Director, Global Metadata Lead

Pfizer

Global Metadata Lead at Pfizer driving content metadata strategy and innovation. Leading a team to enhance data-driven insights for Biopharma organization with global collaboration.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeCollegeville • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $162,900 - $271,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy for metadata within the Commercial Biopharma organization at Pfizer
Govern metadata and align with enterprise systems and use cases, both global and regional
Collaborate with global data consumers to drive standardized data requirements
Author and manage the roadmap for all types of content and other domain specific metadata
Lead enablement and management of data quality reporting and improvement activities
Collaborate with global leads at SVP and VP level to drive innovation to meet evolving business needs
Drive improvements in global data accuracy
Ensure the standardized data taxonomy is leveraged as well as kept up to date
Identify and leverage best practices in the industry to refine Pfizer’s metadata strategy
Look for efficiencies and synergies across teams who handle or use metadata
Lead a team of colleagues with direct reports and contracted support

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years’ experience in Operations Research, Data Governance, Data Strategy or equivalent role
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required
Demonstrated success in a highly fast-paced setting
Ability to influence without authority, setting business direction, priorities, and action plans
Strong project management and organizational skills with cross-functional teams of diverse colleagues
Written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service orientation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

data governancedata strategymetadata managementdata quality reportingdata accuracydata taxonomyoperations researchcontent managementstandardized data requirementsbest practices

Soft Skills

influence without authorityproject managementorganizational skillscollaborationcommunication skillscustomer service orientationleadershipinnovationstrategic thinkingefficiency improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree