Director, AIDA R&D AI & Data Product Management

Director, AIDA R&D AI & Data Product Management

• United States – Massachusetts – Cambridge
• United States – Washington – Bothell
• United States – Pennsylvania – Collegeville
• United States – New York – New York City

We\’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients\’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place. To fully realize Pfizer\’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients\’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding \”what\” we need to achieve for patients and \”how\” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Digital takes immense pride in being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing cutting-edge smart technology that profoundly impacts the lives of our patients.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Pfizer\’s mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients\’ lives is powered by a deep commitment to innovation, science, and technology. As part of this mission, we are seeking a visionaryDirector of AI and Data Product Managementto lead the development and lifecycle management of AI and data products that transform R&D operations and decision-making.

This role will define and execute the product strategy for AI and data solutions across the R&D organization, ensuring alignment with scientific goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise digital strategy. The Director will lead a team of product managers and collaborate closely with data product analysts, data scientists, engineers, domain experts, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful, scalable, and compliant AI and data products.

In this role reporting to the VP of R&D AI, Data, & Analytics, your team will lead large, complex, strategic projects tied to R&D\’s ambitious goals. The right person will have a strong background in 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.

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI and data products within R&D.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of AI and data product managers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.
• Partner with R&D, Digital, and AI Center of Excellence leaders to align product strategy with scientific and business priorities.
• Partner with AIDA Portfolio and Operations leadership to connect portfolio and product delivery practices.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI and data products-from ideation and design to delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products are designed with a deep understanding of user needs, scientific workflows, and regulatory constraints.
• Champion agile product development practices and iterative delivery models.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure product success, user adoption, and business impact.
• Partner with AIDA Portfolio and Operations leadership to establish consistency of product delivery practices across AIDA.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between R&D and digital stakeholders and technical teams to translate scientific challenges into AI and data product opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and platform teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Engage with external partners, vendors, and academic collaborators to accelerate innovation and expand capabilities.
• Be the main interface between the AIDA Portfolio and Operations team to ensure adoption of product management best practices as well as contributing back to the group 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.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all AI and data products adhere to internal governance, data privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, fairness, and explainability.
• Support audit readiness and documentation for AI and data product development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
• 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years focused on AI, data, or analytics products.
• Proven track record of delivering AI and data products in a complex, regulated environment (preferably life sciences or healthcare).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, data platforms, and scientific data workflows.
• 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.

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: June 30, 2025
• Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

Pfizer\’s mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients\’ lives is powered by a deep commitment to innovation, science, and technology. As part of this mission, we are seeking a visionaryDirector of AI and Data Product Managementto lead the development and lifecycle management of AI and data products that transform R&D operations and decision-making.

This role will define and execute the product strategy for AI and data solutions across the R&D organization, ensuring alignment with scientific goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise digital strategy. The Director will lead a team of product managers and collaborate closely with data product analysts, data scientists, engineers, domain experts, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful, scalable, and compliant AI and data products.

In this role reporting to the VP of R&D AI, Data, & Analytics, your team will lead large, complex, strategic projects tied to R&D\’s ambitious goals. The right person will have a strong background in 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.

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI and data products within R&D.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of AI and data product managers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.
• Partner with R&D, Digital, and AI Center of Excellence leaders to align product strategy with scientific and business priorities.
• Partner with AIDA Portfolio and Operations leadership to connect portfolio and product delivery practices.

Product Management Excellence

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI and data products-from ideation and design to delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products are designed with a deep understanding of user needs, scientific workflows, and regulatory constraints.
• Champion agile product development practices and iterative delivery models.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure product success, user adoption, and business impact.
• Partner with AIDA Portfolio and Operations leadership to establish consistency of product delivery practices across AIDA.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between R&D and digital stakeholders and technical teams to translate scientific challenges into AI and data product opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and platform teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Engage with external partners, vendors, and academic collaborators to accelerate innovation and expand capabilities.
• Be the main interface between the AIDA Portfolio and Operations team to ensure adoption of product management best practices as well as contributing back to the group 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.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all AI and data products adhere to internal governance, data privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, fairness, and explainability.
• Support audit readiness and documentation for AI and data product development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
• 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years focused on AI, data, or analytics products.
• Proven track record of delivering AI and data products in a complex, regulated environment (preferably life sciences or healthcare).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, data platforms, and scientific data workflows.
• 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 . click apply for full job details