Director, Program Manager – R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering
Pfizer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Groton • California, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $156,600 - $261,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for foundational platform services, infrastructure hosting, and data architecture and engineering
- Oversee program governance, manage cross-functional execution, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions
- Partner with engineering, product, and scientific stakeholders to translate research needs into actionable capabilities
- Champion automation, interoperability, and DevSecOps principles to accelerate innovation globally
- Build and lead a high-performing platform team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability
- Mentor and grow talent, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning
- Design, deliver, and continuously improve platform services, infrastructure, and data engineering capabilities
- Serve as the primary interface between the platform team and stream-aligned teams
- Engage with external technology partners and vendors to expand platform capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
- 8+ years of experience in technical program or product management, with a strong emphasis on platform engineering, infrastructure, and data solutions
- 3+ years leading platform teams or delivering platform services that enable multiple stream-aligned teams, ideally in a scientific, regulated, or enterprise environment
- Proven track record of building and operating large-scale data and ML platforms in a scientific or regulated environment
- Experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare is highly desirable
- Proven success working in matrixed organizations and building trusted partnerships with science, data, and technical teams
- Experience with agile methodologies, DevOps/ DevSecOps practices, and fostering self-service capabilities for internal teams
- Familiarity with GxP, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements related to R&D data
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid vacation
- Holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
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Hard skills
platform engineeringinfrastructure hostingdata architecturedata engineeringautomationDevSecOpsagile methodologieslarge-scale data platformsmachine learning platforms
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationmentoringinnovationaccountabilitytechnical excellence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Data ScienceBachelor’s degree in BioinformaticsBachelor’s degree in Engineering