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Pfizer · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, User Experience (UX) Lead

Pfizer is a global leader in healthcare committed to breakthroughs that change patients' lives. They are seeking a Senior Manager of User Experience to lead design efforts within their Forward Impact Teams, focusing on rapid prototyping and customer insights to enhance design delivery and accessibility. The role involves hands-on design leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring designs meet technical and customer needs efficiently.

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Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end design process for assigned pods under Director guidance
Deliver medium to high-fidelity prototypes within days for critical decisions
Ensure 100% accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA) across all designs
Leads MVP design quality through detailed specifications and asset creation for ready to scale digital products
Coordinate with Digital Creation Centers on design handoffs and scaling requirements
Flex across pods based on demand, providing surge support during peak periods
Create responsive designs optimized for multiple platforms and devices
Build interactive prototypes for user testing and stakeholder reviews
Maintain and expand design system components ensuring consistency and reusability
Create comprehensive design documentation including specifications and guidelines
Support design tool adoption and configuration across pods
Track design metrics including velocity, quality, and adoption rates
Coordinate design reviews ensuring feedback is actionable and timely
Manage design asset libraries and version control
Build templates and starter kits accelerating design delivery
Ensure design files are organized for efficient collaboration
Train CX Leads on rapid prototyping techniques and tools
Create design templates and components for self-service use
Support Communities of Practice with design expertise and best practices
Mentor junior designers and provide growth opportunities
Document design patterns and successful approaches
Lead design workshops and training sessions
Build design evaluation criteria and review processes
Enable non-designers to create basic prototypes independently
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

Qualification

FigmaAccessibility standardsDesign systemsPrototypingAI-augmented design toolsDigital product designMentoringAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field
6+ years of progressive design experience with focus on digital products
Expert proficiency in Figma including components, variants, and auto-layout
Strong portfolio demonstrating system design thinking
Experience with accessibility standards and inclusive design
Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines
Experience mentoring and enabling non-designers
Strong presentation and communication skills
Demonstrated 'AI-first' mindset with a proven willingness to challenge traditional design paradigms and adopt augmented workflows to radically accelerate delivery cycles
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while fostering collaboration and a high-performing team culture
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 design goals and outcomes
Demonstrated ability to lead without authority through ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions quickly

Preferred

Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare design
Background with design systems at scale
Knowledge of front-end development principles
Experience with AI-augmented design tools
Service design or journey mapping expertise
Certification in accessibility or inclusive design
Previous experience in lean/agile environments

Benefits

Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in our 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
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

Company

Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$38B
Key Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B

Leadership Team

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Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
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Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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