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Digital Rotational Program - Associate

Pfizer, Inc.
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As a digital-first company, Pfizer is at the forefront of innovation, creating revolutionary advancements across every aspect of our business -- from research and discovery, clinical development, manufacturing to how we engage with patients and customers. Digital and AI are helping us to bring lifesaving medicines and vaccines to the world quickly and at scale.  

Colleagues are working with the latest technology and building skills in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, data science, software engineering, robotic process automation, cybersecurity, cloud, enterprise architecture, agile project management, and more.   

 At Pfizer, you can delve into exciting, cutting-edge technology while making a real impact through your work -- improving patient health outcomes, bringing medicines to patients faster, and fueling tomorrow's breakthrough therapies.  

The Digital Rotational Program is looking for recent college graduates to join our fast-paced organization and contribute to the innovative culture we strive to maintain. The Rotational Program gives college graduates the opportunity to rotate through various technical roles approximately 6-12 months each for a period of 24 months, acquiring essential skills and knowledge along the way. The mission of this program is to accelerate the development of knowledge and skills through experiences within Pfizer Digital in order to find the best fit for the individual and the organization, as well as find new and innovative ways to deliver quality Digital solutions to Pfizer.

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role will vary depending on each rotation. Rotations are assigned based on organizational need and the colleagues’ skills and development plan.  Rotational colleagues have the opportunity to pursue roles that are more technical and/or general in nature to build a variety of skills and knowledge. Below are descriptions and examples of the types of roles you may have throughout your time in the program:

Technical Roles

Technically-oriented roles focus on developing skills such as Software Engineering, Technical Architecture, Information Security and Data Analytics. Our teams use cutting edge next generation technologies and analytics to develop systems, algorithms, and services which provide pharmaceutical therapies that improve patients’ lives. Roles within this area are suitable for candidates with a strong technical background.

Under direct oversight, role responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Create applications and services using languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, PHP, and Python
  • Contribute to projects implementing cloud-based solutions in platforms like AWS, utilizing tools such as S3, Lambda, and Redshift, among others
  • Design and build software products for web, desktop, and mobile clients (both iOS and Android)
  • Learn various software development methodologies, such as agile and waterfall, and how software projects are progressed from idea through design and implementation and on through deployment and support.
  • Integrate systems using a variety of platform integration methods and tools
  • Optimize application architecture and systems performance for on premise and cloud-based applications
  • Design, document, implement, support and monitor technology infrastructure
  • Help move Pfizer's digital and "data-first" strategy forward by working on projects centered around the creation of data lakes, the application of new, sophisticated search techniques (such as Elasticsearch, et al), and advanced analytics
  • Perform advanced analytics and visualization techniques combining computer science and data science skills and capabilities using tools such as Spotfire, Tableau, Splunk, Power BI
  • Document and transfer knowledge to others as needed
  • Collaborate to enhance culture and awareness of pharmaceutical industry

General Roles

The general roles focus on developing skills to interface with clients and deliver value in IT projects and initiatives. These are most suitable for candidates pursuing Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Communications, and other non-technical degrees.

Under direct oversight, role responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Engage with the customer to define their journey, touchpoints and digital experience
  • Gather, analyze, document and communicate business and technical requirements
  • Perform Business process mapping and analysis
  • Oversee and manage the rollout and support of technology solutions
  • Communicate updates and key milestones
  • Track project or department financials
  • Perform Risk identification and management
  • Document and transfer knowledge to others as needed
  • Collaborate to enhance culture and awareness of pharmaceutical industry

Rotational positions are available across various Global Digital organizations such as Architecture, Analytics, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Product Development, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Finance, Supply Chain and more.


QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Data Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business, Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Communications, or equivalent degree preferred
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • No more than 2 years full-time continuous work experience in a business/corporate environment

 

DISCIPLINE SKILLS PREFERRED

Basic skills in at least one information technology related discipline such as:

  • Software and Mobile Development
  • Programming Languages
  • Technical Architecture
  • Cyber Security and Risk Management
  • Bioinformatics
  • Data Analytics
  • Business Analysis
  • Project Management

 

NON TECHNICAL SKILLS PREFERRED

  • Willingness to contribute fresh and innovative ideas
  • Technological aptitude
  • Change agile; must act on projects quickly
  • Seizes accountability/self-starter 
  • Quickly learns new skills and knowledge readily
  • Team oriented
  • Demonstrated business acumen and leadership behavior
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytic and problem solving skills
  • Negotiation and influencing skills

 

WORK AUTHORIZATION

  • Must be immediately authorized to work in the U.S. without the employer’s sponsorship.  This job or any derived full-time opportunity is not eligible for permanent residence (green card) sponsorship under our guidelines.
  • Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

 

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: September 25, 2023