Pfizer

Manager, Solution Engineer

Posted on: 28 Feb 2021

Boulder, CO

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced software developer to join our team to deliver solutions that streamline Pfizers R&D workflows and enable data driven decision-making. This Solution Engineer (SE) is a member of the digital R&D creation center whose mission is to help bring medicines to patients through the delivery of impactful and sustainable technology solutions for the research and development functions of Pfizer by providing the talent for technology planning, project execution and application development excellence. The primary focus of the role will be the design, implementation and support of fit-for-purpose solutions primarily targeting Pfizers oncology research site in Boulder, CO. A good balance of scientific knowledge and solid technical skills will be key to the success of this role.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Collaborate with Client Partners to understand the needs and requirements of R&D scientists.

* Design and implement minimally viable products (MVP) from an initial set of requirements, employing agile methodologies for rapid solution evolution.

* Work closely with R&D scientists to ensure that the solutions meet their needs and to identify areas for improvement.

* Manage stakeholder expectations on project scope, deliverables and timelines.

* Guide the work of other developers (FTE or contract) as required by individual initiatives.

* Work in a matrix, team environment with Pfizer colleagues as well as vendor partners.

* Mentor junior members in the software development team on best practices in software development.

* Advocate for Agile and DevOps methodologies, and keep abreast of emerging technologies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, bioinformatics or related fields, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

* 5+ years of experience delivering informatics solutions in the biopharmaceutical realm.

* Programming skills in Java, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, Python or other scripting languages.

* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP and Azure

* Experience with the software development life cycle.

* Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with innovative approaches.

* Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a field relevant to the role.

* Experience in life science informatics.

* Demonstrated ability to develop competency in new technology and areas of science relevant to drug discovery.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional business travel within US

Additional Job Details

* Last Date to Apply for Job: 3/5/21

* Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

For roles based in Colorado:

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $84,800 to $141,300. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 12.% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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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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Pfizer

New York, New York

Pfizer Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells healthcare products worldwide. It offers medicines and vaccines in various therapeutic areas, including internal medicine, vaccines, oncology, inflammation and immunology, and rare diseases under the Lyrica, Chantix/Champix, Eliquis, Ibrance, Sutent, Xalkori, Inlyta, Xtandi, Enbrel, Xeljanz, Eucrisa, BeneFix, Genotropin, and Refacto AF/Xyntha brands. The company also provides consumer healthcare products that comprise over-the-counter medicines, including dietary supplement products under the Centrum, Caltrate, and Emergen-C names; pain management products under the Advil and ThermaCare names; gastrointestinal products under the Nexium 24HR/Nexium Control and Preparation H names; and respiratory and personal care products under the Robitussin, Advil Cold & Sinus, and ChapStick names. In addition, it offers products that would lose or have lost marketing patent protection; branded generic products; generic sterile injectable products; biosimilars; and anti-infectives under the Lipitor, Premarin family, Norvasc, Lyrica, Celebrex, Viagra, Inflectra/Remsima, Zyvox, Vfend, Revatio, Inspra, Medrol, Sulperazon, Fragmin, Tygacil, Nivestim, and Retacrit, Ixifi Infliximab BS names.

Further, the company is also involved in the contract manufacturing business. It serves wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, pharmacies, and individual provider offices, as well as disease control and prevention centers. The company has collaboration and/or co-promotion agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Astellas Pharma US, Inc., and Oncolytics Biotech Inc.; licensing agreement with BionTech AG; strategic alliance with Verily Life Sciences LLC; and collaboration agreements with Pfizer, Merck & Co., Inc., and Eli Lilly & Company, as well as with Merck KGaA and Nektar Therapeutics to develop a therapy for treating pancreatic cancer. Pfizer Inc. was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, New York.