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

Role Summary

The Commercial Forward Impact Engineering and Engagement Product Manager drives innovation by collaborating with Commercial business stakeholders and engineers to translate prioritized opportunities into rapid prototypes and MVPs. The role blends business engagement with technical execution to accelerate delivery, reduce complexity, and create measurable value, operating at the intersection of Commercial priorities, technical design, and product delivery. It involves managing stakeholder relationships, shaping product strategies, and ensuring solutions meet technical rigor and customer needs within the dedicated Pod domain.

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 with 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, with 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 groundwork for future enhancements while meeting immediate business needs.
• Oversee the creation of user stories, prototypes, and wireframes reflecting user-centric design principles to 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 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 firm.

Education

• See Qualifications above for education requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Traveling to Pfizer offices, vendor offices, and other team meeting locations when required. Project work can be demanding and may require work during off-hours.
• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid.