PHARMAFull-time
Sr. Director, Cloud and Infrastructure Transformation
By Admin · IT & Software in Life Sciences
NEW YORK (US)HYBRIDPOSTED: 8/24/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONPFIZERBiopharmaceutical / Healthcare
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Define and execute Pfizer's multi-year cloud and infrastructure transformation strategy, directly aligning global technology investments with corporate, scientific, and drug discovery priorities.
Lead enterprise-wide infrastructure modernization programs across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML platforms, network transformation, infrastructure automation, and data center evolution.
Serve as senior technical authority and architect for cloud operations, platform engineering, enterprise resiliency, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization.
Drive enterprise adoption of cloud-native architectures, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, continuous observability, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
Partner with enterprise architects and engineering leaders to evaluate, guide, and validate critical technology design decisions and engineering standards.
Lead and cultivate high-performing technical organizations comprising Directors, Senior Managers, Architects, and senior engineering talent.
Technical & Domain Standards
Enforce cloud-native architectural patterns, modern Infrastructure as Code practices (Terraform/OpenTofu), and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure infrastructure platforms comply with stringent cybersecurity guidelines, regulatory mandates, and enterprise risk management protocols.
Support high-performance computing (HPC) environments, AI/ML platform architectures, and large-scale data science infrastructures.
Leadership & Impact
Influence executive leaders and matrixed cross-functional stakeholders across Digital, Security, Research, and business divisions to drive unified transformation goals.
Establish long-term technology roadmaps, operating models, and governance frameworks that balance execution speed, operational resiliency, and innovation.
Benefits & Total Rewards
Annual base salary range of $214,900 to $358,100, plus Global Performance Plan target bonus of 22.5% and share-based long-term incentives.
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching and additional Retirement Savings Contributions.
Hybrid work model (onsite at NYC headquarters an average of 2.5 days per week) with comprehensive healthcare and paid parental/caregiver leave benefits.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Cloud Architecture
Multi-Cloud Strategy (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Platform Engineering
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu)
DevOps
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
AI/ML Infrastructure
Cloud Security
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
USD 2.1L - 3.6L per annum
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation. It is dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of medicines and vaccines worldwide. The company focuses on breakthrough science to deliver innovative treatments across various therapeutic areas to improve health outcomes.
TEAM SIZE: 80,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Biopharmaceutical / Healthcare
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