Director, Oncology AI Product – Engineering Lead

Pfizer

Director of Oncology AI leading product strategy and engineering at Pfizer. Managing a cross-functional team to optimize Oncology R&D with AI solutions.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Oncology AI product strategy and roadmap across discovery, translational science, clinical development, and real-world evidence.
Lead and manage a cross functional team of AI engineers, providing technical direction, prioritization, and coaching.
Translate complex scientific and operational problems into clear AI product requirements, success metrics, and delivery plans.
Partner with Oncology scientific leaders and clinical teams to ensure alignment with enterprise platforms.
Evaluate AI concepts, prototypes, and technical approaches, providing informed guidance.
Assess Oncology workflows to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
Drive stakeholder engagement, change management, and adoption of AI solutions.
Establish governance, delivery standards, and value tracking for Oncology AI initiatives.
Represent Oncology AI initiatives in leadership forums and cross-enterprise discussions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, AI, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of applied analytical experience OR Master’s in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, AI, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of applied analytical experience
Demonstrated impact leading AI enabled products, platforms, or analytics solutions
Strong understanding of Oncology R&D workflows and the role of data and AI in decision making
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams in a matrixed environment
High technical fluency enabling effective evaluation of AI/ML approaches
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 & Tools

AIMachine LearningData ScienceSoftware EngineeringOncology R&DAnalytical experienceAutomationProcess improvementsTechnical directionDelivery standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder engagementChange managementCommunicationCoachingPrioritizationTeam managementCross-functional collaborationTechnical fluencyMatrixed environment

Certifications

PhD in Computer SciencePhD in Machine LearningPhD in Data SciencePhD in Software EngineeringPhD in AIMaster’s in Computer ScienceMaster’s in Machine LearningMaster’s in Data ScienceMaster’s in Software EngineeringMaster’s in AI