James Farrelly

Innovator, Leader, Developer, Set Designer, Culture Builder and Election Inspector

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Skills & Tools

Astro
Astro
Google Analytics
Google Analytics
N8n
N8n
Phoenix
Phoenix
Postgres
Postgres
Python
Python
SQL
SQL
Astro
Astro
Google Analytics
Google Analytics
N8n
N8n
Phoenix
Phoenix
Postgres
Postgres
Python
Python
SQL
SQL

Executive Leadership & Strategy

Leading global, high-stakes technology initiatives from vision to delivery. Setting a clear purpose and aligning large teams to solve complex business challenges, particularly in R&D and digital transformation.

People-First Team Building

A core philosophy of meeting people where they are and empowering them to shine. I have a track record of building high-trust, high-performance global teams that thrive on collaboration and a shared mission..

Digital Transformation & Solution Delivery

Decades of experience delivering mission-critical digital platforms. This includes leading the development of AI-driven automation, cloud-native tools, and patient-centric clinical systems that accelerate science.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Expertise in breaking down organizational silos to unite diverse stakeholders. I effectively bridge the gap between engineering, clinical operations, compliance, and business units to achieve a single, shared goal.

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Work Experience

Vice President - R&D Platforms and Services

Pfizer

Collegeville, PA (2024 - Present)

Directing 5 global teams in custom development and innovation for R&D platforms. Leading strategic projects like the $50M AI Document Generation program and driving AI strategy across R&D business units.

Executive LeadershipAI StrategyGenerative AIR&D PlatformsInnovation ManagementGlobal Teams

Senior Director - Clinical Products and Solutions

Pfizer

Collegeville, PA (2019 - 2024)

Established and led the team managing the Clinical Trial Experience for investigators, patients, and staff. Delivered critical systems for the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Trial, including patient recruitment, consent, and data collection.

Product ManagementTeam BuildingClinical Trial SystemsDigital HealthPatient Engagement

Senior Director - Product Manager Team Lead

Pfizer

Collegeville, PA (2017 - 2019)

Created the Product Owner function across Pfizer’s Commercial products, building the annual roadmap and strategy presentation for all commercial areas.

Product OwnershipAgile MethodologiesRoadmappingCommercial Strategy

Director - Global Digital Center of Excellence Lead

Pfizer

Collegeville, PA (2013 - 2017)

Directed the development and deployment of the PfizerPro HCP platform to over 60 countries, enabling compliant, high-speed digital marketing and customer engagement.

Digital PlatformsGlobal DeploymentMarketing TechnologyCompliance

Director - Architecture, Engineering and Development Lead

Pfizer

Collegeville, PA (2011 - 2013)

Designed and established a new group to deliver transformational technology. Led the delivery of the Veeva CRM system to Europe and the first deployment of iPads to US Sales teams.

CRM (Veeva)Mobile DeploymentSales TechnologyArchitecture

Manager - Innovation Lead, Consumer Health R&D

Pfizer

Collegeville, PA (2009 - 2011)

Delivered a full Laboratory System Transformation, including LIMS (Labware) and Electronic Lab Notebooks (IDBS). Co-founded the Consumer Health Innovation Council.

LIMSELNR&D SystemsLabwareIDBSInnovation
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Studies

Applied Generative AI Certificate

Johs Hopkins University - Whiting School of Engineering

Johns Hopkins University's 16-week Certificate in Applied Generative AI, mastering prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, agentic AI development, and ethical deployment of GenAI solutions. Delivered hands-on projects and case studies applying Python, NLP, and secure AI workflows to solve real-world business challenges.

Generative AI Prompt Engineering LLM Fine-Tuning Ethical AI

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management

Cabrini University

Leadership, strategic planning, and operational skills to manage teams and drive organizational success across industries..

Organizational Leadership Strategic Management Team Development ConflictResolution
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