Director, Product Lead

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Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
Leads AI and data-driven digital product development from concept through scaled delivery. Defines product vision, strategy, and roadmaps; manages stakeholders; guides agile ceremonies and iterative development; and uses experimentation, user research, analytics, and feedback to refine solutions. Collaborates with engineering, design, and business teams to create scalable, user-centered products, communicate trade-offs, and deliver measurable business value in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
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At Pfizer, our purpose is breakthroughs that change patients' lives and our colleagues make this happen. All over the world, our colleagues work together to touch millions of lives.
The Product Lead drives innovation by closely working with business stakeholders and a team of engineers to translate prioritized business opportunities into digital solutions across the full spectrum of delivery-from early concepts to scaled products. This role blends business engagement with technical execution, enabling Pfizer to accelerate delivery, reduce complexity, and create measurable value .
Operating at the intersection of business priorities, technical design, and product delivery, Product Lead advances concepts into validated solutions , leads iterative development of the product and scale across the enterprise. The role has responsibility for managing stakeholder relationships, shaping product strategies, and ensuring solutions meet both technical rigor and customer needs.
The role focuses on hands-on product leadership- establishing clear product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and ensuring that solutions are built, tested, and refined efficiently. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to align priorities, gather feedback, and adapt solutions to maximize business value, all while fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the development of AI and data-driven digital products through iterative, value-focused delivery approaches to validate concepts and accelerate time-to value.
  • Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that prioritizes speed, experimentation, and learning through iterative delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including engineering, design, and business stakeholders-to quickly test hypotheses and refine product direction based on user feedback and data.
  • Establish and manage a lean product roadmap focused on delivering high-impact features with minimal viable scope, while maintaining flexibility to pivot based on insights.
  • Drive agile ceremonies and sprint planning with a focus on short cycles, fast feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
  • Champion a culture of experimentation, encouraging A/B testing, user research, and analytics to inform product decisions.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable and extensible, laying the groundwork for future enhancements while meeting immediate business needs.
  • Lead the creation of user stories, solution designs, and wireframes that reflect user-centric design principles and solve real-world problems.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly communicating trade-offs, timelines, and outcomes of solution launches.
  • Foster a team environment that embraces ambiguity, adapts quickly to change, and thrives on delivering tangible results in compressed timeframes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Strong product management experience, with a strong emphasis on end-to-end solution delivery, agile methodologies, and iterative development.
  • Proven success in launching digital products and iterating based on user feedback and performance metrics.
  • Deep understanding of lean product development, agile methodologies, and user-centered design.
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments where speed and adaptability are critical.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable product decisions.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills to align diverse stakeholders around product goals and outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead without authority through ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or Master's degree in strategy, innovation, or related field.
  • Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Startup methodologies.
  • Experience with design thinking, prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch), and analytics platforms.
  • Background in healthcare, pharma, or regulated industries with experience navigating compliance in digital product delivery.

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 Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • Strong product management experience emphasizing end-to-end solution delivery, agile methodologies, and iterative development
  • Proven success launching digital products and iterating based on user feedback and performance metrics
  • Deep understanding of lean product development, agile methodologies, and user-centered design
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments where speed and adaptability are critical
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data insights into product decisions
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills for aligning diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to lead without authority through ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions quickly
  • MBA or master's degree in strategy, innovation, or a related field
  • Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Startup methodologies
  • Experience with design thinking, prototyping tools such as Figma or Sketch, and analytics platforms
  • Healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated-industry experience with digital product compliance

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Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

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