Director, Data Science, Business Analytics & Insights

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Director of Data Science to drive analytics and strategic initiatives for US Commercial teams. This role involves developing AI/ML models, collaborating across teams, and utilizing data to inform brand strategies that improve patient outcomes. Candidates should possess a strong analytical background, leadership skills, and extensive experience in business analytics.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid vacation and medical leave

Flexible work location (2-3 days onsite)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in analytics or data science.
• Experience with machine learning technology and big data stack.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide data science and insights to US Commercial teams.
• Act as strategic partner to frame complex data models.
• Connect and analyze machine learning models to identify brand opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Project Management

Communication

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

R

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Director, Data Science, Business Analytics & Insights

• United States - New York - New York City

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Global Commercial Analytics (GCA) harnesses the power of data to drive robust analytical insights that inform some of Pfizer's most critical business questions. With colleagues across the globe, GCAs rigorous analytical expertise is depended on as the compass and decision support for the enterprise. Our dynamic, exciting team of subject-matter experts comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including market research, data science, digital analytics, finance, and consulting. As a team, we partner to turn data into meaningful insights that will have a direct impact on patient's lives and the future of Pfizer as a data-driven organization.

The Director, Data Science is accountable for delivering data science driven strategic and tactical support for multiple brands. As a strategic partner to the US Commercial team, this person will develop and implement models and data-science derived insights that drive brands’ strategic priorities. This will include driving the execution and interpretation AI/ML models, framing problems, and shaping solutions. Also, this person will help shape the brands’ strategies and tactics by interfacing closely with Data Science Solutions team to develop bespoke AI/ML models to meet evolving needs and will also interface closely with sales-operations to drive execution.

This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and covers a broad range of strategic topics that are critical to our business. The successful candidate will join GCA colleagues worldwide that are constantly supporting business transformation through their proactive thought leadership, innovative analytical capabilities, and their ability to communicate highly complex and dynamic information in new and creative ways.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Role definition and key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Commercial Data Science and Insights

Provide data science and insights to US Commercial teams to drive brand tactic decisions

Act as strategic partner to frame, investigate, translate complex data related models, and answer key business questions related to the identification and evaluation of Commercial brand strategies and tactics

Connect machine learning models and insights together to identify Commercial brand opportunities and tactics to execute

Guide stakeholders via compelling and persuasive story

Strengthen the Brand and Sales teams understanding of marketplace performance and opportunities by analyzing impacts of brand strategies and tactics and partnering on data product solutions.

Collaboration with other GCA and Analytics teams

Partner with GCA IIS leads to incorporate data science capabilities and insights into analytics plans and recommendations

Ensure alignment across GCA Data Science teams and Data Science Solutions teams to ensure cohesive activities with our stakeholders

Partner with other analytic functions to advance the use of novel data sources, including RWD

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Analytical Thinker: Understands how to synthesize facts and information from varied data sources, both new and pre-existing, into discernable insights and perspectives; takes a problem-solving approach by connecting analytical thinking with an understanding of business drivers and how GCA can provide value to the organization

Data and Information Manager: Understands and uses analytical skills/tools to produce data in a clean, organized way to drive objective insights

Communicator: Can understand, translate, and distill the complex, technical findings of the data science team into commentary that facilitates effective decision making; can readily align interpersonal style with the individual needs of others

Highly Collaborative: Manages projects with and through others; shares responsibility and credit; develops self and others through teamwork

Project Manager: Articulates scope and deliverables of projects and delivers analyses within timelines

Self-Starter: Eager to take on new responsibilities and opportunities

Technical Skills

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience with machine learning technology, such as: big data stack, Python, R, and visualization techniques

Experience in understanding brand content, strategy, and tactics

Ability to effectively utilize dashboards and data products to derive insights

Understands quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

Experience in management of secondary data with application of real-world data

Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Sales, Operations) to execute brand tactics

Ability to connect, integrate and synthesize analysis and data into a meaningful ‘so what’ to drive concrete strategic recommendations for brand tactics. Capable of describing relevant caveats in data or in a model and how they relate to business question

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in quantitative discipline like engineering or data science and 8+ years of work experience

Or PhD Degree in a relevant field with good publication/research record and 5+ years of work experience

7+ years' experience in business analytics function, country strategy and/or strategic consulting

Experience using data science models to solve problems in a business environment setting

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Other Job Details:

Work location: Flexible; 2-3 days onsite/week

Last Day to Apply: June 9, 2025

ROLE SUMMARY

Global Commercial Analytics (GCA) harnesses the power of data to drive robust analytical insights that inform some of Pfizer's most critical business questions. With colleagues across the globe, GCAs rigorous analytical expertise is depended on as the compass and decision support for the enterprise. Our dynamic, exciting team of subject-matter experts comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including market research, data science, digital analytics, finance, and consulting. As a team, we partner to turn data into meaningful insights that will have a direct impact on patient's lives and the future of Pfizer as a data-driven organization.

The Director, Data Science is accountable for delivering data science driven strategic and tactical support for multiple brands. As a strategic partner to the US Commercial team, this person will develop and implement models and data-science derived insights that drive brands’ strategic priorities. This will include driving the execution and interpretation AI/ML models, framing problems, and shaping solutions. Also, this person will help shape the brands’ strategies and tactics by interfacing closely with Data Science Solutions team to develop bespoke AI/ML models to meet evolving needs and will also interface closely with sales-operations to drive execution.

This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and covers a broad range of strategic topics that are critical to our business. The successful candidate will join GCA colleagues worldwide that are constantly supporting business transformation through their proactive thought leadership, innovative analytical capabilities, and their ability to communicate highly complex and dynamic information in new and creative ways.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Role definition and key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Commercial Data Science and Insights

• Provide data science and insights to US Commercial teams to drive brand tactic decisions

• Act as strategic partner to frame, investigate, translate complex data related models, and answer key business questions related to the identification and evaluation of Commercial brand strategies and tactics

• Connect machine learning models and insights together to identify Commercial brand opportunities and tactics to execute

• Guide stakeholders via compelling and persuasive story

• Strengthen the Brand and Sales teams understanding of marketplace performance and opportunities by analyzing impacts of brand strategies and tactics and partnering on data product solutions.

Collaboration with other GCA and Analytics teams

• Partner with GCA IIS leads to incorporate data science capabilities and insights into analytics plans and recommendations

• Ensure alignment across GCA Data Science teams and Data Science Solutions teams to ensure cohesive activities with our stakeholders

• Partner with other analytic functions to advance the use of novel data sources, including RWD

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Analytical Thinker: Understands how to synthesize facts and information from varied data sources, both new and pre-existing, into discernable insights and perspectives; takes a problem-solving approach by connecting analytical thinking with an understanding of business drivers and how GCA can provide value to the organization

• Data and Information Manager: Understands and uses analytical skills/tools to produce data in a clean, organized way to drive objective insights

• Communicator: Can understand, translate, and distill the complex, technical findings of the data science team into commentary that facilitates effective decision making; can readily align interpersonal style with the individual needs of others

• Highly Collaborative: Manages projects with and through others; shares responsibility and credit; develops self and others through teamwork

• Project Manager: Articulates scope and deliverables of projects and delivers analyses within timelines

• Self-Starter: Eager to take on new responsibilities and opportunities

Technical Skills

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Experience with machine learning technology, such as: big data stack, Python, R, and visualization techniques

• Experience in understanding brand content, strategy, and tactics

• Ability to effectively utilize dashboards and data products to derive insights

• Understands quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

• Experience in management of secondary data with application of real-world data

• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Sales, Operations) to execute brand tactics

• Ability to connect, integrate and synthesize analysis and data into a meaningful ‘so what’ to drive concrete strategic recommendations for brand tactics. Capable of describing relevant caveats in data or in a model and how they relate to business question

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in quantitative discipline like engineering or data science and 8+ years of work experience

• Or PhD Degree in a relevant field with good publication/research record and 5+ years of work experience

• 7+ years' experience in business analytics function, country strategy and/or strategic consulting

• Experience using data science models to solve problems in a business environment setting

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Other Job Details:

• Work location: Flexible; 2-3 days onsite/week

• Last Day to Apply: June 9, 2025

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $156,600.00 to $261,000.00. 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.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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.

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