Senior Manager, Solution Engineering

ROLE SUMMARY
At Pfizer we make medicines and vaccines that change patients' lives with a global reach of over 780 million patients.
Pfizer Digital is the organization charged with winning the digital race in the pharmaceutical industry. We apply our expertise in technology, innovation and our business to support Pfizer in this mission.
The Biopharma, Patient & CDI (C4) team builds and maintains the platforms and capabilities that enable Pfizer Business Units to connect digitally with our external customers and effectively engage and collaborate across teams internally. This includes all digital (web, mobile, omni-channel, & devices) products, platforms, services, and experiences in service of patients, HCPs, payors, pharmacists, or clinical sites. We build advanced cloud-based technology solutions at a global scale that positively impact Pfizer business performance.
Platforms and Engineering: Within C4, the Platform and Engineering team is accountable for engineering leadership and integrated platforms evolution across marketing technology programs that enable Pfizer to deliver high-quality, multi-channel experiences via web, mobile, messaging, and connected devices for external customers.
The Solutions Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for developing ideas and leading the design and overseeing the implementation of complex cutting-edge technical solutions across business units. This role serves as the bridge between business requirements and technical capabilities, translating stakeholder needs into innovative and scalable solutions that leverage emerging technologies.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Subject Matter Expertise - General

• Design and architect technical solutions that address stakeholder needs while adhering to best practices, industry standards, and Pfizer's technology strategies.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, system architectures, and implementation plans for immersive solutions.
• Oversee the implementation of digital solutions by development teams, ensuring adherence to the defined technical architecture and design principles.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, security protocols, and industry best practices related to solution development and deployment.
• Foster a DevOps model leading to higher quality and quicker delivery of outcomes.

Strategic Leadership & Delivery

• Take risk-based approach to advance innovative processes and methodologies based on comprehensive business knowledge for evaluation and recommendation of appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and integration with existing systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and drive the adoption of new solutions and strategies.

Resource and Financial Management

• Manages and leads people, technological and financial resources within the Business Unit, lead by influence rather than direct authority.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Delivery Lead, Service Owners, stakeholders, and development teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the Technical Services Leads and Platform teams, to ensure seamless integration and support for solutions with Pfizer's digital platforms and technologies.
• Use a variety of communication tools and techniques to present complex ideas; Anticipates potential objections and influences others.

Coaching and Mentorship

• Conduct technical design reviews and solution evaluations to ensure alignment with business requirements, technological constraints, and industry best practices.
• Actively shares knowledge with multiple functions in Global Business Unit through existing knowledge sharing processes/systems on technical design reviews and solution evaluations to ensure alignment with business requirements, technological constraints, and industry best practices.
• Contributes to the development of organizational knowledge management processes/systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience/ Technical Skills/ Tools

• 7+ years of extensive experience in solution architecture, technical design, and implementation of complex software systems, with a focus on Marketing Technology features and capabilities.
• Strong understanding of implementing and extending one or more SaaS & PaaS technologies and frameworks, along with their strengths, limitations, and integration capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, development tools, and software engineering practices relevant to one or more enterprise MarTech solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and trade-offs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, project management practices, and software development life cycles.
• Passion for exploring emerging technologies and driving innovation in the field of Marketing Technology.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, robust, and scalable technical solutions.
• Experience using prototypes of various levels of fidelity to aid in communication and decision making.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications/ Training

• Certifications or training in one or more of the following: AWS, Adobe, Salesforce, other Marketing Technology.

Supervision

• This role will oversee and manage a variable team of contract resources. No direct reports.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• No specific requirements.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate will be expected to travel globally to Pfizer locations as needed.
• Non-standard work hours may be required based on project deliverables and business needs.

OTHER JOB DETAILS:

• Last day to apply: August 9, 2024
• Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in Pfizer office 2-3 days per week or as needed by the business.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $117,300.00 to $195,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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