Director, Product Lead

Pfizer; Reigate and Banstead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Product Lead to drive AI and data-driven digital products, collaborating with engineering, design, and business teams. You will translate business opportunities into validated solutions, shaping product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and ensuring rapid, high-value delivery.

In this role you will lead iterative development, establish lean roadmaps, and champion experimentation with user research and analytics to maximize business value while balancing technical rigor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Strong product management experience with end-to-end delivery and agile methodologies.
• Proven success launching digital products and iterating from feedback.
• Lean product development, agile and user-centered design understanding.
• Experience in fast-paced environments requiring speed and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate data into decisions.
• Ability to lead without formal authority amid ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and data-driven digital product development through iterative delivery.
• Define a clear product vision and strategy prioritising speed and learning.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to test hypotheses.
• Establish a lean product roadmap with high-impact features and MVP scope.
• Drive agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and fast feedback loops.
• Encourage experimentation, including A/B testing and analytics-informed decisions.
• Ensure scalable, extensible solutions aligned with business needs.
• Create user stories, designs, and wireframes reflecting user-centric design.
• Manage stakeholder expectations by communicating trade-offs, timelines.
• Foster a culture that embraces ambiguity and delivers tangible results.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Lean product development

User-centered design

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

User research

Education

MBA or Master’s in strategy/innovation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Analytics platforms

Prototyping tools

Job description

At Pfizer, our purpose is breakthroughs that change patients’ lives and our colleagues make this happen. All over the world, our colleagues work together to touch millions of lives. The Product Lead drives innovation by closely working with business stakeholders and a team of engineers to translate prioritized business opportunities into digital solutions across the full spectrum of delivery—from early concepts to scaled products. This role blends business engagement with technical execution, enabling Pfizer to accelerate delivery, reduce complexity, and create measurable value. Operating at the intersection of business priorities, technical design, and product delivery, Product Lead advances concepts into validated solutions, leads iterative development of the product and scale across the enterprise. The role has responsibility for managing stakeholder relationships, shaping product strategies, and ensuring solutions meet both technical rigor and customer needs. The role focuses on hands-on product leadership—establishing clear product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and ensuring that solutions are built, tested, and refined efficiently. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to align priorities, gather feedback, and adapt solutions to maximize business value, all while fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of AI and data-driven digital products through iterative, value-focused delivery 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 solutions are scalable and extensible, laying the groundwork for future enhancements while meeting immediate business needs.
• Lead the creation of user stories, solution designs, 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 solution launches.
• Foster a team environment that embraces ambiguity, adapts quickly to change, and thrives on delivering tangible results in compressed timeframes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in strategy, innovation, or related field.
• Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Startup methodologies.
• Experience with design thinking, prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch), and analytics platforms.
• Background in healthcare, pharma, or regulated industries with experience navigating compliance in digital product delivery.

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid Purpose Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. Digital Transformation Strategy One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer iscommitted to celebratingthis,in all itsforms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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Information & Business Tech Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.