Director, QSEO Digital Strategy – Operations Lead

Pfizer

. Develop and drive the QSEO Digital strategy, translating business priorities into an integrated portfolio, roadmap and mid-term implementation plans .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeCollegeville • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Digital Strategy, Portfolio Management, and Digital Transformation, with a strong ability to connect Digital investments to business outcomes. Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership within a global organization.

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Digital StrategyPortfolio ManagementDigital TransformationProgram LeadershipBusiness Operations

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Hard Skills

Digital Strategy DevelopmentPortfolio PlanningBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentValue RealizationDigital Adoption MeasurementAI FluencyProcess SimplificationStakeholder EngagementDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing Senior LeadersIndependent JudgmentCross-Functional CollaborationSynthesizing Complex Information

Industry Keywords

GovernanceQuality Management SystemEnvironment Health & SafetyGlobal Matrixed OrganizationComplex Strategic Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and drive the QSEO Digital strategy, translating business priorities into an integrated portfolio, roadmap and mid-term implementation plans
Lead Digital portfolio planning, prioritization and budget management
Evaluate investments, resource requirements, dependencies, risks and anticipated business value
Provide strategic recommendations to senior leaders and governance forums regarding portfolio priorities, investment trade-offs and delivery risks
Lead QSEO Digital Governance and the VISTA forum
Establish and improve the QSEO Digital operating model, value-delivery RACI, decision rights and stakeholder engagement approach
Provide strategic oversight of system deployment timelines, plans of record, financial commitments and critical program milestones
Lead complex strategic initiatives with Business System Owners, Global Process Owners, Artificial Intelligence teams, Core Solutions for Quality, Digital, PGS Data, Analytics & AI and other stakeholders
Establish approaches for measuring Digital adoption, portfolio performance, business outcomes and realized value
Guide Digital support for priority QSEO programs, including digitization and enhancement of Quality Management System and Environment, Health & Safety processes
Lead QSEO IMEx governance, including performance reporting, resource visibility, risk assessment and escalation
Identify opportunities to simplify processes and apply Digital, analytics, automation and artificial intelligence capabilities to improve productivity, compliance and decision-making
Serve as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert in Digital strategy, portfolio governance and transformation
Periodically participate in meetings outside standard working hours and travel occasionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, technology, data, business or related discipline with at least eight years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with at least seven years of relevant experience; or a doctoral degree with at least five years of relevant experience
Significant experience in Digital strategy, Digital transformation, portfolio management, program leadership or business operations
Demonstrated expertise in translating business strategy into Digital priorities, portfolio plans and measurable outcomes
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within a global, highly matrixed organization
Experience managing portfolio priorities, budgets, resource requirements, interdependencies, risks and value realization
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and develop recommendations for highly complex and ambiguous business challenges
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, mobilize cross-functional stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority
Strong business acumen and ability to connect Digital investments with business, operational and compliance outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including synthesizing complex information and presenting clear recommendations to senior leadership
Demonstrated Digital and AI fluency, including evaluating and applying emerging capabilities to improve productivity, processes and decision-making
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future

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