
We embed ourselves within a business team, taking smart, evidence-based risks, and producing bold, creative solutions that will benefit Pfizer, and the patients and HCPs who depend on us.The **Director, CMO Innovation** **Team** will be instrumental in delivering these offerings/experiences as part of the innovation strategy delivering impact to Pfizer’s core business. The role requires strong leadership skills, entrepreneurial resourcefulness, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate their balanced ability to understand big strategic problems and execute solutions to solve those problems.* **BA/BS with at least 8 years of experience in product management, product marketing, or go-to-market innovation roles, with a proven track record moving projects from problem definition through implementation*** In-depth knowledge of Human-Centered Design, Lean Start-up, and Product innovation principles* Demonstrated ability to secure buy-in from skeptical audiences by tailoring communications to diverse stakeholders and telling compelling business stories* Experience managing cross-functional teams and projects* Ability to design and lead effective workshops or working sessions to build alignment and deliver outcomes* Demonstrated ability to conduct product and market research, competitor analysis, and translate insights into business opportunities* Analytical mindset with a strong data-driven approach to decision-making* Courage to provide objective opinions, especially when evaluating go/no-go innovation decisions* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities* Comfort with ambiguity and complex problem-solving* Capacity to understand complex, interconnected problems holistically* Strong writing, presenting, and influencing skills* Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.* Deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and experience launching products with external partners* Some experience having launched an internal or external venture, entrepreneurial experience, or demonstrated mindset* Demonstrated ability to manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle: planning, design, development, testing, launch, and scaling* AI Opportunity Sensing - Ability to identify workflows or challenges that could benefit from AI augmentation or automation* Context Engineering and Prompt Strategy - Ability to design and refine AI interactions to generate useful, business-relevant outputs* Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.* Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use**OTHER JOB DETAILS:**
**Last Day to Apply:** February 13, 2026
**Work Location Assignment:**Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite/week, NYHQ (Pfizer’s Log in for Your Day Policy).**EEO & Employment Eligibility**Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.Pfizer endeavors to make
accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
**Last Day to Apply:** February 13, 2026
**Work Location Assignment:**Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite/week, NYHQ (Pfizer’s Log in for Your Day Policy).**EEO & Employment Eligibility**Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.Pfizer endeavors to make
accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr