Senior Director - Digital and Technology, Enabling Functions Data & Analytics Lead

Pfizer

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Enabling Functions Data and Analytics will lead the strategic delivery of data and analytics platforms and projects that enable actionable insights across Pfizer’s Enabling Functions (Finance & Global Business Services, Legal, and People Experience). This role will drive enterprise-level transformation through data, ensuring alignment with Pfizer’s Digital and Technology strategy and business priorities. This leader will also oversee the successful support for Enabling Functions solutions delivered by the AiMS contract. This leader must partner closely with other Enabling Functions Creation Center leaders, the AI CoE and Forward Impact Team leaders to ensure alignment with business goals, adherence to platform standards and seamless handoff of MVP requirements. The Enabling Functions Data and Analytics leader will lead a team of technical and delivery professionals, while influencing cross-functional stakeholders and shaping the future of data-driven decision-making. Strategic Leadership Define and execute the data and analytics delivery strategy for Enabling Functions in alignment with Pfizer’s enterprise vision. Serve as a thought leader, influencing senior executives and shaping long-term data capabilities. Drive innovation through advanced analytics, automation, and AI/ML adoption. Team & Organizational Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical and delivery experts. Build organizational capability and foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Manage talent pipeline and succession planning for critical roles. Enterprise Delivery & Governance Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-year data programs and platforms. Ensure adherence to enterprise data governance, security, and compliance standards. Establish and monitor KPIs to measure impact, efficiency, and value realization. Technical Oversight Oversee the design, development, and deployment of data platforms, pipelines, and analytics tools. Ensure adherence to best practices in data architecture, security, and quality. Drive adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and AI capabilities where applicable. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Partner with senior leaders across Finance, GBS, Legal, and PX to identify opportunities and deliver impactful solutions. Communicate strategic priorities, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership. Act as a trusted advisor for data-driven decision-making. Financial & Operational Accountability Own budget planning and financial management for data and analytics initiatives, as well as the Enabling Functions support through the AiMS contract. Optimize resource allocation and delivery efficiency across global teams.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
Experience: 12+ years in Digital and Technology-related roles, with at least 5 years interfacing with and influencing colleagues at a senior management level.
Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale platforms and solutions.
Skills: Expertise in data architecture, cloud platforms, and advanced analytics.
Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to influence in a global, matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries.
Familiarity with financial, legal, and HR data domains.
Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation and AI/ML initiatives.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the data and analytics delivery strategy for Enabling Functions in alignment with Pfizer’s enterprise vision.
Serve as a thought leader, influencing senior executives and shaping long-term data capabilities.
Drive innovation through advanced analytics, automation, and AI/ML adoption.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical and delivery experts.
Build organizational capability and foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage talent pipeline and succession planning for critical roles.
Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-year data programs and platforms.
Ensure adherence to enterprise data governance, security, and compliance standards.
Establish and monitor KPIs to measure impact, efficiency, and value realization.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of data platforms, pipelines, and analytics tools.
Ensure adherence to best practices in data architecture, security, and quality.
Drive adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and AI capabilities where applicable.
Partner with senior leaders across Finance, GBS, Legal, and PX to identify opportunities and deliver impactful solutions.
Communicate strategic priorities, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership.
Act as a trusted advisor for data-driven decision-making.
Own budget planning and financial management for data and analytics initiatives, as well as the Enabling Functions support through the AiMS contract.
Optimize resource allocation and delivery efficiency across global teams.

Benefits

participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary
eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
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

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