ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Technology Architecture & Product Development - Architects end-to-end solutions for emerging technology platforms including LaunchPad and BuildMe, defining technical strategy, user experience, and implementation approach that aligns with the broader Bench Studio vision - Leads product design and engineering for innovation tooling, translating complex emerging technology capabilities into intuitive, high-impact products that accelerate colleague productivity - Makes rapid technical architecture decisions leveraging creative-technical expertise to evaluate technology options, assess feasibility, and design solutions that deliver maximum value with lean implementation approaches - Leads the technical product lifecycle from concept through enterprise adoption, ensuring platforms evolve to meet changing organizational requirements while adhering to enterprise standards Innovation Strategy & Roadmap - Develops and maintains the technology roadmap for emerging technology adoption, identifying high-impact opportunities where generative AI and future-state tools can accelerate breakthrough innovation - Prioritizes the technical innovation portfolio based on strategic value and feasibility, working in partnership with Bench Studio leadership to balance near-term activation with experimental evaluation - Translates the rapidly evolving technology landscape into actionable technical recommendations, continuously scanning emerging capabilities and synthesizing insights to inform Studio investment decisions Technology Scouting & Evaluation - Leads the hands-on evaluation of emerging technologies through dedicated innovation scouts who explore external capabilities and experiment with frontier tools - Operates the engineering team as "customer zero" for new technologies, rapidly prototyping foundational solutions that validate technical feasibility and identify implementation challenges before broader adoption - Creates structured evaluation frameworks that assess emerging technologies against technical maturity, enterprise readiness, and organizational risk, ensuring disciplined decision-making Team Leadership & Development - Builds and coaches a lean, high-performing team of engineers and innovation scouts, maintaining a player-coach approach that combines hands-on technical involvement with talent development - Coaches engineers to maximize output and impact, helping team members develop solution architecture skills and the ability to rapidly prototype foundational solutions - Creates a culture of experimentation and rapid learning where the team moves quickly from discovery to prototyping to validated solutions Stakeholder Partnership & Enablement - Partners with Forward Impact Teams (FITs) to understand technology requirements, translating insights into foundational solutions and tooling - Collaborates with Bench Studio leadership and stakeholders across therapeutic areas to identify where emerging technologies can accelerate innovation - Ensures smooth technology activation by serving as the bridge between emerging capability evaluation and enterprise deployment BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Core Experience - Stong experience building and delivering digital products and technology platforms, with proven ability to architect solutions from concept through enterprise deployment - Demonstrated expertise in solution architecture combining creative, technical, and business thinking - Track record of leading product strategy and delivery in fast-paced environments where speed and adaptability drive results - Experience building and leading technical teams as a player-coach, maintaining hands-on involvement while developing team capabilities Technical & Innovation Capabilities - Hands-on technical background with ability to evaluate architectures, make rapid technical decisions, and prototype solutions (not purely managerial) - Applied AI implementation experience translating generative AI and LLM capabilities into practical enterprise products - Proven ability to rapidly evaluate emerging technologies and move from discovery to validated prototypes with minimal resources - Experience working across technology stacks and platforms with a bias toward pragmatic solutions Strategic & BusinessAcumen - Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and architect solutions quickly - Multi-industry perspective bringing external insights and implementation patterns into enterprise context - Strategic thinking that balances near-term execution with exploration of transformational capabilities Communication & Influence - Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences - Experience or demonstrated interest in thought leadership through writing, presenting, or external engagement - Proven stakeholder management across functions, building collaborative relationships 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. Let’s start the conversation! Equal Employment Opportunity We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – 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! Information & Business Tech