POSITION SUMMARY
Our cross-functional Data Ecosystem Team is looking to identify a forward-deployed data and AI engineer to help build and scale an AI-ready data architecture supporting biologics labs. You will leverage your expertise to design innovative software solutions that extract valuable insights from Pfizer's proprietary data and external datasets, enabling the generation of testable hypotheses across the entire drug discovery value chain.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Development, support and implementation of a modern data platform to enable efficient and scalable correlation and analysis of data for biological drug modalities.
2. Development of innovative data products and machine learning methods for biologics data together with machine learning experts within Pfizer
3. Processing, analysis and integration of internal in vivo pharmacodynamics and toxicology data sets
4. Curation and integration of relevant datasets from the public domain
5. Development of analysis pipelines
6. Development and roll out of data products to meet specific needs through data integration
7. Implementation, testing and validation of new methods for data analysis and visualization techniques
8. Drive collaborations with external companies and academic institutions
9. Develop Pfizer biologics data capture, metadata tagging and storage strategy along with Pfizer’s Digital organization
10. Onboarding of Pfizer colleagues to the data platform and organization of workshops, hackathons, trainings and scientific talks
11. Strengthen external visibility and scientific excellence through publishing / presenting work in reputed journals and conference/workshop venues and engaging with the scientific community
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
12. PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics or a related technical discipline OR
13. Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience building AI powered research applications
14. Strong background in data handling, integration and analysis
15. Thorough understanding of drug discovery and biology with a particular focus on large molecule therapeutics such as peptides, siRNA, antisense, mRNA and antibodies.
16. Research experience developing data products and data integration solutions as well as a sincere interest for computational life sciences
17. Experience solving complex analyses/problems in a timely fashion
18. Exceptional programming skills in Python
19. Strong experience as a full-stack developer with focus on python, in-depth database expertise with a focus on postgres, ETL frameworks.
20. Strong communication skills—verbal, written and presentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
21. Nextflow pipeline development
22. Proficiency in front-end technologies such as typescript, reactjs and browser-based visualization techniques is a plus
23. Proficiency in utilizing AI/ML libraries including PyTorch and Lightning
24. Experience with LLMs/RAG systems
25. Expertise in software engineering, package development, cloud architectures, CI/CD and software engineering tooling
26. Familiarity with pertinent libraries within the Python scientific stack
27. Hands-on experience handling, processing, integrating, and analyzing large heterogenous data sets data in a drug discovery research environment
28. Experience with Claude Code or equivalent and vibe coding paradigms
29. Strong publication record and demonstrated contributions to the field
30. Experience taking ideas from prototype to production.
This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106,000.00 to $171,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to makewww.pfizer.com/careersaccessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Information & Business Tech