Senior Manager, AI and ML Solution Engineer
- Greece-Thessaloniki Chortiatis
ROLE SUMMARY
Do you want to make an impact on patient health around the world? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that brings together scientific, clinical, and commercial domains through engineering, data science, and AI? Then join Pfizer Digital’s Commercial Creation Center & CDI organization (C4) where you can leverage cutting-edge technology to inform critical business decisions and improve customer experiences for our colleagues, patients and physicians. Our collection of engineering, data science, and AI professionals are at the forefront of Pfizer’s transformation into a digitally driven organization that leverages data science and AI to change patients’ lives. The Data Science Industrialization team within Data Science Solutions and Initiatives is a critical driver and enabler of Pfizer’s digital transformation, leading the process and engineering innovation to rapidly progress early AI and data science applications from prototypes and MVPs to full production.
As a Senior Manager, AI and ML Solution Engineer, you will be a technical expert within the Data Science Industrialization team charged with architecting and implementing AI solutions and reusable AI components. You will identify, design, iteratively develop, and continuously improve reusable components for AI that accelerate use case delivery. You will implement best practices and maintain standards for AI application and API development, data engineering and data pipelining, data science and ML engineering, and prompt engineering to enable understanding and re-use, drive scalability, and optimize performance. In addition, you will be responsible for providing critical input into the AI ecosystem and platform strategy to promote self-service, drive productization, and collaboration, and foster innovation.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop scalable and reliable, AI solutions and reusable software components
As a tech lead, enforce coding standards, best practices, and thorough testing (unit, integration, etc.) to ensure reliability and maintainability
Define and implement robust API and integration strategies to seamlessly connect reusable AI components with broader systems
Define and implement robust technical strategies in areas such as API integration to connect reusable AI components with broader systems, industrialized AI accelerators, and the delivery of scalable AI solutions
Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential system issues
Train and guide junior developers on concepts such as data analytics, machine learning, AI, and software development principles, tools, and best practices
Foster a collaborative learning environment within the team by sharing knowledge and expertise
Act as a subject matter expert for solution engineering on cross functional teams in bespoke organizational initiatives by providing thought leadership and execution support for software development needs
Direct research in areas such as data science, software development, data engineering and data pipelines, and prompt engineering, and contribute to the broader talent building framework by facilitating related trainings
Communicate value delivered through reusable AI components to end user functions (e.g., Chief Marketing Office, PBG Commercial and Medical Affairs) and evangelize innovative ideas of reusable & scalable development approaches/frameworks/methodologies to enable new ways of developing AI solutions
Provide strategic and technical input to the AI ecosystem including platform evolution, vendor scan, and new capability development
Partner with AI use case development teams to ensure successful integration of reusable components into production AI solutions
Partner with C4 Platforms team on end to end capability integration between enterprise platforms and internally developed reusable component accelerators (API registry, ML library / workflow management, enterprise connectors)
Partner with C4 Platforms team to define best practices for reusable component architecture and engineering principles to identify and mitigate potential risks related to component performance, security, responsible AI, and resource utilization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in AI, data science, or computer engineering related area (Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline)
7+ years of work experience in data science, analytics, or solution engineering, with a track record of building and deploying complex software systems
Recognized by peers as an expert in data science, AI, or software engineering with deep expertise in data science or backend solution architecture, and hands-on development
Expert knowledge of backend technologies; familiar with containerization technologies like Docker; understanding of API design principles; experience with distributed systems and databases; proficient in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal and external teams to develop innovative AI and data science solutions
Experience working in a cloud based analytics ecosystem
Highly self-motivated to deliver both independently and with strong team collaboration
Ability to creatively take on new challenges and work outside comfort zone
Strong English communication skills (written & verbal)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline
Experience in solution architecture & design
Experience in software/product engineering
Strong hands-on skills in ML engineering and data science (e.g., Python, R, SQL, industrialized ETL software)
Experience with data science enabling technology, such as Dataiku Data Science Studio, AWS SageMaker or other data science platforms
Experience in CI/CD integration (e.g. GitHub, GitHub Actions or Jenkins)
Deep understanding of MLOps principles and tech stack (e.g. MLFlow)
Experience with Dataiku Data Science Studio
Hands on experience working in Agile teams, processes, and practices
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Pfizer Digital
Pfizer Digital takes immense pride in being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing cutting-edge smart technology that profoundly impacts the lives of our patients.
With the transformative potential of digital solutions, we revolutionize how we discover, develop, and deliver medicines, enabling us to achieve breakthroughs faster and more efficiently.
By streamlining and automating transactional processes, we create valuable time and resources, empowering our talented team to focus on meaningful work that truly makes a difference in healthcare and beyond.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)