Director, Product Manager, Commercial Forward Impact Engineering & Engagement Team

Role Summary

The Director, Product Manager for Commercial Forward Impact Engineering and Engagement leads hands-on product initiatives at the intersection of Commercial business priorities, technical design, and product delivery. S/he collaborates with commercial stakeholders and engineering teams to translate prioritized business opportunities into rapid prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs), establishing a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap. The role focuses on fast, iterative delivery, experimentation, and continuous improvement to accelerate value and scale across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of AI and data-driven digital products through rapid prototyping and MVP-first 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 MVPs are scalable and extensible, laying the groundwork for future enhancements while meeting immediate business needs.
• Oversee the creation of user stories, prototypes, 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 MVP launches.
• Foster a team environment that embraces ambiguity, adapts quickly to change, and delivers tangible results in compressed timeframes.
• Primary Stakeholders: Global Commercial Analytics group, Specialty BU – (Rare Disease / Inflammation & Immunology) and AI Acceleration Team – Tier 1/2 programs.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Required: 8+ years of product management experience, with emphasis on rapid prototyping, MVP development, and agile delivery.
• Required: Proven success in launching MVPs and iterating based on user feedback and performance metrics.
• Required: Deep understanding of lean product development, agile methodologies, and user-centered design.
• Required: Experience working in fast-paced environments where speed and adaptability are critical.
• Required: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable product decisions.
• Required: Excellent communication and storytelling skills to align diverse stakeholders around MVP goals and outcomes.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to lead without authority through ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions quickly.

• Preferred: MBA or Master’s degree in strategy, innovation, or related field.
• Preferred: Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Startup methodologies.
• Preferred: Experience with design thinking, prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch), and analytics platforms.
• Preferred: Background in healthcare, pharma, or regulated industries with experience navigating compliance in MVP delivery.
• Preferred: Experience managing distributed teams and driving alignment across global stakeholders.
• Preferred: Previous Management Consulting experience in a top consulting firm.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (Required).

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Traveling to Pfizer offices, vendor offices and other team meeting locations when required.
• Work Location: Hybrid