Lead the application engineering and productionization function to design, build, and scale enterprise applications and AI/ML solutions.
work closely with the Platform Ops team in Digital to deliver effective deployments.
Define the overall strategy and governance model for application engineering and productionization, establishing frameworks, patterns, and standards for how AI and digital products are built, deployed, and maintained.
Align on architectural decisions on front-end, full-stack, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and CI/CD pipelines.
Oversee the design, development, and rollout of applications and tools used across AIA pods, with a focus on reuse and maintainability.
Establish mechanisms for proactive issue detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of application stability and security.
Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization (~30 FTEs) across front-end, full-stack, DevOps, and architecture disciplines.
Promote adoption of modern software development methodologies and tooling, including agile delivery, DevOps, and continuous delivery frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
12+ years of relevant professional experience.
Proven people‑leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high‑performing teams.
Experience working within regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, banking, insurance).
Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence within large, complex organizations.
Strong stakeholder‑management capabilities, with success driving alignment across diverse functions and seniority levels.
Recognized industry thought leader with enterprise‑wide strategic impact.
Demonstrated program and operations management expertise, particularly within large, regulated environments.
Proven success managing quality standards, leading efficient development teams, and optimizing complex staffing and resource allocation models.
Deep expertise in cross‑functional integration and operational effectiveness within a large corporate ecosystem.

Benefits

comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
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
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

application engineeringproductionizationAI solutionsML solutionscloud platformsCI/CD pipelinessoftware development methodologiesDevOpsagile deliveryprogram management

Soft Skills

people leadershipteam buildingstakeholder managementinfluencestrategic impactoperations managementcross-functional integrationorganizational effectivenessissue detectionincident response