Manager, Data Engineer – AI and Automation

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer’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. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

Pfizer is seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Engineer to join our advanced technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing artificial intelligence models and algorithms to drive innovation and efficiency in our Data Analytics and Supply Chain solutions. This role demands a collaborative mindset, a passion for cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead data modeling and engineering efforts within advanced data platforms teams to achieve digital outcomes.

• Provides guidance and may lead/co-lead moderately complex projects.

• Oversee the development and execution of test plans, creation of test scripts, and thorough data validation processes.

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Cloud Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Marts, and Data APIs.

• Lead the development of complex data products that benefit PGS and ensure reusability across the enterprise.

• Collaborate effectively with contractors to deliver technical enhancements.

• Oversee the development of automated systems for building, testing, monitoring, and deploying ETL data pipelines within a continuous integration environment.

• Collaborate with backend engineering teams to analyze data, enhancing its quality and consistency.

• Conduct root cause analysis and address production data issues.

• Lead the design, develop, and implement AI models and algorithms to solve sophisticated data analytics and supply chain initiatives.

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies and apply them to Pfizer's projects.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and stakeholders on AI-related initiatives.

• Document and present findings, methodologies, and project outcomes to various stakeholders.

• Integrate and collaborate with different technical teams across Digital to drive overall implementation and delivery.

• Ability to work with large and complex datasets, including data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature selection.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related discipline.

• Over 4 years of experience as a Data Engineer, Data Architect, or in Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, and Data Transformations.

• Over 2 years of experience in AI, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs) development and deployment.

• Proven track record of successfully implementing AI solutions in a healthcare or pharmaceutical setting is preferred.

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with Java or Scala

• AI and Automation: Knowledge of AI-driven tools for data pipeline automation, such as Apache Airflow or Prefect. Ability to use GenAI or Agents to augment data engineering practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Data Warehousing: Experience with data warehousing solutions such as Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake.

• ETL Tools: Knowledge of ETL tools like Apache NiFi, Talend, or Informatica.

• Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka for big data processing.

• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Containerization: Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

• Data Integration: Skills in integrating data from various sources, including APIs, databases, and external files.

• Data Modeling: Understanding of data modeling and database design principles, including graph technologies like Neo4j or Amazon Neptune.

• Structured Data: Proficiency in handling structured data from relational databases, data warehouses, and spreadsheets.

• Unstructured Data: Experience with unstructured data sources such as text, images, and log files, and tools like Apache Solr or Elasticsearch.

• Data Excellence: Familiarity with data excellence concepts, including data governance, data quality management, and data stewardship.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally travel required

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96,300.00 to $160,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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