About this Manager Data Science - US Commercial role at Pfizer
Use Your Power for Purpose
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, GCA's 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 data science, market research, digital analytics, finance, and consulting. As a team, we partner to turn data into meaningful insights that will have a direct impact on patients' lives and the future of Pfizer as a data-driven organization.
The Data Science Manager is accountable for delivering data science support across the commercial business. As a strategic partner to US Commercial teams, this person will develop and implement models and data science-derived insights that influence brands’ strategic priorities. These responsibilities will include driving the execution and interpretation AI/ML models, framing problems, and shaping solutions.
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.
What You Will Achieve
Commercial Data Science and Insights
Provide data science and insights to US Commercial teams to drive brand tactic decisions
Assist to frame, investigate, and translate complex data-informed models, and answer key business questions related to the identification and evaluation of brand strategies and tactics
Partner with Sales and Marketing Leadership to support sales force execution
Integrate data science and AI-enabled capabilities with commercial decision-making processes, explain complex models, translate observations into actionable insights, and find business impact
Guide stakeholders via compelling and persuasive storytelling
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 COE teams
Partner with GCA Integrated Insights & Strategy leads to incorporate data science capabilities and insights into analytics plans and recommendations
Ensure alignment across COE teams to ensure cohesive activities with our stakeholders
PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Analytical Thinker
Data and Insights Manager
Communicator
Proactive Collaborator
Project Manager
Self-Starter
Technical Skills
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Experience with machine learning technology and big data stack, such as: Python and its package ecosystem including pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, TensorFlow, PyTorch; SQL; cloud ML platforms and data visualization techniques
Experience applying generative AI tools - including LLMs and agentic workflows - to accelerate analytics and insight generation
Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
Understands quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Sales, Operations) to execute brand tactics
Ability to connect, integrate, and synthesize data and analysis 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 questions
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
Experience in business analytics/ Data Science function, and/or strategic consulting.
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Degree in a quantitative field such as Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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.
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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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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