting and analytics software, including R, Python, Pipeline Pilot, KNIME or equivalent.Excellent theoretical understanding and real hands-on experience with deep learning and a range of more classical supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods.Demonstrable expertise with various machine learning packages, including deep learning toolkits (e.g. TensorFlow, mxNet, Theano or others).Fluent in big data management tools, such as Hadoop, NoSQL datastores as well more traditional relational databases.Good understanding of the Drug Development is preferred.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.WHY PATIENTS NEED YOUPfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most.Work Location Assignment: On premiseThe annual base salary for this position ranges from $191,300.00 to $318,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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