Every day, thousands of colleagues across the Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) network bring their talents, backgrounds, and passion to work, to help deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. These colleagues represent Pfizer’s Values – Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy – in action. Meet four of them.

Stefaan always knew that PGS colleagues make a difference in patients’ lives – but seeing his team work tirelessly to manufacture and distribute the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine gave it a new meaning.

“More than ever, relatives and friends acknowledge the worldwide impact Pfizer has,” said Stefaan. “People outside of work have contacted me to thank all our colleagues and emphasize how important our work is.”

Stefaan is responsible for part of the manufacturing operations at one of PGS’s largest sites, and he spends as much time as possible on the shop floor (which, according to Stefaan is “where the magic happens”) to understand where support is needed.

“In addition to regularly scheduled production meetings, I spend most of my time thinking about and discussing how we can improve things, both on an operational level, and as an organization for our people,” added Stefaan.

Stephen helps to train, develop and instill Continuous Improvement concepts throughout PGS. But for Stephen, his work at Pfizer isn’t just a “clock in and clock out” kind of thing. He is actively involved in Pfizer’s Global Black Community (GBC) – a colleague resource group committed to creating an environment where all colleagues can reach their full potential and celebrate their contributions, while being their best and most authentic selves.

When COVID-19 vaccinations were being rolled out for colleagues in early 2021, members of the GBC played a key role in building trust and encouraging vaccinations among the site’s diverse colleague population. Stephen was one of the first GBC members to sign up for the vaccine, and he encouraged others to do so.

“Because African-American communities had been hit hard by COVID-19, the GBC recognized the powerful role we could play in demonstrating the importance of being vaccinated,” said Stephen. “I didn’t want to simply receive the vaccine and move on; I wanted to do my part to encourage my fellow colleagues and their families to get vaccinated.”

Maritza’s main responsibility is to organize completed boxes of product using forklift equipment, restock product, take inventory, and organize medical samples that are given to physicians, among other tasks – always complying with Pfizer’s high quality standards, while working safely and efficiently.

Certain skills and regular trainings are required to operate the various equipment Maritza uses – from the order picker, to the electric skate, to the counterbalance and the double reach. Maritza says it takes time and practice to operate the equipment correctly, and that annual refresher courses help keep her skills sharp.

“The most important thing about what we do is the patients who have confidence in our products. That’s why we always commit to quality,” she said. “I know that what I’m doing is for the welfare of other people…so that they can have a better quality of life.”

For Connor, what started as a childhood passion for nature turned into an exciting and rewarding career. As an EHS Associate, no two days are exactly the same. At the start of the week, he could be reviewing storm water mitigation practices at a construction site, and at the end of the week he could be in a manufacturing clean room weighing in on a root cause investigation.

“A continuous flux of new operations and cutting-edge science at our facility brings new questions and challenges each day,” said Connor. “Having a job where I can tangibly see the positive difference and strides we are making toward sustainability fulfills me.”

In addition to his main responsibilities, Connor also leads his site’s Wildlife Team, which oversees 72 acres of the site’s property dedicated to land conservation, habitat preservation, and the enablement of local biodiversity. Connor says having a wildlife preserve on site not only benefits the environment, but also helps facilitate important conversations with colleagues about the role we all play in sustainability.

“It’s a testament to the importance of the environmental culture of a site along with its technical competency in impact reduction,” added Connor. “The hope is that these wildlife areas give colleagues the opportunity to see that environmental stewardship can encompass much more than turning the lights out or fixing a faucet. It’s a lifestyle in which we actively care for the environment through our daily choices.”