Senior Manager, AI&DS AWS Solution Engineer

ROLE SUMMARY

Do you want to make an impact on patient health around the world? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that brings together scientific, clinical, and commercial domains through engineering, data science, and AI? Then join Pfizer Digital’s Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Advanced Analytics organization (AIDA) where you can leverage cutting-edge technology to inform critical business decisions and improve customer experiences for our colleagues, patients and physicians. Our collection of engineering, data science, and AI professionals are at the forefront of Pfizer’s transformation into a digitally driven organization that leverages data science and AI to change patients’ lives. The Data Science Industrialization team within Data Science Solutions and Initiatives is a critical driver and enabler of Pfizer’s digital transformation, leading the process and engineering innovation to rapidly progress early AI and data science applications from prototypes and MVPs to full production.

As a Senior Manager AI&DS AWS Solution Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert on the Data Science Industrialization team, responsible for designing and deploying AI and ML solutions within the AWS cloud infrastructure. You will identify, design, iteratively develop, and continuously improve reusable AI components that accelerate use case delivery. You will architect AWS blueprints for these solutions, implementing best practices and maintaining standards for AI application and API development to ensure understanding and re-use, drive scalability, and optimize performance. Additionally, you will provide critical input into the AI ecosystem and platform strategy to promote self-service, drive productization, collaboration, and foster innovation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect and implement AI and ML solutions and reusable software components within the AWS cloud infrastructure. Ensure solutions meet the diverse needs of various use cases.
• As a tech lead, enforce coding standards, best practices, and thorough testing (unit, integration, etc.) to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Define and implement robust API and integration strategies to seamlessly connect reusable AI components with broader systems.
• Define and implement robust technical strategies in areas such as API integration to connect reusable AI components with broader systems, industrialized AI accelerators, and the delivery of scalable AI solutions.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential system issues.
• Train and guide junior developers on concepts such as software development principles, AWS services, tools, AI/ML, and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment within the team by sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Act as a subject matter expert for AWS solution engineering on cross functional teams in bespoke organizational initiatives by providing thought leadership and execution support for software development needs.
• Communicate value delivered through reusable AI components to end user functions (e.g., Chief Marketing Office, PBG Commercial and Medical Affairs) and evangelize innovative ideas of reusable & scalable development approaches/frameworks/methodologies to enable new ways of developing AI solutions.
• Provide strategic and technical input to the AI ecosystem including platform evolution, vendor scan, and new capability development.
• Partner with AI use case development teams to ensure successful integration of reusable components into production AI solutions.
• Partner with AIDA Platforms team on end to end capability integration between enterprise platforms and internally developed reusable component accelerators (API registry, ML library / workflow management, enterprise connectors).
• Partner with AIDA Platforms team to define best practices for reusable component architecture and engineering principles to identify and mitigate potential risks related to component performance, security, responsible AI, and resource utilization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, data science, or a related field (Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline).
• 7+ years of work experience in software development.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
• Proven track record in designing and deploying AI and ML solutions.
• Experience in solution architecture & design.
• Experience in software/product engineering.
• Recognized by peers as an expert in cloud solutions and software engineering with hands-on development.
• Expert knowledge of backend technologies; familiar with containerization technologies like Docker; understanding of API design principles; experience with distributed systems and databases; proficient in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and data science development lifecycle (CRISP).
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal and external teams to develop innovative AI and data science solutions.
• Highly self-motivated to deliver both independently and with strong team collaboration.
• Ability to creatively take on new challenges and work outside comfort zone.
• Strong English communication skills (written & verbal).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related discipline.
• Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Machine Learning).
• Strong hands-on skills in ML engineering and data science (e.g., Python, SQL).
• Experience in CI/CD integration (e.g. GitHub, GitHub Actions or Jenkins).
• Deep understanding of MLOps principles and tech stack (e.g. MLFlow).
• Hands on experience working in Agile teams, processes, and practices.

 
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!