Senior Director, Innovation, Data & Analytics

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer seeks a seasoned leader to drive AI-powered analytics within US Medical Affairs. You will shape the data portfolio, advance patient journey analytics, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions while upholding governance and regulatory standards.

You will partner with executives to translate capabilities into strategic business advantage and guide cross-functional teams through transformational change. You will oversee data architecture, ethics, and governance, and collaborate with external

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in AI/ML applications for healthcare analytics.
• Strong data governance and regulatory compliance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical medicine and regulatory landscape.
• Proven impact in patient journey analytics and segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead vision and execution of AI-powered analytics for US Medical Affairs.
• Own data portfolio and pioneer next-generation analytics capabilities.
• Define data strategy and communicate with senior leadership.
• Build and scale AI/automation frameworks while ensuring data quality and ethics.
• Coach and develop analytics teams and drive execution across functions.

Skills

AI/ML Solutions

Data Governance

Patient Journey Analytics

Cross-Functional Leadership

Pharmaceutical Medicine

Tools

Healthcare Data Platforms

AI/ML Frameworks

Data Governance Tools

Analytics Delivery Systems

Job description

• Lead the vision and execution of AI-powered analytics and data science capabilities for US Medical Affairs
• Own the entire data portfolio and pioneer next-generation analytics in patient journey mapping, advanced segmentation, and stakeholder evaluation
• Scout and integrate external innovations and build proprietary AI/ML solutions in-house
• Establish scalable data architecture, governance, and AI/automation frameworks
• Engage senior leadership on data strategy and translate technical capabilities into competitive advantage
• Define the innovation vision for Medical Affairs data and analytics and communicate it to senior and executive leadership
• Partner with external innovation leaders, AI/ML research institutions, technology vendors, and thought leaders to evaluate emerging capabilities
• Define strategic priorities for AI and data investment and guide capability roadmaps and resource allocation
• Evaluate innovations in AI, patient journey science, segmentation methodologies, HCP network analysis, and healthcare data platforms
• Architect and lead patient journey analytics, advanced segmentation models, and stakeholder evaluation systems
• Lead the development team and manage analytics delivery
• Translate Medical Affairs needs into a data science and AI/ML roadmap and prioritize innovation initiatives
• Present analytics capabilities, innovation progress, and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership
• Champion enterprise-grade data governance, security, and ethics standards while maintaining compliance and data quality
• Coach and develop talent and build leadership bench strength

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years’ experience, or MBA plus 10+ years, or PharmD/PhD plus 7+ years
• Strong experience (10+ years) in data & analytics, including recent medical affairs experience
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a cross-functional business environment
• Proven leadership skills managing people and projects directly and through matrixed or indirect leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and credibility with Pfizer leaders and external stakeholders
• Ability to partner cross culturally and regionally
• Effective talent management
• Effective English verbal and written communication
• In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical medicine, including clinical trial design, GCP, data interpretation, drug development, regulatory and promotional rules/guidance, legal and compliance, issue management, and business development opportunity evaluations
• Knowledge of emerging trends in AI/ML, patient analytics, segmentation science, and data platforms
• Ability to drive transformational change, lead teams, engage diverse stakeholders, and understand technology applications in the Life Science sector
• Permanent work authorization in the United States
• U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in AI-powered analytics and data science within Medical Affairs, with a strong focus on patient journey mapping, advanced segmentation, and stakeholder evaluation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage data governance, and drive innovation in healthcare data platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AI/ML Solutions Development
• Data Governance and Compliance
• Patient Journey Analytics
• Leadership in Cross-Functional Teams
• Pharmaceutical Medicine Expertise

Hard Skills

• Data Analytics
• AI/ML Integration
• Segmentation Methodologies
• Data Architecture
• Patient Journey Mapping
• Stakeholder Evaluation
• Clinical Trial Design
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Interpretation
• Business Development Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Communication
• Talent Management
• Cross-Cultural Partnership
• Leadership Skills

Industry Keywords

• Medical Affairs
• Pharmaceutical Medicine
• GCP
• Life Sciences
• Data Quality
• Innovation Strategy

Tools & Technologies

• Healthcare Data Platforms
• AI/ML Frameworks
• Data Governance Tools
• Analytics Delivery Systems