Director, AIDA R&D Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem Product Management - Pfizer : Job Details

Director, AIDA R&D Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem Product Management

Pfizer's commitment to creating breakthroughs that change patients' lives is deeply embedded in our culture as a science-driven and patient-focused company. Central to this commitment is our use of digital technologies, AI, data, and analytics, which drive innovation across our organization.

We are seeking a dynamic and technically accomplished Director of AIDA R&D Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem Product Management to lead the technical product management function for our AI, Data, and Analytics platform supporting pharmaceutical R&D. This role is critical to building and scaling the foundational platform capabilities that power advanced analytics, machine learning, and data science across the R&D organization.

Reporting to the Head of AIDA RD Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem, this role will define and execute the platform strategy that supports cross R&D solution delivery, ensuring alignment with scientific goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise digital strategy. You will lead a team of product managers and analysts and collaborate closely with product, data science, and Digital partners to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance capabilities.

In this role your team will enable the ecosystem that is foundational to the AIDA RD organization to lead large, complex, strategic projects tied to R&Ds ambitious goals. The right person will have a strong background in platform product management and agile software delivery, and the ability to adjust their learned approach to fit the needs of the team, our stakeholders, and our culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem within AIDA R&D
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of product managers and analysts
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity
• Partner with R&D, Digital, to align platform product strategy with scientific and business priorities
• Partner with AIDA Portfolio and Operations leadership, AIDA R&D AI & Data product leadership, AIDA Platforms leadership, and R&D Platform leadership to connect portfolio and product delivery practices

Technical Platform Product Management Excellence

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the ecosystem from ideation and design to delivery and continuous improvement
• Ensure the ecosystem and its reusable components are designed with a deep understanding of user needs, scientific workflows, developer needs, and any regulatory constraints
• Champion agile product development practices and iterative delivery models
• Establish and track KPIs to measure ecosystem success, adoption, and impact
• Partner with AIDA Portfolio and Operations leadership to establish consistency of delivery practices as well as with other Digital platform organizations

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Primary liaison between solution delivery teams and platform teams to manage reusable capability opportunities
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and platform teams to ensure timely and high-quality feature delivery
• Engage with external partners, vendors, and academic collaborators to accelerate innovation and expand capabilities
• Be the main interface between relevant teams to ensure adoption of platform management best practices as well as contributing back what works well and what doesn't work well in delivery
• Model exemplary behavior engaging with the enterprise Product Management team's community of practice where applicable

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure ecosystem adheres to internal governance, data privacy, and regulatory standards
• Promote responsible AI practices in ecosystem development including transparency, fairness, and explainability
• Support audit readiness and documentation for ecosystem development processes

Team Management

• Build and lead a high-performing team of product managers and product analysts
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability
• Mentor and grow talent through coaching, feedback, and career development
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with product, data science, and IT teams to ensure alignment and shared ownership
• Optimize team structure and workflows using agile practices and metrics-driven processes
• Inspire and guide the team through evolving priorities, emerging technologies, and scientific complexity

Strategic Impact

• Contribute to the overall platform strategy and roadmap in partnership with the Head of AIDA R&D Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem who you'll be reporting to
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to future-proof the ecosystem
• Optimize for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability across global R&D use cases in partnership with the Sr. Director AIDA R&D Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem Engineering

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)

• 8+ years of experience in technical project delivery/product management, with at least 3 years focused on AI, data, analytics products or highly complex multi-solution programs crossing BUs or digital capabilities
• Proven track record of building and operating large-scale data and ML platforms in a scientific or regulated environment
• Experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare is highly desirable
• Proven success working in matrixed organizations and building trusted partnerships with science, data, and technical teams
• Exposure to domains such as research, real-world data, or clinical informatics
• Experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry, particularly in R&D or translational research
• Familiarity with GxP, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements related to R&D data
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional team leadership
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements: Travel up to 10% may be required for business activities

Last Date to Apply for Job: 9/9/2025

Additional Posting Locations: La Jolla, CA; Cambridge, MA; NYHQ; Collegeville, PA; Bothell, WA; Tampa, FL

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $169,700.00 to $282,900.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $152,700.00 to $254,500.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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Information & Business Tech

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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