Associate, Data Science & AI

Pfizer; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in Mumbai seeks an Associate, Data Science and AI to deliver data-derived insights and AI-powered analytics for the Commercial organization. The role includes framing problems, building ML models, and communicating results to support strategic decisions in the pharmaceutical domain.

The candidate will work with large pharma datasets, develop forecasting and segmentation solutions, and create interactive dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• 0-2 years in Data science or Advanced analytics, preferably in Commercial Pharma or Healthcare.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, ML algorithms, Bayesian modeling, and visualization tools.
• Pharma/healthcare data familiarity and ability to translate analytics into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy forecasting models for sales, demand, and market performance using advanced statistical and ML techniques.
• Apply Bayesian modeling for uncertainty quantification and scenario planning.
• Implement customer/physician segmentation using clustering and build models to predict engagement and prescribing patterns.
• Design and execute regression models to measure promotional effectiveness and ROI; support MMM and resource allocation.
• Develop ML pipelines for classification, clustering, and recommendation systems; explore agentic AI approaches.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical modeling

Forecasting

Bayesian methods

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

PyMC

scikit-learn

Job description

The Global Commercial Analytics (GCA) team within the Chief Marketing Office (CMO) organization is dedicated to transforming data into actionable intelligence, enabling the business to remain competitive and innovative in a data-driven world. We play a pivotal role in extracting insights from large and complex datasets to drive strategic decision-making. Collaborating closely with various subject matter experts across various fields, our team leverages advanced statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and data visualization tools to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations within the data. Additionally, we are dedicated to delivering new, innovative capabilities by deploying cutting-edge Machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence techniques to solve complex problems and create value.

We are looking for a Associate, Data Science and AI who will be responsible for delivering data-derived insights and/or AI-powered analytics tools to Pfizer's Commercial organization and will support a brand or therapeutic area. This includes leading the execution and interpretation of AI/ML models, framing problems, and shaping solutions with clear and compelling communication of data-driven insights. We are seeking a hands-on Data Scientist to design and implement advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that drive commercial decision-making in the pharmaceutical domain. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in statistical modeling, forecasting, segmentation, clustering, classification, and regression, with experience in Bayesian methods. Familiarity with pharma or healthcare data is highly desirable. Exposure to agentic AI frameworks is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Predictive Modeling & ForecastingDevelop and deploy forecasting models for sales, demand, and market performance using advanced statistical and ML techniques. Apply Bayesian modeling for uncertainty quantification and scenario planning.
• Segmentation & TargetingImplement customer/physician segmentation using clustering algorithms and behavioral data. Build classification models to predict engagement, conversion, and prescribing patterns.
• Commercial AnalyticsDesign and execute regression models to measure promotional effectiveness and ROI. Support marketing mix modeling (MMM) and resource allocation strategies.
• Machine Learning & AIDevelop ML pipelines for classification, clustering, and recommendation systems. Explore agentic AI approaches for workflow automation and decision support (good-to-have).
• Data Management & VisualizationWork with large-scale pharma datasets (e.g., IQVIA, Veeva CRM, claims, prescription data). Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau/Power BI for senior stakeholders.
• Collaboration & CommunicationPartner with Commercial, Marketing, and Insights teams to understand business needs. Present analytical findings and actionable recommendations through clear storytelling.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Experience: 0-2 years in Data science or Advanced analytics, preferably in Commercial Pharma or Healthcare.
• Technical Skills:Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, PyMC for Bayesian). SQL for data extraction and transformation. Experience with ML algorithms: regression, classification, clustering, time-series forecasting. Familiarity with Bayesian modeling and probabilistic programming. Visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI.
• Domain Knowledge: Pharma/healthcare datasets and commercial analytics concepts.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and ability to translate complex analytics into business insights.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with agentic AI frameworks (good-to-have).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.
• Exposure to marketing mix modeling (MMM) and promotional analytics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Analytics Engineering to ensure the data ecosystem is conducive for data science modeling purposes. Partner with Digital teams to enhance data science capabilities, aligning efforts to leverage digital data sources effectively. Foster collaboration with other teams to ensure seamless integration of data science initiatives across the organization's infrastructure, promoting efficiency and effectiveness in leveraging data for informed decision-making.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each.