Brendan Raftery
About Brendan Raftery
Brendan Raftery is a Senior Strategist at Pilot44, where he focuses on building internal innovation capabilities and developing new product concepts. He also serves as Part-Time Faculty at Parsons School of Design, educating future designers.
Work at Pilot44
Brendan Raftery has been serving as a Senior Strategist at Pilot44 since 2021. In this role, he focuses on building internal innovation capabilities for companies. He also works on developing new product and service concepts and facilitating their market introduction. His contributions are aimed at enhancing organizational strategies and fostering innovation within the company.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Raftery holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Design and Management from Parsons School of Design - The New School. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. His educational background equips him with the skills necessary for strategic planning and design management in various organizational contexts.
Background
Brendan Raftery has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Takeda Oncology, where he held several positions from 2012 to 2018, including Contractor, QA Specialist II, and roles within the Takeda Digital Accelerator. He then transitioned to Pfizer, where he served as a Manager and Engagement Manager from 2018 to 2021. Since 2021, he has also been a part-time faculty member at Parsons School of Design, contributing to the education of future designers.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his role at Pilot44, Brendan Raftery is a part-time faculty member at Parsons School of Design - The New School. He engages in educating students in the School of Design Strategies, focusing on product, experience, and organizational design. His teaching role reflects his commitment to nurturing the next generation of design professionals.