AI Scaling Lead

Pfizer

. Lead and prioritize AI Squad initiatives across GBM .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $162,900 - $271,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI initiatives and cross-functional teams within manufacturing and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on scaling solutions and driving stakeholder engagement. Proficient in agile methodologies and program management, ensuring effective implementation and adoption of AI solutions across diverse sites.

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AI Initiative LeadershipCross-Functional Team ManagementAgile Delivery ExperienceProgram Management SkillsPharmaceutical Manufacturing Experience

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Hard Skills

AI Solutions ImplementationAdvanced AnalyticsAutomation in ManufacturingLean MethodologiesSix SigmaIMEx LeadershipPlaybook DevelopmentStakeholder AlignmentValue Realization MonitoringChange Management

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersAdaptabilityResourcefulnessCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturingLife SciencesRegulated EnvironmentSite AI ChampionMatrixed OrganizationsSustainabilityComplianceContinuous ImprovementAgile MethodologiesSprint-Based Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and prioritize AI Squad initiatives across GBM
Identify, evaluate, and champion high-value AI opportunities with global and site teams
Accelerate replication of proven AI solutions across sites
Establish scalable playbooks, standards, and best practices
Partner with Site AI Champions and business leaders to drive engagement, adoption, and capability building
Advance AI fluency and change adoption across the network
Monitor value realization, adoption metrics, and implementation effectiveness
Remove barriers to successful implementation
Foster experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement through agile, sprint-based delivery
Connect local innovation efforts with enterprise AI governance, strategy, and standards
Lead cross-functional AI Squads through sprint-based delivery and hold teams accountable for outcomes and timelines
Surface and shape AI opportunities with clear business impact
Assess opportunities based on strategic alignment, value, scalability, and implementation readiness
Prioritize and sequence squad capacity across sites
Facilitate decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and issue resolution across sites and functions
Ensure solutions address sustainability, scalability, compliance, and user adoption
Identify site-grown solutions ready for network replication and own their rollout
Codify proven solutions into playbooks and standards
Align replicated solutions with network standards and governance
Tailor rollouts to local context while preserving standards
Gather site feedback and address adoption barriers
Standardize and harmonize approaches across sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 7 years of experience; OR a PhD with 5+ years of experience
Proven track record leading site-based manufacturing, automation, or supply chain operations
Ability to influence and align stakeholders across global, cross-functional, and matrixed organizations, including senior leaders
Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing within a regulated environment
Experience bridging operations with digital and AI-enabled capabilities
Experience leading cross-functional teams through sprint-based or agile delivery
Strong program management skills, with experience prioritizing and delivering multiple initiatives at once
Adaptable and resourceful in a fast-changing, ambiguous environment
Experience working across matrixed regional structures
Experience with AI, advanced analytics, or automation applied to manufacturing operations
Lean, Six Sigma, or IMEx leadership experience
Experience building playbooks or standards for scaling solutions across multiple sites
Experience as a Site AI Champion or similar grassroots capability-building role
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
Share based long term incentive program eligibility
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility