Kieran Dawson

Director, Data Infrastructure, Strategy & Innovation Pfizer, Inc.

Kieran Dawson is the Data Infrastructure Strategy & Innovation Team Lead at Pfizer, based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of experience in Pfizer manufacturing, warehousing, planning, and master data management, Kieran leads a cross-functional team of project leads and subject matter experts. Their focus is on advancing data infrastructure capabilities and driving innovation across the enterprise, aligning data strategy with Pfizer’s broader digital transformation goals. Kieran’s leadership is characterized by a hands-on approach to strategic planning, technical oversight, and team development. Known for fostering collaboration across departments, Kieran facilitates the Strategic Process, Data and Analytics team meetings, driving initiatives around digital prioritization, talent development, and portfolio strategy. Kieran has a unique ability to translate complex data challenges into actionable plans and is a frequent contributor to enterprise-wide discussions. Actively involved in shaping data governance practices across Pfizer Inc., Kieran is recognized for strategic foresight, technical depth, and empathetic leadership. As a key driver of Pfizer’s data infrastructure evolution, Kieran Dawson is a respected voice in the company’s innovation ecosystem.

DAY 3: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

11:00 AM PANEL - Mastering the Backbone: How Clean, Connected Data Powers Pharma Supply Chain Resilience

In an increasingly complex and globalized pharmaceutical supply chain, master data isn’t just a back-office concern, it’s a strategic asset. From regulatory compliance to serialization, forecasting, and partner collaboration, clean, standardized, and synchronized data is the foundation for operational excellence and risk mitigation. In this session, pharma leaders and data governance experts will explore how to elevate master data management from a siloed IT initiative to an enterprise-wide enabler. Learn how top organizations are building scalable data frameworks, improving cross-functional alignment, and driving real business value through effective MDM strategies.

Understand how poor data quality and siloed systems create hidden inefficiencies and risk across the pharma supply chain
Discover best practices for establishing enterprise-wide MDM programs that support serialization, traceability, and global compliance
Learn how to align data governance, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to unlock real-time visibility and actionable insights

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