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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Innovation, Data & Analytics Team, Senior Data Scientist (AI Lead) - **Company:** Pfizer Inc. - **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $162,900.0 - $271,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Electronic Medical Records, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nexxt.com/job.asp?id=3387100976&tx=IT878TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee the analytical direction of AI-based workflows to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact. * Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Clinical Informatics, or similar * Experience (8+ years with Bachelor's; 7+ with Master's; 5+ with PhD) in data science, notably in the healthcare sector * Healthcare/pharma data experience, including claims, EHR, and HEDIS/OMOP frameworks * Hands-on experience evaluating and experimenting with LLMs and agentic systems * Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects and support the professional growth of colleagues * Demonstrated effectiveness working in a cross-functional business environment * Proven influencing skills and strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with Pfizer leaders and key external stakeholders * Effective English verbal and written communication with flexibility to be clear, consistent, compliant, and appropriate for a variety of settings including scientific/technical, promotional, patient/consumer, regulatory, and media * In-depth understanding of the business of pharmaceutical medicine including clinical trial design, GCP and data interpretation, drug development, regulatory and promotional rules/guidance, legal and compliance, and issue management ## Description Methodology & Analytical Direction * Own model selection and evaluation frameworks for AI-based workflows * Design cohort and customer/HCP segmentation methodology using real world data sources * Direct the analytical logic and decisioning behind agentic workflows, ensuring methodological rigor and defensibility * Partner with the AI/ML Engineer to translate methodology into production-grade agents and pipelines Strategic Support & Collaboration * Support strategic and tactical planning with regard to medical/analytical priorities * Collaborate with the Data Architect/Data Analyst to ensure analytical outputs align with data model and quality standards * Communicate generated insights and analytical trade-offs clearly to business and technical stakeholders * Proactively identify new data inputs, analytical techniques, and evaluation approaches to improve workflow quality and adoption * Provide mentorship and coaching to junior data scientists and data engineering colleagues, * Anticipates Customer and Market Needs - Knows the industry; knowledgeable in current and possible future trends; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; always focused on patient safety first; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. * Acts Decisively - Makes timely and effective decisions by applying business and analytical acumen. Acts with urgency and removes barriers that hinder productivity. * Builds Change-Agile Organizations - Develops teams that are facile at initiating and responding to change. Aligns teams and processes to support sustainable change. * Strategic and Innovative Thinking - Demonstrates insightful thinking by developing creative approaches to analytical models and strategies and creates an environment to encourage others to do the same. * Grows Leaders - Actively coaches and develops talent. 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