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

Role Summary

Senior Director, Enabling Functions Data & Analytics Lead will lead the strategic delivery of data and analytics platforms and projects enabling actionable insights across Pfizer’s Enabling Functions (Finance & Global Business Services, Legal, and People Experience). This role drives enterprise-level transformation through data, aligning with Pfizer’s Digital and Technology strategy and business priorities. Oversees support for Enabling Functions solutions delivered by the AiMS contract and partners with other ENabling Functions Creation Center leaders to ensure alignment with business goals and MVP handoff.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the data and analytics delivery strategy for Enabling Functions in alignment with Pfizer‚Äôs 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 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, including Enabling Functions support through AiMS contract.
• Optimize resource allocation and delivery efficiency across global teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor‚Äôs or Master‚Äôs 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.
• Preferred: MBA; 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.

Skills

• Data architecture and cloud platforms
• Advanced analytics, AI/ML, automation
• Strategic leadership and executive communication
• Global, matrixed organization influence

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs or Master‚Äôs degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 25% may be required for business activities.