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The Director, Analytics Engineering & AI leads Analytics Gateway’s Data Engineering and Business Intelligence/Data Visualization teams which consists of ~20 colleagues who, in addition to traditional Data Engineering and Data Visualization offerings, are increasingly focused on designing, building, and scaling AI-enabled analytics solutions. Reporting to the Mumbai-based lead of Analytics Gateway, the Director will oversee the execution and delivery of analytics solutions and will work with International Commercial Division stakeholders and Business Transformation and Chief Marketing Office teams to ensure Gateway’s technical capabilities continue to meet the business's evolving needs.\nLead the ~20 colleagues that form the AI Engineering, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence / Data Visualization teams within the Mumbai-based Analytics Gateway Global Capability Center supporting Pfizer's International Commercial Division. 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management to ensure solutions are reliable, compliant, and production-grade. \nDesign and deliver strategic analytics solutions end to end, sourcing and curating data from diverse commercial data sources and applying established data engineering practices alongside emerging AI techniques. \nOwn the evolution of the team's data foundation, from data curation, database modeling, and ETL pipeline development toward governed, observable, AI-ready data layers, driving data quality and permanent resolution of issues at the source. \nDeliver intuitive, AI-enabled decision-support and reporting tools that turn complex data into clear, actionable insight for commercial stakeholders, from country teams to global leadership. \nGuide the team's transition from traditional BI and data engineering skillsets toward AI engineering, agentic AI, and modern data engineering, including infrastructure standardization, automation, and CI/CD, supported by talent pipelines, training, and mentorship. \nPartner with Business Transformation & Technology, Data Science, and Insights & Strategy teams to align on foundational data assets, engineering and AI best practices, platform choices, and shared roadmaps supporting Commercial's AI and analytics agenda. \nRepresent the team to GCA and ICD leadership, providing visibility into delivery, capability growth, and risk, and translating technical outcomes into clear business narratives. \nContribute to documentation, playbooks, and knowledge-sharing practices, serving as a subject matter expert who raises AI and analytics capability across the organization. \nDrive a positive, inclusive, and high-engagement culture focused on retention, innovation, team development, and knowledge sharing. \nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\n15-20 years of relevant experience in data analytics, data science, or business intelligence, and 8+ years’ people-management experience with demonstrated success leading managers. \nProven track record of leading the design, 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