Pfizer

Director, Performance Analytics & Insights (PAI)

Pfizer$162K — $271K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in biopharma, analytics, or strategic consulting.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in a quantitative discipline.
  • Strong background in AI-driven analytics innovation in commercial settings.
  • Experience with managing secondary data analytics and familiarity with therapeutic areas, especially specialty care.
  • Demonstrated success in shaping brand strategy proactively, influencing without authority.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate innovative analysis to identify business drivers and opportunities for brand strategy.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in a designated therapeutic area, guiding analytics based on market dynamics.
  • Analyze patient segments to drive insights on prescribing behavior and treatment flows.
  • Utilize secondary and subnational data sources to uncover risks and insights linked to brand strategy.
  • Champion the application of AI tools to enhance analytics workflows and reporting capabilities.
  • Translate complex data insights into actionable business recommendations for senior leadership.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions and additional retirement savings contributions.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Full Job Description

This role will work closely with senior business stakeholders across Brand Teams, commercial leadership, IIS (Integrated Insights and Strategy), and Data Sciences, and Data Strategy & Management, acting as a strategic partner who proactively initiates analysis and innovative methodology to identify business drivers and help shape brand strategy and tactics for one or more specialty care brands or franchises. This includes serving as the subject matter expert for secondary commercial analytics within a specific therapeutic area (e.g., Dermatology), covering brand demand, market share, patient segments, and subnational performance patterns. Dashboards and reporting remain part of the toolkit — increasingly built and maintained through AI — but they are a means of conveying insight, not the end deliverable. This role will also lead efforts to standardize methodology and modernize insight-generation practices, including piloting new AI capabilities, across the Specialty Care PAI portfolio. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative, covering a broad range of strategic topics critical to the specialty care business. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to driving business impact through proactive thought leadership, deep specialty care and therapeutic area fluency, fluency with AI-enabled analytics tools, and the ability to communicate complex information in clear, actionable ways.

Role Responsibilities

Role definition and key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Insights Generation & AI-Enabled Analytics

  • Proactively initiate analysis and innovative methodology to identify business drivers, uncover risks and opportunities, and help shape brand strategy and tactics — rather than responding to requests.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for secondary commercial analytics within an assigned therapeutic area (e.g., Dermatology), maintaining deep fluency in the disease and treatment landscape, treatment sequencing, competitive dynamics, and evolving standard of care.
  • Guide analysis through the lens of defined patient segments — demographics, lines of therapy, treatment setting, and prior treatment history — to explain how disease characteristics and treatment patterns shape market dynamics, prescribing behavior, and patient flow.
  • Direct the use of secondary data sources and subnational analytics to surface risks and opportunities and connect data signals directly to brand strategy decisions, ensuring insights get surfaced proactively rather than on request.
  • Champion the use of AI tools — including AI-generated dashboards and automated reporting — to reduce manual data wrangling and free up capacity for deeper insight generation, ensuring the underlying reporting infrastructure (e.g., Specialty Care LT Dashboard) stays accurate or is transitioned to AI-enabled alternatives.
  • Connect insights into a compelling, persuasive narrative and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Thought Leadership

  • Act as a strategic partner to Brand Teams, IIS, Data Science, and Data Strategy & Management, co-shaping analytical approach and priorities rather than simply aligning on standards after the fact.
  • Align with other GCA teams to keep activity across stakeholders cohesive and to maintain consistency in methodology, metrics definitions, and reporting standards across the broader portfolio.
  • Actively contribute to the advancement of team capabilities through thought leadership, with a particular focus on AI innovation and tool adoption, and share knowledge and expertise with colleagues across GCA.
  • Partner with Data Science and Data Strategy & Management to advance the use of novel data sources, AI/ML methods, and next-generation reporting approaches.
  • Direct and assess the work of vendor partners, providing analytical direction, quality oversight, and risk management.
  • Build trusted relationships with marketing, integrated insights, commercial excellence, data science, and market access stakeholders, translating complex analytical outputs into business language for VP and C-suite leaders.

Technical Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to drive AI innovation and adoption in commercial analytics — evaluating, piloting, and scaling AI tools and agents to reduce manual data wrangling and accelerate insight generation — and genuine curiosity about how AI is reshaping analytics and commercial insights.
  • Strong analytical and coding skills (SQL, Python, or R) sufficient to direct and quality-check AI-assisted and automated analytics workflows on large datasets; experience in Snowflake or a comparable cloud data environment preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) and the ability to direct the design of clean, decision-oriented, increasingly AI-generated dashboards that convey insight rather than raw data.
  • Extensive experience in the design and management of secondary data analytics, including direct experience with IQVIA, Symphony Health, or specialty pharmacy data, and depth in at least one therapeutic area.
  • Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize and validate various inputs and communicate the story to commercial leadership.
  • Recognized expertise and coach to others on connecting, integrating, and synthesizing analysis into a meaningful 7so what8 that drives clear strategic recommendations.
  • Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and ensuring quality in deliverables.
  • Proven ability to act as a strategic partner who can quickly establish relationships of trust and credibility with senior leadership.
  • Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, deal with ambiguity, and lead teams through complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment.
  • Ability to identify, prioritize, and describe relevant caveats and uncertainties in data, and to explain how they relate to the business question and broader strategic priorities.
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in biopharma, analytics, strategic consulting, business, or a related field.
  • Bachelors degree required.
  • Masters preferred in a quantitative discipline.
  • Demonstrated track record of driving AI or advanced-analytics innovation within a commercial analytics or insights function.
  • Analytics, statistics, and/or database knowledge and experience using relevant tools, applications, and platforms.
  • Prior experience supporting a specialty care brand or franchise in a pharma commercial analytics or insights role, with deep working knowledge of the relevant treatment landscape and competitive dynamics within a specific therapeutic area, preferred.
  • Demonstrated success proactively shaping brand strategy and tactics, not solely executing against defined reporting requirements.
  • Demonstrated success in a highly fast-paced setting.
  • Ability to identify new issues, trends, and opportunities from data.
  • Ability to influence without authority, setting business direction, priorities, and action plans.
  • Demonstrated analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with cross-functional teams of diverse colleagues.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.

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.

Other Job Details:

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: September 15, 2026.

  • Ability to travel based on business needs

  • This position is hybrid and requires working onsite 2 to 3 days per week

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $162,900.00 to $271,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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 lifes 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. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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About Pfizer

Hospira, Inc. is the provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. Through its broad, integrated portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and has approximately 16,000 employees.

Pfizer Careers

Joining Pfizer’s global team offers more than just job opportunities; it’s a chance to be a part of a company that leads with science and innovates for better health. As a leading biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer is at the forefront of transforming lives through innovation, leadership, and diversity. Work You’ll Do At Pfizer, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, engaging in work that enhances global health and saves lives. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, professional growth, and inclusivity, making every day a learning opportunity. Here, your skills will be honed, your professional acumen will be expanded, and you will be part of a team that values the power of diverse insights to drive success. Pfizer’s Leadership and Growth Lead and innovate with Pfizer, where we value the growth of each employee. Our leadership is committed to providing employees with the training and resources needed to excel in their careers. Pfizer offers a variety of career paths, including roles in research, marketing, finance, technology, and more, each offering a unique blend of challenges and rewards. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with Pfizer through our internship programs or dive straight into a full-time position. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about healthcare and who seek to make a difference in the world. Our internships provide invaluable industry experience, networking opportunities, and a potential pathway to full-time employment. Benefits and Culture Pfizer is dedicated to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and can achieve their full potential. We offer competitive benefits packages that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. At Pfizer, you’ll find a culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Join Our Team Explore the numerous job opportunities at Pfizer by searching open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to advance their careers in a transformative company. Stay Connected Keep up to date with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Pfizer. Interview and Resume Tips Prepare for your future with Pfizer by utilizing our resources for resume building and interview preparation. We provide guidance on how to effectively showcase your skills and experiences to align with the needs of a position at Pfizer. Our goal is to help you succeed in securing a role that suits your professional goals and personal growth aspirations. Pfizer: A Place Where You Can Make a Difference Every position at Pfizer contributes to our mission of making the world a healthier place. Whether through direct patient care, research innovation, or corporate roles that support our operations, your work will have global impact. Join us in our journey to change lives—explore Pfizer careers today.
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Size
79,000 employees
Market Cap
$285.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.6 billion
Founded
1849
5 Year Trend
+9%
Revenue
$41.9 billion
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