Pfizer Culture Articles

Building an AI-Fluent Organization: How Pfizer is helping colleagues understand, embrace, and apply AI

Pfizer has been utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) across our business for some time, but recent advancements in technology combined with advancements in biology are converging to create a scientific renaissance set to transform health as we know it. That reality is already upon us.According to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, the biggest barrier to unlock this potential is fear of the unknown. "It is not a question of technology," Bourla said in a recent conversation with Nikolai Tangen of the...

Pfizer’s New San Diego R&D Hub Accelerates the Next Wave of Cancer Innovation

A state-of-the-art campus designed to turn scientific ambition into breakthroughs for people with cancerFor more than two decades, Pfizer has pushed the boundaries of cancer care, developing medicines that have helped transform treatment for some of the world’s most challenging cancers. That progress continues to fuel an ambition to keep expanding what’s possible – an ambition brought to life in San Diego, where a new state-of-the-art campus has been purpose-built to help advance science and...

Pfizer Among World’s Most Ethical Companies for 5th Straight Year

Over the weekend, Hollywood celebrated itself at the Academy Awards. As the celebrities and craftspeople present would likely admit, they don’t do what they do to win prizes. Everyone likes a little recognition, but that’s not the driving force behind their work.The same holds true for Pfizer and its employees; we’re in this to make breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, not to take home trophies.That said, we are proud to share some news: for the fifth straight year, Pfizer has been...

Real People

One Pediatric Gastroenterologist’s Mission to Expand Pediatric Treatment Options

For Dr. Nicole Kulisek, the path from pediatric gastroenterologist to US Medical Affairs leader at Pfizer has always been guided by the same question: How can we expand access to effective treatments for children who need them most?From bedside care to drug development, her career reflects a belief that early intervention, paired with scientific rigor, can change the course of a child’s life. Today, that perspective shapes her work at Pfizer, where she helps advance IBD innovations aimed at...

Accelerating Innovation: Pfizer’s 2025 AI Festival

video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) { padding-top: 56.25%; } In late October, Pfizer colleagues around the world gathered—virtually and in person—for our second annual AI Festival Week, reaffirming our commitment to innovation and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. This year’s festival was a vibrant showcase of how AI is accelerating progress in science and healthcare, simplifying workflows, and amplifying impact for...

A Summit with Rhythm, Purpose, and Power: Reflections on This Year’s Latino Community CRG Summit

For half a decade, Pfizer’s large community of Latino employees and allies have come together to celebrate their accomplishments and inspire one another to push forward for ever more progress. Sponsored and organized by Pfizer’s Latino Community Colleague Resource Group, this year’s fifth annual summit was more than an event, it was a gathering filled with rhythm, heart, and the unmistakable energy that rises when the community comes together with intention.Hosted by Brooklyn Viso, Breakthrough...

August Social Media Round-Up—Q2 Earning Results, Top 100 Internship Program, and More

As summer comes to an end, take a moment to catch up on the latest updates and highlights on Pfizer’s social channels.On Pfizer's corporate social media, we shared tips for caregivers, released new episodes of “What’s In My Lab” and “Science Made Simple,” and highlighted symptoms of bladder cancer and Lyme disease to look out for.Our leadership team celebrated Pfizer’s inclusion as a Top 100 Internship Program of 2025, shared positive oncology clinical trial results, and announced the FDA’s...

Pfizer Futures Internship Program Recognized as Top 100 in U.S.

As August comes to an end, we all find ourselves saying goodbye to the trappings of summer: long days (here in New York, we won’t see another sunset after 8pm until next May), beach trips, BBQs, shorts and flip-flops. Here at Pfizer and at other companies across the country, we also have to say goodbye to our interns.For the past three months, our hallways, conference rooms, and cafeterias have been abuzz with youthful energy as we welcome the future of the industry into our buildings. As Labor...

Programs & Initiatives

Pfizer's Global Health Fellows Program: Leveraging Colleagues’ Expertise to Help Improve Healthcare Access Around the World

Global Health Fellows (GHF) is Pfizer’s signature skills-based volunteering program, empowering colleagues to lend their skills and expertise to global health partners in underserved communities around the world. For over 20 years, the program has helped to strengthen health systems and close the health equity gap in communities that need it most. Through the program, Pfizer colleagues have participated in pro bono consulting projects across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the U.S., where they...

Pfizer’s 2024 Impact Report Highlights Accomplishments in Sustainability, Responsibility

When Pfizer talks about making breakthroughs that change patients’ – and people’s – lives, we aren’t simply referring to scientific discovery and game-changing medicines. We’re talking about the impact we have on those patients and peoples’ lives, the impact our work has on the world and the environment, and our efforts towards making our medicines available and accessible to as many people as possible.  The 2024 Impact Report provides an overview of Pfizer’s priorities and goals related to...

May Social Media Round-Up—Q1 Earning Results, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and More

The month of May flew by with more exciting updates and announcements from Pfizer across social media. Time flies when you’re making breakthroughs.On our corporate channels, we launched our new “The Mindfulness of Medicine Development” series, highlighted how Pfizer researchers are paving the way for new cancer innovations, and showcased how Pfizer colleagues are supporting people with bladder cancer, leukemia, and more.Meanwhile, CEO Albert Bourla proudly shared Pfizer’s Q1 2025 earning results...

Purpose & Ideals

The Mindfulness of Medicine Development: How Scientists Are Driving the Next Wave of Medical Innovations

For millions of patients around the world, the development of a new treatment or vaccine can be life-changing. But the journey from promising drug candidate to approved product isn’t easy. It's a long and arduous process, with an average timeline lasting more than 10 years.Behind the scenes of these life-changing medical breakthroughs are the scientists whose dedication, expertise, and remarkable problem-solving skills are driving progress forward. Though their training could have prepared them...