Pfizer · 9 hours ago
Director Solution Engineering Lead
New London County, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $283K/yr
8+ years expPfizer is a leading biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Director Solution Engineering Lead for their AI Acceleration function. This role is essential for managing engineering resources, driving innovation, and delivering scalable AI solutions across commercial processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and maintain a clear technical roadmap aligned with Pfizer Digital standards and enterprise architecture
Ensure engineering decisions support scalability, security, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with product owners to translate business objectives into actionable technical plans
Manage and mentor a team of engineers across full-stack, cloud, and UI disciplines
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning to meet delivery timelines
Lead the design and implementation of technical solutions that meet customer and product owner expectations
Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
Drive integration of solutions into existing workflows for seamless user experience
Establish standards for code quality, testing, and validation to ensure reliable delivery
Monitor system performance and implement improvements for scalability and efficiency
Partner with QA teams to validate solutions against business and technical requirements
Act as the primary technical liaison between engineering teams and business stakeholders
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Prepare teams for demos, rollouts, and adoption reviews to ensure alignment and readiness
Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including diagrams, data flows, and technical specifications
Create reusable solution templates and reference architectures for future projects
Contribute to internal knowledge bases and technical communities of practice
Assess and manage relationships with external technology vendors, cloud providers, and implementation partners
Lead technical due diligence and integration planning for third-party AI solutions
Ensure vendor solutions align with internal architecture and compliance standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience
Deep technical expertise with a proven track record of organization-wide technical leadership
Proven experience in designing and deploying AI solutions in healthcare or regulated industries
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), microservices, APIs, and data engineering
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), MLOps, and model lifecycle management
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
Benefits
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
Leadership Team
Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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