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Director - Developer Experience Specialist, R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering


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Pfizer’s mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives is rooted in our commitment to science and innovation. Within Discovery, Preclinical, and Translational Solutions (DP&TS), we accelerate the journey from target identification to clinical translation by leveraging advanced digital technologies, AI, and data-driven insights.

 

We’re building a platform engineering team that puts developer experience at the center of everything we do. As a Developer Experience Specialist, you’ll be responsible for improving how internal teams interact with platform tools and services. You’ll lead and advocate for developer needs, design intuitive self-service interfaces, design and implement feedback and communication processes, improve documentation, and ensure that onboarding and day-to-day workflows are smooth, secure, and efficient.

 

This is a well-defined, high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving user-centric problems, streamlining workflows, and collaborating across disciplines. You’ll be part of a supportive, outcome-driven team that values empathy, initiative, and continuous improvement.

  • Drive the vision and execution of self-service interfaces (e.g., internal portals, APIs, templates) that empower developers and accelerate innovation
  • Architect and implement feedback and communication processes that inform platform strategy and ensure transparent, actionable insights for leadership
  • Analyze developer feedback and usage metrics to identify opportunities for transformative platform improvements, influencing product roadmaps and investment decisions
  • Lead the optimization of onboarding flows and usability of platform tools, ensuring seamless integration and adoption across global teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including engineering, product management, and external partners—to deliver secure, scalable, and intuitive developer solutions
  • Develop and maintain strategic documentation, guides, and resources that enable developer productivity and support organizational change
  • Monitor and report on developer experience metrics, providing executive-level insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
  • 10+ years of experience in developer tooling, DevOps, or platform engineering
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD systems and developer workflows
  • Experience designing and supporting internal tools (e.g., APIs, portals, templates)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a user-first mindset
  • Fluent in English; capable of clear technical communication across scientific and engineering disciplines
  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
  • 8+ years of experience in developer tooling, DevOps, or platform engineering
  • Experience with developer onboarding and enablement programs
  • Familiarity with modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Typescript)
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
  • Experience working in regulated environments or with compliance frameworks (e.g., GxP, SOC2, HIPAA)
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Director - Developer Experience Specialist, R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering
Thessaloniki
an hour ago
Senior
Full-time

Director - Developer Experience Specialist, R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering