Data Translator
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
Pfizer’s Senior Associate Data Translator role is responsible for leading projects that apply artificial intelligence methods (statistics, machine learning, optimization, NLP and other analytics) to business data to improve processes, predict outcomes and create actionable insights that streamline global manufacturing, release and distribution operations across over 45 factories worldwide.
Our team, PGS Operations Insights, partners with Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) teams focused on:
COVID Vaccine C-suite executive visibility
Manufacturing throughput efficiency and increased manufacturing yield
Reduction of end-to-end cycle time and increase of percent release attainment
Increased quality control lab throughput and more timely closure of quality assurance investigations
Increased manufacturing yield (including of the COVID vaccine)
More cost-effective network planning decisions and lowered inventory costs
The Senior Associate Data Translator will help PGS achieve these efficiencies by delivering her descriptive, predictive and prescriptive insights via custom-built web applications tailored to the needs of manufacturing, quality and supply chain end users.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The position requires a keen interest in the people and in the processes driving global supply chains, manufacturing and quality control for global biopharmaceutical operations, with much focus on individual users and their needs. It’s no secret that our team’s success to date is largely due to our rigorous policy of hiring big-hearted people who enjoy collaboration. Your strength as an internal consultant will enable you to:
Build relationships between customers, business sponsors and developers, then translate these stakeholders’ needs into an analytic roadmap for your algorithmic insights
Unite stakeholders by translating technical information to non-technical sponsors and business information to developers
Your expertise as a data scientist and rapid acquisition of domain and data expertise will enable you to see analytic opportunities that may not be as obvious to your user base, given their day-to-day focus on getting today’s job done. You will use analytic skills to:
Identify relationships between manufacturing processes and disparate information systems
Quantify possible approaches to improving business metrics with analytical models
Identify opportunities for insights – simulate and test the most promising approaches
Integrate new data and relationships into the PGS Knowledge Graph schema
Using scripting languages (Python), statistical computing platforms (R) and/or web apps, demonstrate new solutions to stakeholders
Buildrobust data pipelines and models to integrate your analytical insights into user-facing apps
In collaboration with team members, document people-process-technology maps that guide analytic approaches to business problems
In partnership with PGS, you will collaborate with an Agile team of business experts, full-stack developers, data engineers, and UX/UI designers to embed your algorithms into custom web applications delivered to thousands of end users globally. In this challenging role, you will:
Support your team through an Agile Product development cycle, including planning, task definition, assignment, prioritization and retrospectives
In collaboration with a Scrum Master, ensure work tasks are completed on schedule to a high-quality standard and within configuration guidelines
Contribute to conversations with User Experience (UX) designers to build intuitive visualizations for complex product insights
Collaborate with a DevOps team to ensure that your algorithms have the necessary infrastructure and security resources to serve users on demand
Manage all aspects of your algorithm’s agile lifecycle, including maintaining appropriate documentation, supporting end user requests, reviewing code, and supporting system validation activities
OUR CULTURE
Our Team has a culture of collaboration, learning, inclusion and mutual support that extends beyond each person’s purely technical abilities
Our Culture is hugely important to us. We recognize that people are the cornerstone of Pfizer’s success. We embrace career development & colleague engagement. As a team, we run our business together; each member’s input and expertise are essential to our success
Pfizer’s culture is founded on the pillars of Equity, Joy, Courage and Excellence
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with one year of relevant experience; OR associate's degree with six years of relevant experience; OR eight years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrable knowledge of at least two of the following: Product Ownership, Machine Learning, Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, ML DevOps
Experience working with relational and/or graph databases, BI, Analytics, Big Data
Agile mindset - ability to shift priorities quickly and adjust to changing business needs
Good written and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate business and technical points to colleagues
Experience and/or ability and willingness to work on diverse teams across the globe
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in all stages of system and product lifecycle from value analysis, business case development, solution development and deployment through value realization and hyper care
Demonstrable knowledge of computer system design and maintenance lifecycle in validated regulatory environments.
Ability to inspire an Agile team, including experience with Jira and Jira Align
Generative AI experience, specifically with LLMs
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Travel Requirements are project based. Estimated percentage of travel to support project and departmental activities is up to 20-25% depending upon the phase of any specific project (and pre-pandemic conditions).
Hybrid colleagues must be able to work in Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business to connect and innovate with their team face-to-face. However, they also benefit from being able to work offsite regularly when it makes business sense to do so.
Other Job Details:
• Last day to apply: November 3, 2024
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $83,500.00 to $139,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. 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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
