ROLE SUMMARY

Global Commercial Analytics (GCA) harnesses the power of data to drive robust analytical insights that inform some of Pfizer’s most critical business questions. With colleagues across the globe, GCAs rigorous analytical expertise is depended on as the compass and decision support for the enterprise. Our dynamic, exciting team of subject-matter experts comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including market research, data science, digital analytics, finance, and consulting. As a team, we partner to turn data into meaningful insights that will have a direct impact on patient’s lives and the future of Pfizer as a data-driven organization.

The Manager, Data Science is accountable for delivering data science driven support for multiple brands and will partner with US Commercial team, to develop and implement models and data-science derived insights that drive brands’ strategic priorities. This will include driving the execution and interpretation AI/ML models, framing problems, and shaping solutions.  Also, this person will help shape the brands’ strategies and tactics by interfacing closely with brand leads and Data Science COEs to develop bespoke AI/ML models to meet evolving needs and will also interface closely with sales-operations to drive execution.

This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and covers a broad range of strategic topics that are critical to our business. The successful candidate will join GCA colleagues worldwide that are constantly supporting business transformation through their proactive thought leadership, innovative analytical capabilities, and their ability to communicate highly complex and dynamic information in new and creative ways.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Role definition and key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Commercial Data Science and Insights

• Provide data science and insights to US Commercial teams to drive brand tactic decisions
• Assist to frame, investigate, translate complex data related models, and answer key business questions related to the identification and evaluation of brand strategies and tactics
• Partner with Sales and Marketing Leadership to support sales force execution
• Connect machine learning models and insights together to identify Commercial brand opportunities and tactics to execute
• Guide stakeholders via compelling and persuasive story
• Strengthen the Brand and Sales teams understanding of marketplace performance and opportunities by analyzing impacts of brand strategies and tactics and partnering on data product solutions.

Collaboration with other GCA and Analytics teams

• Partner with GCA IIS leads to incorporate data science capabilities and insights into analytics plans and recommendations
• Ensure alignment across GCA Data Science teams and Data Science COE teams to ensure cohesive activities with our stakeholders
• Partner with other analytic functions to advance the use of novel data sources, including RWD

QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Analytical Thinker: Understands how to synthesize facts and information from varied data sources, both new and pre-existing, into discernable insights and perspectives; takes a problem-solving approach by connecting analytical thinking with an understanding of business drivers and how GCA can provide value to the organization
• Data and Information Manager: Understands and uses analytical skills/tools to produce data in a clean, organized way to drive objective insights 
• Communicator: Can understand, translate, and distill the complex, technical findings of the data science team into commentary that facilitates effective decision making; can readily align interpersonal style with the individual needs of others
• Highly Collaborative: Manages projects with and through others; shares responsibility and credit; develops self and others through teamwork
• Project Manager: Articulates scope and deliverables of projects and delivers analyses within timelines
• Self-Starter: Eager to take on new responsibilities and opportunities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in quantitative discipline like engineering or data science.
• 5+ years’ experience in business analytics function, country strategy and/or strategic consulting.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience using data science models to solve problems in a business environment setting. Alternatively, a PhD graduate in a relevant field with good publication/research record.
• Ability to effectively utilize dashboards and data products to derive insights.
• Understands quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Experience in management of secondary data with application of real-world data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning technology, such as: big data stack, Python, R, and visualization techniques.
• Experience in understanding brand content, strategy, and tactics
• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Sales, Operations) to execute brand tactics.
• Ability to connect, integrate and synthesize analysis and data into a meaningful ‘so what’ to drive concrete strategic recommendations for brand tactics. Capable of describing relevant caveats in data or in a model and how they relate to business question.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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

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