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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
Role Summary
The successful candidate for the Applied AI/ML scientist position leads the development and application of AI across the Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU), translating advances in foundation models, agentic systems, multimodal AI, and related methods into reusable capabilities that strengthen scientific discovery and decision-making. The role combines deep technical credibility with strong scientific judgment and is accountable for shaping the AI portfolio within the newly created AI for IM Discovery (AIM2) Discovery Center within the IMRU, defining governance and evaluation standards, assessing AI/ML capabilities in external (or internal) partnerships, and accelerating practical AI adoption across IMRU.
This role is intended for a technically credible AI scientist who can operate at the interface of machine learning, computational biology, and drug discovery, while remaining grounded in the realities of scientific decision-making. Success will require identifying and advancing high-value use cases, leading the development and deployment of scientifically robust AI solutions and building reusable capabilities that improve the speed, quality, and coherence of evidence generation across the portfolio.
Role responsibilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Director of AIM2; AIM2 Innovation Fellows; CSO IMRU; Head of IMRU Integrative Biology; Integrative Biology Scientists; IMRU biology line teams; Integrative Biology and Digital ecosystem partners; AI/ML practitioners, computational biologists, translational scientists, portfolio and strategy stakeholders, and other leaders involved in AI prioritization, deployment, governance, and adoption.
External:
May interact, as appropriate, with external technology partners, vendors, or academic / industry collaborators relevant to AI capability evaluation, development, and adoption.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. 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.
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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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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