Director, Data Mesh Architect, Research & Development

ROLE SUMMARY

An exciting role to advance Pfizer’s data capabilities across Research and Development by enhancing our ability to create, discover, integrate, and use high quality data products. Develops and prioritizes the strategic digital roadmap for the data mesh. Advances technical capabilities in metadata capture, terminology management, data catalog, and knowledge graph. Drives use of data standards across Research and Development to enable data access and integration. Provides consultation on guidelines and standards during solution formulation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategic roadmap and provide Architecture support for enhancing data capabilities in Research and Development
• Ensure high quality data products are served up to the R&D community
• Enhance and support data governance and stewardship programs
• Develop and maintain reusable patterns for data management
• Determine and standardize key (meta)data to enable data access and interoperability
• Collaborate with third parties on the development and interoperability of data standards
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop data access and use policies
• Provide guidance on data privacy & security, including methods for anonymizing, masking and tokenizing data
• Provide consultation on guidelines and standards during data acquisition, data generation, and solution development
• Research strategic trends, emerging technologies and innovative solutions and recommend Pfizer Digital’s response

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in computer science, information systems, scientific discipline or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of technology experience
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical R&D process and solutions
• Expertise with data quality and governance tools, data catalogs, data virtualization, knowledge graphs and terminology management solutions
• Experience in terminologies, data standards and data models commonly used in R&D
• Understanding of FAIR data principles
• Knowledgeable about privacy and security controls
• Familiar with the concepts of data mesh, data fabric and data products
• Team-focused mentality with proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Must demonstrate the following competencies and values: courage, excellence, joy, equity, agile, innovative, nimble learning, customer focus, communicates effectively, credible, and resilient 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.

  
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical skills
• Strong conceptual thinker
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Handling stress & emotions
• Making and facilitating decisions
• Adjusting to change
• Detail focused

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work hours that overlap with the US

Business travel, as dictated by business/project demands

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: August 6, 2021
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

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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.

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