AI-Powered Oncology Portfolio Director

RiseMe; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Pfizer Matching

Health benefits

Paid vacation and personal days

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Pfizer seeks an AI-enabled Portfolio Lead to guide oncology R&D strategy, bridging AI/ML insights with deep oncology expertise across discovery to preclinical stages.

You will partner with leadership to prioritize programs, allocate resources, and present data-driven governance insights. This role emphasizes storytelling with data and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• PhD plus 5+ years applying AI to drug discovery, modeling, and data visualization.
• Experience with AI/ML teams implementing AI in R&D processes.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech R&D with strategic roles in portfolio/AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze oncology portfolio with AI/ML to evaluate program strength and fit.
• Propose data-driven portfolio strategies and resource allocation scenarios.
• Integrate AI-derived insights into governance discussions and decision making.
• Collaborate with discovery, translational, clinical, and business teams to synthesize cross-domain data.
• Present dashboards and executive reports with clear, data-backed recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement of decision-making through new data sources and analyses.

Skills

AI in drug discovery

Scenario modeling

Data visualization

Data storytelling

Leadership without authority

Education

PhD in oncology, molecular biology, pharmacology or computational biology

Job description

Pfizer seeks an AI-enabled Portfolio Lead to guide oncology R&D strategy, bridging AI/ML insights with deep oncology expertise across discovery to preclinical stages.

You will partner with leadership to prioritize programs, allocate resources, and present data-driven governance insights. This role emphasizes storytelling with data and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment.