Senior Director, Targets and Mechanisms Solutions

Pfizer Inc.; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid leave and holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. seeks a senior leader to head the Targets and Mechanisms Solutions program within its R&D Discovery, Pre-Clinical, and Translational Solutions team.

Define the vision for digital targets and mechanisms, oversee global teams, and drive AI-enabled innovation across research platforms to accelerate target identification and translational insights. The role emphasizes ecosystem architecture, data-driven workflows, governance for partnerships, and ensuring GxP compliance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years life sciences experience with leadership in platforms and large-scale systems
• Experience delivering technology solutions in pharmaceutical/regulatory environments
• Proven track record in people management and talent development
• Experience with data-centric leadership and large-scale omics/clinical data programs
• Proven experience leading product management with strategy, execution and cross-functional alignment

Responsibilities

• Lead the Targets and Mechanisms Solutions program across Pfizer's R&D, Discovery, Pre-Clinical, and Translational Solutions teams.
• Define the vision for digital targets and mechanisms capabilities and oversee global delivery.
• Drive AI-enabled innovation across research platforms and establish data-driven workflows.
• Ensure GxP compliance and audit readiness of solutions in regulated environments.
• Mentor leaders, foster innovation, and align digital strategy with research needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

AI in R&D

Program management

GxP compliance

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the Targets and Mechanisms Solutions program within Pfizer's R&D Discovery, Pre-Clinical, and Translational Solutions team. You will define the vision for digital targets and mechanisms capabilities, oversee global teams, and drive AI-enabled innovation across research platforms. You will shape ecosystem architecture and data-driven workflows that accelerate target identification and translational insights. This is an opportunity to impact patient outcomes at scale by advancing science through digital technology. Pay / Benefits

• Deliver ecosystem architecture, analytics, and data management to design and deploy scalable, sustainable solutions for target identification and modulation Define and execute the vision and roadmap for digital Targets and Mechanisms capabilities, with emphasis on AI innovation Define and own modular, interoperable ecosystem architecture across systems and data products Lead strategic planning, vendor framework, and governance for high-impact partnerships Launch and scale AI programs to embed AI in core workflows and enable process mining for continuous improvement Oversee global program delivery, including business case development, KPIs, and financial management Ensure GxP compliance and audit readiness of solutions in regulated environments Mentor and develop leaders, fostering a culture of innovation and learning Cultivate cross-functional collaboration to align digital strategy with research needs Identify external solutions and best practices through pre-competitive and external partnerships Tasks Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline 12+ years life sciences experience, with leadership in platforms and large-scale systems 10+ years in a leadership capacity in a matrix global organization Proven experience delivering technology solutions in pharmaceutical/regulatory environments Strong track record in people management, talent development, and succession planning Experience with data-centric leadership and large-scale omics/clinical data programs Proven experience leading product management with strategy, execution, and cross-functional alignment Ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic alignment Key requirements bonus target of 25% of base salary 401(k) with Pfizer Matching Contributions Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation, holidays and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave comprehensive health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  to and governance for high-impact partnerships Launch and scale AI programs to embed AI in core workflows and enable process mining for continuous improvement Oversee global program delivery, including business case development, KPIs, and financial management Ensure GxP compliance and audit readiness of solutions in regulated environments Mentor and develop leaders, fostering a culture of innovation and learning Cultivate cross-functional collaboration to align digital strategy with research needs Identify external solutions and best practices through pre-competitive and external partnerships Tasks Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline 12+ years life sciences experience, with leadership in platforms and large-scale systems 10+ years in a leadership capacity in a matrix global organization Proven experience delivering technology solutions in pharmaceutical/regulatory environments Strong track record in people management, talent development, and succession
• Experience with data-centric leadership and large-scale omics/clinical data programs Proven experience leading product management with strategy, execution, and cross-functional alignment Ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic alignment Key requirements bonus target of 25% of base salary 401(k) with Pfizer Matching Contributions Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation, holidays and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave comprehensive health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)