Wendy Lawhead, MHA — Associate Partner
I’m a data and AI leader focused on transforming how healthcare and life sciences organizations use data to drive smarter decisions and better outcomes. With more than two decades of experience across pharma, healthcare services, and research institutions, I’ve built and led enterprise analytics capabilities that turn complex data into scalable products, AI-powered insights, and strategic advantage. My career spans leadership roles at Pfizer, McKesson, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and West Cancer Center, where I’ve led enterprise data strategy, AI product development, and commercial analytics transformation. From developing multimodal AI solutions that accelerate insights to building clinical and donor analytics models that expanded patient outreach and helped raise billions for research, my work focuses on using data as a catalyst for meaningful impact. At Pfizer, I lead enterprise data strategy within Global Commercial Analytics, building AI-ready data platforms and enterprise data products that power advanced analytics across a $64B global commercial portfolio. My teams partner across data science, engineering, and business organizations to modernize analytics ecosystems, scale AI adoption, and enable faster, more confident decision-making across marketing, forecasting, and performance analytics. My research and professional interests focus on augmented intelligence, cognitive ergonomics, and responsible AI innovation—exploring how humans and intelligent systems can work together to improve creativity, accuracy, and decision quality. Ultimately, my mission is to design systems where data and AI amplify human potential and help organizations make better decisions that improve lives. Core Expertise ⭐ Enterprise AI & Data Strategy ⭐ Pharmaceutical Commercial Analytics ⭐ Data Platforms & Data Products ⭐ Generative AI & Advanced Analytics ⭐ Data Governance & Responsible AI ⭐ Forecasting & Performance Analytics ⭐ Predictive & Prescriptive Modeling ⭐ Omnichannel Marketing Analytics ⭐ Cross-Functional Leadership
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Data Analytics Leader with expertise in AI-driven decision-making.
Location: Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Experience: 19 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Enterprise Ai & Data Strategy
- Commercial Analytics Transformation
- Enterprise Data & Ai Strategy
- Ai Product Innovation
- Data Strategy & Management
- Enterprise Analytics
- Enterprise Data Science & Insights
- Healthcare Data Analytics
Career Highlights
- Led enterprise data strategy for Pfizer's $64B portfolio.
- Developed AI-powered products enhancing decision-making.
- Transformed healthcare analytics through innovative solutions.
Work Experience
Pfizer
Director, Team Lead – Data Strategy & Management (Therapeutic Areas) (2 mos)
Director, Team Lead – Data Strategy & Management (Capabilities) (9 mos)
AI Product Development Lead - Growth Gig (3 mos)
Director, Capability Team Lead – Data Strategy & Management (1 yr 6 mos)
McKesson
Director of Enterprise Analytics, Retail and Health System Customer Solutions (1 yr)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC
Director of Enterprise Data Science & Insights (1 yr 4 mos)
West Cancer Center & Research Institute
Healthcare Information Data Scientist Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
FedEx
Marketing Specialist Advisor (1 yr 11 mos)
Office of Naval Research
Senior Business Analyst & Data Scientist (2 yrs 11 mos)
AutoZone
Commercial Analyst - Business Development (2 yrs 5 mos)
Merchandising Analyst (1 yr 11 mos)
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Marketing Analyst (2 yrs 8 mos)
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Finance Internship (3 mos)
Koltanbar Engineering
Process Engineer (10 mos)
Gonzalez Design Group
Facilities Layout Designer (9 mos)
GRand DEsign
Facilities Layout Designer (1 yr)
Koltanbar Engineering
AutoCAD Designer (1 yr)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Stevens Institute of Technology
Masters of Health Administration at University of Memphis School of Public Health
Artificial Intelligence: Deep Learning at Stanford Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Science - BS at LSU Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - BS at Michigan State University
High School Diploma at Cranbrook Schools