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&D's 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Collaborate 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 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
- 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 Sr. Director AIDA R&D Advanced AI & Data Ecosystem Engineering
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience: 8+ years in technical project delivery/product management, with at least 3 years focused on AI, data, analytics products or complex multi-solution programs across 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 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
- Demonstrated breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influence, collaboration, coaching, and guiding others to achieve meaningful outcomes
Other Information
- 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
- Compensation: The annual base salary ranges from $169,700 to $282,900, eligible for Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a target bonus of 20% and participation in long-term incentive programs. Benefits include 401(k) with Pfizer contributions, retirement contributions, paid time off, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health coverage. Salary ranges vary by location (e.g., Tampa, FL).
- Sunshine Act: Pfizer reports payments and transfers of value to health care providers as required by law.
- EEO & Employment Eligibility: Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
- Accessibility: Pfizer provides accommodations for applicants and employees; contact ...@pfizer.com for accessibility requests.
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