Director, Medical Insights Platform Lead

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32 Locations
In-Office or Remote
177K-294K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
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The Role
Leads the architecture, development, and evolution of Pfizer’s global Medical Insights platform. Translates regional and business needs into scalable technical requirements, sequences roadmap work, coordinates infrastructure and technology partners, and evaluates new data sources, analytics methods, and AI approaches. Partners with stakeholders to deliver platform value, guide technical decisions, and support change management. Requires strong cross-functional influence, technical communication, and experience building data or analytics platforms in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or technology environments.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Director, Medical Insights Platform Lead o wns the technical architecture and build execution for the Insights platform ( InsightXplorer ) on behalf of the full Medical Insights team globally. Accountable for how the platform is built and evolves technically - architecture decisions, build sequencing, and translating regional and business needs into a working, scalable product. Also drives innovation and experimentation for the platform, evaluating new data sources, methods, and AI approaches and determining which are worth building into the roadmap. This role suits a builder who wants to shape the platform's technical direction end-to-end, working at the intersection of engineering, product development, and global stakeholder demand.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Platform Architecture & Build
  • Own the technical architecture and build execution of InsightXplorer (IX), ensuring the platform scales reliably as usage and data sources grow.
  • Sequence build work across the platform roadmap, balancing technical dependencies with regional and business priorities surfaced by the Engagement Leads.
  • Translate regional and business needs into concrete technical requirements and a coherent, working product.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Digital & Technology, Data Governance, platform hosting teams) to resolve technical and infrastructure obstacles.

Innovation & Experimentation
  • Drive evaluation of new data sources, methods, and AI approaches for the platform, assessing technical feasibility and fit .
  • Determine which innovations are ready to move from experimentation into the build roadmap, in partnership with the Senior Manager, Data Analyst.
  • Stay current on emerging analytics and AI capabilities relevant to Medical Insights, bringing forward recommendations for the platform's technical direction.

Insights Translation & Value
  • Translate platform capabilities into terms that Engagement Leads and regional stakeholders can use to communicate value to their audiences.
  • Partner with the Engagement Leads and Senior Manager, Data Analyst to ensure new platform features and technical decisions reflect real regional and business needs.
  • Support change management and enablement activities related to new platform capabilities as they're built and released.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of external stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical field, with 8+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or technology industry.
  • Demonstrated experience building, architecting, or leading development of data or analytics platforms, with a strong understanding of how technical platform decisions translate into business and scientific value.
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating and piloting new data sources, methods, or AI/analytics approaches, and determining their readiness for production use.
  • Experience leading technical build or platform work through influence, without formal authority over all contributing teams (e.g., Digital & Technology, hosting/infrastructure).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical, senior stakeholder audiences.
  • Ability to partner effectively across cultures, regions, and organizational boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MS) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Prior experience architecting or building a self-service analytics or data platform from the ground up.
  • Hands-on proficiency with analytics, data visualization, or AI/ML tooling (e.g., Tableau, Dataiku, Python-based ML frameworks) sufficient to build and evaluate solutions directly, not just engage with them.

Professional Capabilities
  • Builds trusted, credibility-based relationships with diverse stakeholders across Medical, Digital, Technology, and other functions.
  • Leads through technical expertise and influence, effectively shaping platform direction and technical trade-offs in cross-functional and matrixed settings.
  • Acts decisively, applying sound technical and business judgment while navigating ambiguity in a matrixed environment.
  • Serves as a role model of Pfizer's values and behaviors through professionalism, integrity, and collaboration.

Other Job Details:
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: September 23rd, 2026.
  • Locations: NYHQ or PA-Collegeville or MA-Cambridge or CT-Groton or Europe any Pfizer site or QC - Montreal
  • NOT Eligible for Relocation Package
  • Position is hybrid and will require to work 2 to 3 days per week site

#LI-PFE
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or technology industry
  • Experience building, architecting, or leading development of data or analytics platforms
  • Experience evaluating and piloting new data sources, methods, or AI/analytics approaches for production readiness
  • Experience leading technical build or platform work through influence without formal authority over all contributing teams
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including translating technical concepts for senior nontechnical stakeholders
  • Ability to collaborate across cultures, regions, and organizational boundaries
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Experience architecting or building a self-service analytics or data platform from the ground up
  • Hands-on proficiency with analytics, data visualization, or AI/ML tooling such as Tableau, Dataiku, or Python-based ML frameworks

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.

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