Manager, Analytics Platform Engineer

Why Patients Need You

Technology impacts everything we do. Pfizer’s digital and ‘data first’ strategy focuses on implementing impactful and innovative technology solutions across all functions from research to manufacturing. Whether you are digitizing drug discovery and development, identifying solutions, or making our work easier and faster, you will be making a difference to countless lives.

What You Will Achieve

The Platform Delivery and Operations team, part of the Artificial Intelligence, Data and Advanced Analytics (AIDA) organization, offers a comprehensive suite of integrated platform technologies that are essential components of Pfizer’s data and analytics ecosystem.
The AIDA platforms are utilized by teams across Pfizer to leverage the potential of big data, machine learning, and interactive analytics, spanning from scientific and clinical applications to commercial use across all Pfizer geographies.

A key platform technology within this ecosystem is Databricks, which provides a unified interface and tools for various data tasks. It is widely used in the Product Research and Development space for data ingestion, processing, scheduling, management, data discovery, annotation, and exploration.

In this role, we are seeking hands-on experts and frontrunners in the field of Data & Analytics engineering to develop cutting-edge analytics ecosystem capabilities for early incubation and large-scale adoption. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of analytics innovators, data engineers, data scientists, and technologists across the enterprise, scaling capabilities for broader utilization.

How You Will Achieve It

• Lead the engineering efforts for the Data and Analytics ecosystem.

• Collaborate closely with vendor partners to guide their product development lifecycle.

• Develop and expand a data engineering framework to ensure the reliability, scalability, quality, and efficiency of data pipelines, storage, processing, and integration.

• Define and document standards and best practices for data engineers and analysts, fostering collaboration to accelerate their work.

• Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting engineering issues that impact platform availability and analytics productivity, resolving critical support issues with high technical complexity.

• Measure and monitor service and support performance and health, including SLAs and KPIs.

• Continuously update technical and industry knowledge and skills through ongoing learning activities.

• Engage and communicate directly with key business and technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering with five years of experience in the IT industry, with a preference for consulting experience; OR Master’s degree with three years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree with eight years of relevant experience; OR Ph.D. with 0+ years of experience; OR 10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent 

• Bring more than 3 years of experience working with modern data architecture.

• Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of database technologies, both relational and non-relational.

• Possess deep skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL.

• Show demonstrable experience in developing and nurturing a Data Engineering framework, including package/dependency management tools, functional testing, and load testing.

• Have a solid understanding of Data Management principles, including quality, governance, security, privacy, life cycle management, and cataloguing.

• Evaluate the performance and applicability of multiple tools against customer requirements.

• Work within an Agile delivery/DevOps methodology to deliver proof of concept and production implementation in iterative sprints.

• Have hands-on experience developing batch and streaming data pipelines.

• Exhibit excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with an aptitude for learning new technologies.

• Display grit when faced with technical issues, ensuring you understand what is happening and why things are not working.

• Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical individuals as needed.

• Have hands-on experience and proficiency with DevOps and information tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and Yammer.

• Be able to work independently.

• Have experience working in a Pharma or a highly regulated industry.

Nice-to-Have

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering and ETL using Databricks on AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud infrastructure and functions.

• Proficient in working with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, and Delta LiveTables (DLT).

• Skilled in integrating end-to-end Databricks pipelines to transfer data from source systems to target data repositories, ensuring consistent data quality and reliability.

• Experienced with CI/CD on Databricks using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Terraform, and Databricks CLI.

• Hold Databricks certifications or AWS Solution Architect certification.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional Travel

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: December 6, 2024

• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid. Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00.* 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.

* The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $84,200.00 to $140,400.00.

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

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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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