Senior Director, AQDS Group Lead

Pfizer

Senior Director leading digital health technology and imaging AI initiatives at Pfizer. Providing strategic and operational leadership for data science across R&D and commercial sectors.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $214,900 - $358,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic thought partner to AQDS, and R&D leaders in defining the vision and roadmap for digital health and imaging technologies across the R&D continuum.
Lead, as well as collaborate with teams, regarding the identification, prioritization, and execution of high-impact use cases leveraging digital health technologies, imaging platforms, and advanced analytics in pre-clinical, translational, clinical research and post-market.
Lead and manage a team of data scientists and statisticians, overseeing the quality and compliance of their deliverables, and collaborating closely with research and development and commercial teams to support data-driven initiatives.
Collaborate with Digital Medicine and Translational Imaging team on protocol design, statistical analysis plans and regulatory submissions for development of novel digital endpoints in pre-clinical, clinical and post-market studies.
Drive strategy for development and validation of novel digital and imaging endpoints, including engagement with global regulatory agencies and external consortia to shape regulatory pathways and standards.
Partner with clinical, translational, biometrics, regulatory, safety, and therapeutic area leaders to integrate digital endpoints and imaging biomarkers into clinical development programs and lifecycle evidence plans.
Lead the development and governance of data science, AI/ML, and informatics roadmaps, driving strategic alignment, business case formulation, and prioritization of initiatives across the organization.
Own and manage senior-level relationships with external technology partners, AI vendors, wearable sensor companies, academic groups, and industry consortia.
Lead cross-functional project teams to bring AI & innovation perspectives in order to operationalize the delivery of complex, global digital health and imaging initiatives, with accountability for scope, timelines, budget, quality, and value realization.
Oversee all data and AI related applications end-to-end throughout the lifecycle of digital health and imaging solutions from concept, feasibility, and prototyping through validation, deployment, and scale.
Ensure digital health and imaging solutions meet data integrity, privacy, cybersecurity, and GxP requirements in collaboration with R&D IT, Quality, and Compliance partners.
With partners, develop and present business cases for digital health and imaging investments, securing enterprise alignment, funding, and executive endorsement.
Establish and track metrics to demonstrate scientific, operational, and financial impact of digital health and imaging solutions, including ROI and portfolio-level value capture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Imaging Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field) with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 15+ years of experience, in digital health and/or imaging within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare research environments.
Extensive experience leading digital health and imaging initiatives across pre-clinical, translational research and their use in early to late-stage clinical trials.
Demonstrated expertise in data science & analytics, classical machine learning and Generative AI, study design, validation strategies, and regulatory adoption of novel digital endpoints and imaging biomarkers.
Strong understanding of global regulatory expectations related to digital health technologies, imaging endpoints, and AI-enabled solutions.
Proven track record of leading large, matrixed, cross-functional teams and delivering complex, global programs.
Experience developing compelling business cases and securing senior leadership sponsorship and funding for innovation initiatives.
Deep familiarity with the digital health and imaging companies, and clinical trial technology ecosystem, including vendor evaluation and partnership models.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
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.
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data ScienceMachine LearningGenerative AIStudy DesignValidation StrategiesStatistical AnalysisDigital EndpointsImaging BiomarkersBusiness Case DevelopmentMetrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving