Innovation, Data & Analytics Team, Senior Data Scientist (AI Lead)

Pfizer • Montreal, QC

2d • $162,900 - $271,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Own the analytical methodology and evaluation rigor behind the Innovation, Data & Analytics team's AI-based workflows, directing model selection, cohort/segmentation science, and agent decision logic in partnership with Engineering and Governance.

Requirements

• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee the analytical direction of AI-based workflows to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Clinical Informatics, or similar
• Experience (8+ years with Bachelor's; 7+ with Master's; 5+ with PhD) in data science, notably in the healthcare sector
• Healthcare/pharma data experience, including claims, EHR, and HEDIS/OMOP frameworks
• Hands-on experience evaluating and experimenting with LLMs and agentic systems
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects and support the professional growth of colleagues
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a cross-functional business environment
• Proven influencing skills and strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with Pfizer leaders and key external stakeholders
• Effective English verbal and written communication with flexibility to be clear, consistent, compliant, and appropriate for a variety of settings including scientific/technical, promotional, patient/consumer, regulatory, and media
• In-depth understanding of the business of pharmaceutical medicine including clinical trial design, GCP and data interpretation, drug development, regulatory and promotional rules/guidance, legal and compliance, and issue management
• Anticipates Customer and Market Needs – Knows the industry; knowledgeable in current and possible future trends; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; always focused on patient safety first; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Acts Decisively – Makes timely and effective decisions by applying business and analytical acumen. Acts with urgency and removes barriers that hinder productivity.
• Builds Change-Agile Organizations – Develops teams that are facile at initiating and responding to change. Aligns teams and processes to support sustainable change.
• Strategic and Innovative Thinking – Demonstrates insightful thinking by developing creative approaches to analytical models and strategies and creates an environment to encourage others to do the same.
• Grows Leaders – Actively coaches and develops talent. Provides opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies, and business knowledge.
• Is a role model of Pfizer's values and behaviors.
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Own model selection and evaluation frameworks for AI-based workflows
• Design cohort and customer/HCP segmentation methodology using real world data sources
• Direct the analytical logic and decisioning behind agentic workflows, ensuring methodological rigor and defensibility
• Partner with the AI/ML Engineer to translate methodology into production-grade agents and pipelines
• Support strategic and tactical planning with regard to medical/analytical priorities
• Collaborate with the Data Architect/Data Analyst to ensure analytical outputs align with data model and quality standards
• Communicate generated insights and analytical trade-offs clearly to business and technical stakeholders
• Proactively identify new data inputs, analytical techniques, and evaluation approaches to improve workflow quality and adoption
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior data scientists and data engineering colleagues
• Drive transformational change
• Lead teams and engage diverse stakeholders
• Understand the applications of technology to the Life Science sector

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 to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior