Director, Oncology AI Product & Engineering Lead

Pfizer; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Con­t

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Director, Oncology AI Product & Engineering Lead to translate Oncology R&D needs into high-impact AI products and solutions. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of AI engineers and scientists, defining the product roadmap and partnering with scientists, clinical teams, Digital, and IT to ensure scalable, governance-aligned solutions.

The role emphasizes strong technical fluency, scientific credibility, and product leadership without hands-on coding, with a focus on moving

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in a relevant field with several years of analytical impact in operations, automation, business analytics, or decision support.
• Proven impact leading AI-enabled products, platforms, or analytics in pharma, biotech, healthcare tech, or AI startups.
• Strong understanding of Oncology R&D workflows and AI in scientific/clinical decision making.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Oncology AI product strategy and roadmap across discovery, translational science, clinical development, and real-world evidence.
• Lead and manage a cross functional team of AI engineers, providing technical direction, prioritization, and coaching.
• Translate complex scientific and operational problems into clear AI product requirements, success metrics, and delivery plans.
• Partner with Oncology scientists, clinical teams, Digital, Enterprise AI, and IT for alignment with enterprise platforms/governance.
• Evaluate AI concepts, prototypes, and technical approaches, providing informed guidance and trade‑off decisions.
• Assess Oncology workflows to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, change management, and adoption, ensuring AI solutions move beyond pilots to sustained impact.
• Establish lightweight governance, delivery standards, and value tracking for Oncology AI initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical fluency

Product leadership

Education

PhD in Computer Science / ML / DS / AI / related field

Master’s in Computer Science / ML / DS / AI / related field

Job description

Pfizer Oncology is building an AI-first R&D engine where artificial intelligence is a foundational capability shaping how medicines are discovered, developed, and delivered to patients. We are seeking a Director, Oncology AI Product & Engineering Lead to own the translation of Oncology R&D needs into high impact AI products and solutions.

In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of AI engineers and science focused technologists, define the Oncology AI product roadmap, and partner closely with scientific, clinical, digital, and enterprise stakeholders to identify opportunities for process automation / simplification and ensure solutions are adopted, scalable, and decision relevant. This role does not require hands on coding, but does require strong technical fluency, scientific credibility, and product leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Oncology AI product strategy and roadmap across discovery, translational science, clinical development, and real-world evidence.
• Lead and manage a cross functional team of AI engineers, providing technical direction, prioritization, and coaching.
• Translate complex scientific and operational problems into clear AI product requirements, success metrics, and delivery plans.
• Partner with Oncology scientific leaders, clinical teams, Digital, Enterprise AI, and IT to ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise platforms and governance.
• Evaluate AI concepts, prototypes, and technical approaches, providing informed guidance and trade‑off decisions.
• Assess Oncology workflows to identify and propose opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, change management, and adoption, ensuring AI solutions move beyond pilots to sustained impact.
• Establish lightweight governance, delivery standards, and value tracking for Oncology AI initiatives.
• Represent Oncology AI initiatives in leadership forums and cross-enterprise discussions.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of applied analytical experience with demonstrated impact in operations, automation, business analytics, or decision support OR
• Master’s in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related discipline and a minimum of 7 years of applied analytical experience with demonstrated impact in operations, automation, business analytics, or decision support.
• Demonstrated impact leading AI enabled products, platforms, or analytics solutions in pharma, biotech, healthcare technology, or AI startups.
• Strong understanding of Oncology R&D workflows and the role of data and AI in scientific and clinical decision making.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams in a matrixed environment.
• High technical fluency enabling effective evaluation of AI/ML approaches without hands on development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating at the intersection of science, product management, and engineering.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts including data pipelines, model development, and prototyping workflows.
• Experience scaling AI solutions in large, regulated organizations.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. 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. 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.

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