Director, AI & Data Product Management

Pfizer • Groton, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pfizer’s mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives is powered by innovation, science, and technology. As part of this mission, we seek a visionary Director of AI and Data Product Management to lead the development and lifecycle of AI and data products that transform R&D operations and decision-making. Role Overview This role defines and executes product strategy for AI and data solutions across R&D and the AI Center of Excellence (CoE), ensuring alignment with scientific goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise digital strategy. You will lead a team of product managers and data scientists, collaborating closely with analysts, engineers, domain experts, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful, scalable, and compliant AI and data products. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Product Delivery, you will drive large, complex, strategic initiatives tied to R&D’s ambitious goals. The ideal candidate combines deep product management expertise with agile delivery experience and the ability to adapt approaches to meet team and stakeholder needs.

Requirements

• 8+ years in product management, including 3+ years focused on AI, data, or analytics products.
• Proven success delivering AI/data products in complex, regulated environments (life sciences or healthcare preferred).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, data platforms, and scientific workflows.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams, coach and develop talent, and guide work toward meaningful outcomes and business impact.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI and data products within R&D and AI CoE.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of AI/data product managers and data scientists.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.
• Align product strategy with scientific and business priorities in partnership with R&D, Digital, and AI CoE leaders.
• Collaborate with Portfolio & Operations and Strategic Delivery teams to connect portfolio, program, product, and agile best practices.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI and data products—from ideation and design to delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products meet user needs, scientific workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion agile development and iterative delivery models.
• Define and track KPIs to measure product success, adoption, and impact.
• Drive consistency in product delivery practices across R&D Creation Center and AI CoE.
• Act as the primary liaison between R&D, digital stakeholders, and technical teams to translate scientific challenges into AI/data product opportunities.
• Partner with engineering and platform teams for timely, high-quality delivery.
• Engage external partners, vendors, and academic collaborators to accelerate innovation.
• Interface with Portfolio & Operations and Strategic Delivery teams to share best practices and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the enterprise Product Management community of practice.
• Ensure adherence to governance, data privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, fairness, and explainability.
• Support audit readiness and maintain documentation for AI/data product development.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees