Compound Management Application & Data Support Lab Head

Use Your Power for Purpose

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development, where we strive to transform advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to accelerate the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally.

Designing new medicines at Pfizer requires teams that utilize a diverse set of skills, behaviors, and approaches.  Creativity, scientific excellence, tenacity, passion, hard work, organization, teamwork, courage, open-mindedness, and curiosity – are just some of the traits successful Drug Discovery Scientists display at Pfizer. 

We are looking for an ambitious, highly technical, Software Applications Manager, eager to see their work lead to the discovery of important new medicines and scientific breakthroughs, to join our Analytical Technologies and Compound Management (ATCM) team.  As an Application & Data Support Senior Principal Scientist and Lab Head you will provide oversight to the application portfolio within Compound Management and lead a technical team that contributes to all aspects of the software development lifecycle: from requirements, design, development, maintenance to testing, deployment and daily support.  You will partner with Compound Management lab heads, Laboratory Automation specialists, Digital technologists, Hit-to-Lead and Lead Optimization scientific teams and stakeholders to ensure the suite of highly specialized & custom software systems that drive the workflows in Compound Management meet the needs of the Pfizer Discovery Portfolio by providing timely & quality access to the Pfizer compound collection.  You will set the strategy for the application portfolio within Compound Management and have critical input on the acquisition of laboratory automation systems, robotics and software solutions that will integrate into that portfolio.  You will lead projects teams, collaborating with internal Digital teams and external software & hardware vendors to drive innovation that meets the strategic & future needs of Compound Management.  You will represent the Application & Data Support team in internal/external presentations and publications.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Provide oversight & strategic management of the development, acquisition, implementation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and support of software solutions within the Groton sample management laboratories that manage the receipt, storage, solubilization, aliquoting, and preparation of samples for assays in an automated, efficient manner ensuring high-quality access to the Pfizer compound collection for drug discovery teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a group of Data & Computer Scientists that develop & support lab-based software solutions & collaborate with Digital teams on the development & support of enterprise-level software solutions in use within the Compound Management workflows.
• Play a key role in meeting financial targets by co-managing Digital project and Compound Management operational budgets by managing purchase orders, invoices and project spend, assisting in the preparation of funding requests, Request for Proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and negotiating purchase & sustain software costs with vendors and internal procurement teams.
• Collaborate with Compound Management lab heads, Laboratory Automation specialists, Digital technologists, Hit-to-Lead and Lead Optimization scientific teams & stakeholders to drive the strategic direction for the portfolio of applications.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive the implementation of enhancements to the software & hardware portfolio within ATCM.
• Leverage technical subject matter expertise & insight into the design & development of innovative solutions & algorithms to solve complex software, automation, and workflow needs within Compound Management.
• Align with Digital development & security requirements on infrastructure, technologies, software engineering best practices, development lifecycles, configuration management and software quality assurance.
• Contribute to the strategy of ATCM and Structure, Analytical, & Molecular Sciences (SAMS) groups as a member of the ATCM & SAMS Leadership Teams.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• 13+ years of industry experience with a bachelor’s degree, 11+ years of experience with a Master’s degree or 8+ years of experience with a Ph.Din Computer Sc