Director - Source Code Platforms & Developer Experience

Use Your Power for Purpose

Technology impacts everything we do. Pfizer’s digital and ‘data first’ strategy focuses on implementing impactful and innovative technology solutions across all functions from research to manufacturing. Whether you are digitizing drug discovery and development, identifying solutions, or making our work easier and faster, you will be making a difference to countless lives.

As the Director, your role will be pivotal in implementing innovative technology solutions that streamline our processes, enhance our capabilities, and ultimately contribute to the well-being of patients worldwide.

What You Will Achieve

This role primarily leads Pfizer’s enterprise source code management strategy, ensuring secure, high-quality, and efficient software delivery. This role is responsible for platforms such as GitHub, SonarQube, and related services, and is a champion for Developer Experience (DX) across Pfizer Digital. The role will drive initiatives that improve developer productivity, satisfaction, and onboarding, and will deliver and analyse the quarterly DX survey. The role also oversees policy governance and enforcement, support, and continuous improvement, working closely with key partners from other Digital teams (Security, Infrastructure and cloud hosting etc). This role will report to Sr.

Director

Digital & DevOps Products and will work closely to optimise toolchains, foster innovation in code management and developer workflows. The scope is global, supporting teams across Pfizer Digital.

• Develop and implement the source code management strategy in alignment with Pfizer’s policies and DevOps vision.
• Develop a roadmap for Pfizer Source code Management and consistently deliver against this.
• Help drive adoption of secure coding and continuous inspection practices across all development teams.
• Lead strategic initiatives for SCM such as the proposed Enterprise Managed Users for Github
• Ensure governance and compliance with all Pfizer SCM policies, including access management, repository visibility, credential handling, and onboarding requirements.
• Maintain governance frameworks for repositories, teams, and automation accounts.
• Manage exceptions and document deviations from standard policies.
• Champion initiatives to improve developer productivity and satisfaction, including onboarding, training, and support.
• Manage the Developer experience platform and work with Various digital teams to share quarterly survey results that support teams drive improvements.
• Partner across digital to ensure secure handling of source code, secrets, and credentials; enforce scanning and remediation policies.
• In partnership with Security, oversee Operations and adoption of SonarQube and other code quality tools, ensuring repositories are connected and metrics are tracked.
• Lead sensitive data handling initiatives, including PII and credential scanning, push protection, and pre-commit hooks.
• Support audits, incident response, and continuous improvement in security posture.
• Promote automation of support, onboarding, repository management, and compliance reporting.
• Introduce emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted code review, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and testing.
• Monitor industry trends and integrate innovative solutions into Pfizer’s DevSecOps ecosystem.
• Partner with product owners, security teams, and senior leadership to align code management strategy with business objectives.
• Oversee support channels (Teams, email, ticketing) and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Manage relationships with platform and delivery vendors, including contract negotiation and performance oversight.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software engineering or DevOps, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in source code management tools (GitHub, GitLab), dependency security (Dependabot), and code quality platforms (SonarQube).
• Demonstrated experience in improving Developer Experience (DX), including onboarding, training, workflow optimisation, and developer support.
• Strong understanding of Pfizer SCM policies, developer experience principles, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret quarterly DX survey results and drive actionable improvements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams globally and collaborate with engineering, product, and support teams to enhance developer satisfaction.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish relationships, influence outcomes, and deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences

• Experience in managing application support and maintenance, change management, configuration management, problem management, incident management, and lifecycle management

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in large-scale DevOps transformation and developer experience programs.
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in DevOps and DX, including use of Generative AI, automation tools, and developer productivity platforms
• Experience in financial stewardship for budgets and resources allocated to application support and management

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions to complex or unique problems

• Strong leadership skills to hold senior managers accountable for skill development and diversity

• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies

• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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