Director, People Experience – Digital Transformation

Pfizer; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Additional retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Pfizer in the United States is seeking a People Experience Director to partner with Digital organizations, shaping workforce strategies, driving transformation, and strengthening colleague engagement in a global enterprise.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, leveraging data, AI, and digital tools to optimize workforce planning, leadership development, and employee experience across regions.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required; advanced degree a plus.
• 15+ years in HR, PX, or talent roles within large, global organizations (pharmaceutical or related industries preferred).
• Strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.
• Comfortable using data, AI, and digital solutions to shape people strategies.
• Track record of navigating change and driving organizational transformation.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels.
• Talent planning, manager coaching, and employee engagement expertise.
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Digital leaders to deliver PX solutions.
• Support cost optimization, digital transformation, and organizational change.
• Build leadership and manager effectiveness through coaching.
• Lead engagement and cultural initiatives to support a high-performing, connected workforce.
• Drive talent planning, succession management, and career development discussions.
• Apply workforce analytics and data insights to inform strategies and decisions.
• Use AI and digital tools to simplify processes and enhance employee experience.
• Interfacing with regional and local PX to deliver business strategy through market-compliant, globally coordinated efforts.
• Collaborate with PX Centers of Excellence (COEs) to execute enterprise people programs.
• Manage day-to-day organizational matters, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Serve as an employee experience advocate while balancing operational business needs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Hands-on delivery

Data analytics

AI & digital solutions

Change management

Relationship building

Talent planning

Manager coaching

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Pfizer in the United States is seeking a People Experience Director to partner with Digital organizations, shaping workforce strategies, driving transformation, and strengthening colleague engagement in a global enterprise.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, leveraging data, AI, and digital tools to optimize workforce planning, leadership development, and employee experience across regions.