Director, AI Product, Innovation & Emerging Technology

Pfizer

. Define and drive the AI product innovation strategy for emerging and transformative use cases across PGS .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $162,900 - $271,500 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in AI product management and innovation leadership, with a strong ability to develop business cases and influence strategic decisions across organizations. Proven track record in evaluating emerging technologies and establishing best practices for responsible AI adoption.

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AI Product ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentInnovation LeadershipStrategic Decision InfluenceAI Governance

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Hard Skills

AI ExpertiseAdvanced AnalyticsDigital Product ManagementProductizationValue Realization FrameworksInvestment StrategiesEmerging Technology EvaluationEnterprise Technology DeliveryProduct Operating ModelsCommercialization Pathways

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationThought LeadershipCollaborationInfluencing Without AuthorityOrganizational Capability Shaping

Tools & Technologies

Data AnalyticsDigital PlatformsAI TechnologiesFoundation ModelsEnterprise Standards

Industry Keywords

AI Innovation StrategyProduct ManagementExecutive SponsorshipMatrixed OrganizationsResponsible AI Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the AI product innovation strategy for emerging and transformative use cases across PGS
Lead discovery, assessment, and productization of lighthouse AI initiatives from concept through enterprise adoption
Establish business outcomes, success measures, and commercialization pathways
Advise senior leaders on AI investment priorities, risks, value realization, and resource requirements
Develop business cases, investment recommendations, and value realization frameworks for funding decisions and executive sponsorship
Monitor and evaluate emerging AI technologies, foundation models, industry trends, and competitive developments
Translate external technology insights into actionable opportunities for Pfizer
Partner with Digital, platform engineering, data, and architecture leaders to align solutions with enterprise standards, roadmaps, security, and scalability expectations
Establish best practices for AI product management, innovation governance, and responsible AI adoption
Influence enterprise product strategy and roadmap decisions through reusable solutions, scaling opportunities, and cross-functional synergies
Serve as a thought leader and ambassador for AI product innovation with executive stakeholders
Collaborate with PGS AI Strategy & Realization, Data, Analytics & AI Transformation, PGS and Digital leaders, engineering and application delivery teams, product and innovation teams, vendors, industry peers, and finance partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience; OR a master's degree with at least 7 years of experience
Significant experience in product management and innovation leadership, including taking early-stage concepts through productization to a scaled, adopted solution
Deep expertise in AI, advanced analytics, digital product management, or related technology domains
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and determine strategic business applicability
Proven track record developing business cases, investment strategies, and value realization frameworks securing executive sponsorship and funding
Ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decisions across highly matrixed organizations without direct authority
Strong understanding of AI governance, responsible AI practices, product operating models, and enterprise technology delivery frameworks
Exceptional communication skills for translating technical concepts into business outcomes for senior leadership
Demonstrated thought leadership through industry engagement, external partnerships, innovation forums, speaking opportunities, publications, or enterprise-wide influence
Ability to shape organizational capabilities, standards, and ways of working that drive sustained business impact
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the year
Willingness to work off-hours for global time zones and extended or non-standard hours during peak periods
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
Share-based long-term incentive program
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