Head of Engineering leading a global team for Pfizer Digital & Technology’s R&D. Transforming AI, data, and digital technologies for R&D through collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead a global team of Forward Deployed Engineers, Full-Stack Developers, Data Engineers, and AI Engineers
Ensure rapid prototyping and enterprise delivery move in sync — balancing innovation velocity with integration, governance, and operational excellence
Partner closely with R&D leaders, as well as Enterprise Architecture, Creation Centers, Platform Engineering, and Data Management teams
Accelerate experimentation without creating fragmentation, ensuring the Forward Deployed Engineering model works with existing R&D and Digital & Technology teams
Deliver business value and advance science
Requirements
12+ years leading large, distributed software, data, or AI engineering teams; experience in a matrixed, global environment required
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
Proven ability to align innovation teams with enterprise architecture, platform, and application groups to deliver cohesive solutions
Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data pipelines, AI/ML architectures, and modern application frameworks
Understanding of machine learning, large language models, NLP, and generative AI, with ability to translate these technologies into practical R&D use cases
Appreciation for the responsibilities of production systems—security, scalability, maintainability—and experience guiding prototypes into sustainable enterprise solutions
Exceptional ability to convey technical vision to R&D and business executives; skilled at aligning stakeholders with differing incentives
Demonstrated success building high-performing, inclusive teams and developing next-generation engineering leaders
Track record of delivering measurable business outcomes—cycle-time reduction, insight acceleration, or cost optimization—through digital solutions.
(Preferred): Experience within pharma, biotech, or life sciences R&D, with familiarity in regulated environments (GxP, clinical, regulatory)
Benefits
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Paid holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
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