Manager Data Scientist

ROLE SUMMARY

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ROLE SUMMARY

• Leverage technical AI/ML/data science to guide critical decision-making processes in support of scientific and drug development strategies.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, business partners, and research teams to understand business problem, and implement new methods and techniques to solve novel problems
• Lead cross functional projects / PoCs

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5-8 essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with global and regional teams to apply AI/ML innovative solutions to business problems and deliver on improving efficiencies in areas of drug development, e.g. in drug discovery, clinical trials, operational efficiencies
• Translate business requirements into tangible solution specifications and high quality, on time deliverables
• Work with internal and external partners to propose new solutions for solving novel problems
• Lead cross functional projects to either implement existing solutions, or identify and create new solutions to solving problems in drug development
• Support business process excellence by implementing, and creating new processes and pipelines
• Support and lead ongoing technology evaluation process and cross functional proof of concept projects
• Represent AQDS functions on cross-functional teams
• Evangelize the use of AI/ML techniques, both internally and externally

QUALIFICATIONS

Indicate basic and preferred qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications are job related, consistent with business requirements and necessary for the performance of an essential function of this role including: education/licenses/certifications, location, relevant experience, technical and/or other job-related skills. Basic qualifications determine minimum requirements that applicants must possess to be qualified for the role; anyone who does not meet basic qualifications for the role will not be interviewed or eligible for hire.
• Preferred Qualifications are job-related qualifications that may be indicated in addition to basic qualifications; they are not absolutely required for performance of the job but are desired and further describe the education/skills/experience sought for the position. Preferred qualifications enhance a candidate’s ability to perform the job.  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Computation Biology, Statistics, or related field
• 8 - 10 yrs. of relevant experience for Masters level, Ph.D. with 3-5 years of experience
• Python or R fluency
• Ability to lead AI/ML/data science pipeline including the various steps of data retrieval, cleaning, analysis/modeling, application of AI algorithms through to production
• Expertise with standard supervised and unsupervised machine learning approaches
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to influence stakeholders when leading cross-functional projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to complement the team with new approaches such as Agentic AI, RAGs, LLMs, network analysis, knowledge graphs, graph neural networks, etc. would highly desired
• Experience working in scalable computing would be a valuable supplement (AWS, Spark, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Experience in data visualization, user interfaces (Flask, Shiny, etc.), data pipelines and MLOps are a plus
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical area and chemistry/biology familiarity

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

(not all roles will have physical or mental requirements)

Indicate any physical or mental requirements necessary for the performance of an essential function of this particular role. Requirements should be unique to the work being performed in this role and consistent with business necessity.

Examples: Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis

Note: Do not include requirements of the role that are generally applicable to most or all jobs at Pfizer, such as “ability to communicate,” “ability to work on teams”, “office job involving use of computer”, etc.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and tools for AI/ML/Data Science/ Data Analytics/Statistics /; able to evaluate and leverage them into improved business processes for deployment and adoption
• Expertise in some of the above mentioned tools/technologies

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

(not all roles will have non-standard work schedule travel, or environment requirements)

Include any work schedule, travel or environment requirements necessary for the performance of the role. Types of requirements might include ability to work particular hours (shift, overtime), travel or adhere to safe work practices and procedures such as aseptic gowning. Any criteria indicated must be job-related, consistent with business necessity, and specific to this role.  

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to travel within India and internationally for project meetings and conferences

OTHER INFORMATION

The following information, if applicable, must be manually inserted into the job description for transparency:

• Relocation eligible
• Internal candidate identified
• Eligible for employee referral bonus
• Posting expiration date (if determined)

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OTHER INFORMATION

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

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• Works within DSA functional lines (Statistics, SDSA) and with functions in GPD

RESOURCES MANAGED

Financial Accountability

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• NA

Supervision

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• Indirect management of associates in projects

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