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Our colleagues all over the world are showing their #ScienceWillWin support. Thank you for sharing Merve from Pfizer Turkey. 📍 Barbare Vineyards, Turkey
Wishing all our Pfizer colleagues based in Ireland and overseas a Happy St. Patrick's Day. 💚 Since 1969 we have invested in Pfizer Ireland and it has become a leading manufacturing base for Pfizer exporting to global markets. We are proud of our progress and will continue to be one of Ireland's leading employers.
We spoke with Jen Long, Global Head of Clinical Operations for the Pfizer Clinical Research Units who helps to progress the safe use of new medicines for various types of diseases. "I work on many exciting projects at Pfizer so it is hard to pick just one to tell you about but probably what has been the most rewarding as of late has been the contribution to a COVID-19 anti-viral study that we conducted in November. Knowing that I was able to directly contribute to the safety assessment of a high priority medication in the midst of a global pandemic brought its relevance to a whole other level of importance. My colleagues and I were extremely excited to be apart of this and felt an extraordinary sense of purpose in its successful execution. I couldn’t have been more proud to have been apart of it."
A powerful message from Melissa, a Vaccine Research Scientist at Pfizer. "2020 was a year overshadowed by the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) pandemic. Early mornings into the lab, leaving long after scheduled work hours, and even coming in on weekends. It never occurred to me that my position in Vaccines Research would amount to having a global impact; nor did I realize how important it is for the world to know that a face like mine worked tirelessly to release a preventative treatment to help heal the world. This year my hard work was rewarded with a promotion to “Scientist”. The weight this carries is beyond my wildest dreams. I often get the “You work at Pfizer? You worked on the vaccine?” Followed by a look of utter shock and disbelief. Black women in science do exist, and I hope to inspire many more to follow this path because representation matters."
We heard from Bert Bruce, Regional President Rare Disease and the head of Pfizer's Global Black Community Colleague Resource Group, about Equity at Pfizer and its importance. Continue to fuel competitive advantage 👇
To commemorate Black History Month, we are proud to have one of our very own Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D. Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer recognized as an Elite 100 from Diversity Woman – a tribute to extraordinary Black women changing the face of corporate America. She’s also been recognized by OUTFRONT Media USA as a Black woman making history in real time! Dara leads Pfizer's work to advance patient-focused programs and platforms, with the goal of better responding to patients’ and communities’ needs and reducing health disparities. Today we celebrate a real-time history maker. Dara, you are a true trail-blazing leader in science, thank you.
Pfizer first entered the China market in the 1980s and ever since we have been committed to contributing to both the economic development of China and the health of Chinese citizens. We want to thank all our Pfizer colleagues for their great contributions made as together we progress. Wishing you all a Happy New Year 新年快乐.
Today, as part of our women in STEM series, we talk with Linda Gustavson and celebrate her career for International Day of Women and Girls in Science. "Hi, 👋 my role at Pfizer is Category Leader for Oncology in Global Regulatory Affairs. I lead a group of talented and dedicated regulatory scientists focused on developing breakthrough medicines for the treatment of patients with cancer. 🔬 As a little girl I was really drawn to science. My father was an electrical engineer and he gave me Einstein’s theory of Relativity to read when I was in 4th grade. The most exciting aspect of science for me is that our understanding of science is always growing, it's a constant learning opportunity. When I began my career in Oncology, we were treating cancer patients with chemotherapy which attacks rapidly dividing cells like cancer cells but also causes harm to normal cells which can make the patients feel very sick. Today, we have much more targeted approaches, that selectively bind and inhibit cancer’s mutated proteins."
Last week, Albert Bourla shared his family's story publicly for the first time to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Listen to Albert's inspiring words in connection with the Holocaust, as he remembers his family’s experiences and the impact it had on his life.
Our colleagues inspire us every day. Adriana leads a team that manages clinic samples from our ongoing clinical trials. Discover her important work and how her passion for science first started. Like Adriana, you can make an impact at Pfizer.
