Sr Associate, Machine Learning Engineer
Pfizer Inc.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Job posting number: #7269003 (Ref:pf-4917006)
Posted: August 1, 2024
Job Description
Pfizer’s Chief Digital Office (CDO) leads the transformation of Pfizer into a digital powerhouse that will generate patient superior experiences which results in better health outcomes. The Analytics Experience team, which is part of the Artificial Intelligence, Data and Advanced Analytics (AIDA) organization, is responsible for creating a seamless experience for analytics experts to harness the potential of big data, machine learning, and interactive analytics through a unified platform across the enterprise – from scientific/clinical to commercial across all Pfizer geographies.
Part of the Analytics Experience team is an Analytics Extensibility team that will be responsible for developing frameworks and tools to industrialize data science processes and enabling analytics experts to deploy machine learning models into production using the enterprise analytics platform. The enterprise analytics platform will be the digital engine that brings together investments we have made into a unified experience for colleagues that take us to the next level of value creation. It powers next generation insights by developing enterprise-grade data foundations, allowing data to flow horizontally, enabling a versatile analytics environment, and embedding insights into day-to-day work to create a digital, data-driven culture.
The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining a machine learning operations (MLOps) foundation and framework as part of an enterprise analytics platform. This role with partner with data scientists from Medical and Commercial to understand and transform machine learning models developed to solve critical business outcomes into production grade for deployment into end user sales and marketing (MarTech) solutions. The role will be interfacing directly with both Digital and Business data engineer, data science, and product teams to understand requirements and develop assets in close collaboration with users. You will have the ability to work with talented engineers, embrace uncertainty, and invent a model for enriching analysts platform experience.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
With supervision, you will be mining massive amounts of real-world healthcare, research, and business data to extract useful insights
With supervision you will develop continuous monitoring & training pipelines allowing model training in production by collaborating with data science team
Determine model performance monitoring metrics
Determine retraining trigger mechanism
Design champion/challenger model and A/B Testing
Setup the production deployments and post deployment model lifecycle management activities: Drift monitoring, Model retraining, and Model technical evaluation & business validation
Create parameterized data science pipeline for reuse across brands
Create modularized data science “widget” to be used across commercial analytics & analysis
Become a subject matter expert on how to use the data science platform to help other teams
Able to work in ambiguous projects and deliver analytical framework
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BS in computer science, data science, /or an engineering/quantitative field
At least 3 years of experience in data and analytics field
Experience/projects involving real-world analytical problems using machine learning, statistical modeling, or similar quantitative approaches
Fluency in SQL or other programming languages (Python, Java, and/or C++)
Some development experience in at least one scripting language (PHP, Perl, Python, etc.)
Some understanding of MLOps principles and tech stack (e.g., MLFlow)
Some understanding of CI/CD integration and the data science development lifecycle
Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Project management experience
A passion for problem-solving, comfort with ambiguity, and creativity
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and drive change, and collaborate effectively with a variety of individuals and organization
Hands-on skills for data and machine learning pipeline orchestration via Dataiku (DSS 12 or 11) platform or similar platform
Pharma & Life Science commercial functional knowledge is a plus
Pharma & Life Science commercial data literacy is a plus
LI#PFE
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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.