Director, Enterprise Architect – AI & Data

Role Summary

The Director, AI & Data Enterprise Architecture oversees Pfizer’s AI and data initiatives, guiding enterprise-wide architecture through digital platforms and products. This role translates deep technical expertise into business-facing outcomes, reports to the Senior Director of AI & Data Enterprise Architecture, and leads cross-functional efforts to drive strategic, long-term initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support business strategies and priorities across all domains in Pfizer involving AI & Data Enterprise Architecture.
• Deliver Enterprise Architecture Outcomes including detailed Solution Sketches, City Plans, and Solution Architecture Diagrams as necessary.
• Lead multifaceted, long-term initiatives with high strategic value, directing colleagues and contractors to produce enterprise guidance and roadmaps across multiple business lines and global organizations.
• Influence and direct a cross-functional team from creation centers, business architects, and technical SMEs toward a common technical vision.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging technology landscape externally and internally and enable adoption to minimize total cost of ownership and optimize the application portfolio.
• Lead initiatives to bring new technology into Pfizer, including contracting, co-leading RFIs/RFPs, and producing technical fit assessments of vendors.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s degree from an accredited institution
  • 8+ years of experience in AI & Data Technology
  • Deep technical knowledge of AI & Data programs, designs, and patterns in high tech and/or pharma domains
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills where you are not a direct manager
  • Strong diplomacy skills; able to navigate a difficult political environment
  • Execution mindset focused on delivering results quickly and simply
• Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience with Pharma processes compliant with industry regulations and quality standards (FDA, GxP)
  • 5+ years of experience leading design and architecture of AI & Data solutions across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and planning
  • Experience using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and AI-driven technology programs

Skills

• Enterprise architecture, AI/ML platforms, data governance, cloud architecture (AWS/Azure)
• Strategy development, roadmapping, stakeholder management, vendor assessment
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Included in Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Additional Requirements

• Physical/Mental Requirements: Pfizer Digital is a 7x24x365 global endeavor. Role may require weekend, holiday, or after-hours participation.