Digital & Technology Rotational Program – Associate

Pfizer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer's Digital and Technology Early Careers Program is a full-time, two-year accelerated development program for early-career professionals who want to build AI-native capabilities across AI, data, software, product, design, and business domains. Rotations expose you to enterprise-scale technology, real-world challenges, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with modern technologies and multidisciplinary teams, developing foundational and applied skills to solve problems, improve

Qualifications

• Must have graduated by Spring 2027 with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and include the GPA on the résumé.
• Must have no more than two years of continuous, full-time, post-graduate professional experience.
• Must have participated in an eligible early-talent pipeline (Pfizer Futures or CDI internship or Digital Hackathon).
• Must be available to begin full-time employment in July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Engage in rotational assignments aligned with organizational priorities and individual development goals.
• Develop and apply AI, data, product, design knowledge to address real business needs.
• Collaborate across functions and disciplines to deliver digital capabilities and value.
• Demonstrate learning agility, curiosity, and effective communication throughout the program.

Skills

AI/ML

Data Science

Software Engineering

Cloud Platforms

Product Analytics

Digital Design

UX

Human-Centered Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Digital and Technology Early Careers Program The Digital and Technology Early Careers Program is a full-time, two-year accelerated development program for early-career professionals interested in building the technical, product, data, design, and business capabilities needed to succeed in an increasingly AI-native digital organization. Rotations are intentionally structured to provide exposure to enterprise-scale technology, applied artificial intelligence, real-world business challenges, and cross-functional collaboration. Through these experiences, associates will build the capabilities needed to pursue long-term career opportunities within Pfizer's Digital organization. The program is designed to develop AI-native talent who can combine strong foundational knowledge with applied experience. Associates will learn to use artificial intelligence, data, digital products, and modern technologies responsibly to solve problems, improve user experiences, and create measurable value for patients, customers, and colleagues. As participants in an accelerated development program, associates are expected to build in-demand technical and professional capabilities while contributing to work that supports Pfizer's purpose: breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

Start Date: July 2027

Why Patients Need You

As a digitally enabled biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer uses digital technology, data, and artificial intelligence across research, development, manufacturing, commercial operations, and patient and customer engagement. Digital colleagues help build and scale capabilities in areas such as:

• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, analytics, and data engineering
• Software engineering, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture
• Digital product management, product analytics, and agile delivery
• Customer experience, digital design, and human-centered innovation
• Digital marketing, product positioning, adoption, and technology program management

As a colleague in the Digital and Technology Early Careers Program, you will work with modern technologies and multidisciplinary teams to support outcomes that advance innovation, strengthen the organization, and improve patient health.

What You Will Achieve

As an associate in the Digital and Technology Early Careers Program, you will be expected to demonstrate curiosity, learning agility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous growth throughout the program. Rotational assignments are project-based and aligned with organizational priorities, approved business needs, available roles, location requirements, manager capacity, and individual development goals. Throughout the program, your experiences may include, but are not limited to:

• Building a broad understanding of Pfizer's Digital ecosystem while developing deeper capabilities within one or more priority role families
• Applying artificial intelligence, data, technology, product, or design knowledge to address real business, user, or patient needs
• Developing practical experience with the responsible use of artificial intelligence, including testing, security, data quality, risk awareness, and appropriate human oversight
• Strengthening problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and professional networking skills while preparing for potential long-term placement opportunities within Pfizer

How You Will Achieve It

• Full-Stack Engineering Full-stack engineering rotations may include developing, testing, and supporting digital applications, platforms, integrations, and cloud-based solutions.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering Artificial intelligence and machine learning rotations may include preparing data, developing and evaluating AI-enabled solutions, and applying responsible AI practices throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Product Analytics Product analytics rotations may include using data, experimentation, and business insights to measure performance and inform digital product decisions.
• Digital Product Marketing Digital product marketing rotations may include understanding user needs, communicating product value, and supporting awareness, adoption, and engagement of digital capabilities.
• Customer Experience Design Customer experience design rotations may include researching user needs and designing accessible, intuitive, and human-centered digital experiences.
• Program Exposure Rotational opportunities may be available across multiple areas of Pfizer's Digital organization, depending on confirmed business needs, organizational priorities, and available assignments. Current Digital areas include:
  • R&D Creation Center and AI Center of Excellence
  • Forward Impact, Portfolio, Digital Health and Medicine, and Customer Experience
  • PGS Creation Center and SAP Information Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure Learning and Development, Product, Consumer Technology, and Enablement
  • Commercial Creation Center and CDI (also known as C4)

Qualifications Required

Education and Experience

• Must have graduated by Spring 2027 with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and include the GPA on the résumé
• Must have no more than two years of continuous, full-time, post-graduate professional experience
• Must have participated in an eligible early-talent pipeline, which includes Pfizer Futures (2025/2026), a qualifying CDI internship, or a qualifying Digital Hackathon
• Must be available to begin full-time employment in July 2027

Priority Academic Backgrounds

• Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
• Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Data Science or Data Analytics
• Information Systems and/or Information Security
• Bioinformatics
• User Experience Design, User Interface Design, or Human-Computer Interaction
• Related technical, quantitative, digital product, or design disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on and project-based experience applying technical, analytical, product, design, engineering, data, or digital capabilities to real-world challenges
• Strong learning agility, curiosity, and a willingness to continuously develop new skills in a rapidly evolving digital and technology landscape
• The ability to collaborate effectively across functions, disciplines, and diverse teams to achieve shared objectives
• Experience translating technical concepts, data-driven insights, product solutions, or design outcomes into meaningful user, customer, patient, or business value
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A demonstrated understanding of the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence, including validating outputs, protecting sensitive data, recognizing limitations and risks, maintaining appropriate human oversight, and exercising sound judgment when using AI-enabled tools

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a permanent or ongoing basis. U.S. work visa sponsorship, including TN, O-1, and H-1B sponsorship, is not available for this position now or in the future.

Additional Information

Pfizer Equal Opportunity, E-Verify, and Employment Eligibility Verification language retained. Last Day to Apply: October 9, 2026 The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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 $54,200.00 to $90,400.00. 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

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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. Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [e-mail]. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned. To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

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