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Celebrating Our Veterans: A Salute to Their Service
It takes great bravery and honor to serve in the U.S. Military. At Pfizer, we are thankful to all veterans for their patriotism, their selflessness and their sacrifice. And, we are proud to call many men and women who have served in the armed forces Pfizer colleagues. We salute their service and invite you to read their stories. Chris McQueen, Pfizer Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Rocky Mount, North CarolinaI served in the United States Navy as a Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanic...
Why courage counts
At Pfizer, courage is central to the way that we work. In fact, it’s one of our values. Far from an abstract concept or goal that we aspire to, courage is a mantra that we hold ourselves to every day across our business, wherever we are in the world, and whatever our role.But what exactly do we mean by courage? It means that we “Think big, speak up, be decisive.” When we channel our courage to behave in that way, we’re able to make bold moves towards our purpose: breakthroughs that change...
The value of trust
When people are asked what they value in an employer, increasingly they prioritize a positive working culture. Of course, not all cultures are alike, and every business will have its nuances. But essentially, culture is a code of conduct and ethics that defines the way things are done, the way you communicate, and the things that really matter. And for a culture to thrive, trust between colleagues is essential.How does trust lay the foundation for culture? Let’s stop to consider the important...
Being your authentic self – why it takes courage to be vulnerable
Maybe it’s at work, maybe at parties, or PTA meetings, networking events, or social clubs, but the chances are you have first-hand experience of the topic we’re covering today. How do we know this? Because it’s a very natural human phenomenon that affects most, if not all, of us: the pressure to conform. We all know this pressure exists, but perhaps we don’t realize just how much or how deeply it can impact us. Its effects can be profound for one main reason: the pressure to conform takes...
Juneteenth and the Path Forward
At Pfizer, our Purpose – breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – will not be achieved if we don’t work with our colleagues, our partners, and the communities we serve to increase equity in our healthcare system, reduce bias in our workplace, and build more inclusive communities.For that reason, this week, we are commemorating Juneteenth by educating our colleagues about the historical and cultural significance of the day, while renewing our commitment to our Equity Value – Every person...
Ramcess Jean-Louis Is Ready to Build on Pfizer’s Longtime Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As the new Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer at Pfizer, Ramcess Jean-Louis is betting that the global biopharmaceutical company that delivered a COVID-19 vaccine in nine months will support the mission of his office with a similar urgency and can-do spirit. “I feel as if I’ve joined an organization that has the mentality and philosophy that nothing is impossible. When we apply that same urgency and attention to the area of diversity, equity and inclusion, the...
An Early Passion for Science and Public Health Inspires Adriana’s Work
Meet Adriana. She leads a team that manages the samples collected from Pfizer’s ongoing clinical trials. For her, Pfizer is more than just the company she works for, it’s family. Adriana first got her start in high school as a summer student worker – and since then, has had the opportunity to work on a number of “major vaccines that really have had an impact on public health.” A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ADRIANA AND HER TEAM Today, Adriana and her team of about 30 colleagues receive 150...
Sandy Focuses on Diversity in Our Clinical Trials
Meet Sandy. She is responsible for managing diversity in Pfizer’s clinical trials, striving for statistically diverse participant pools. For those who are unfamiliar with what clinical trials are, Sandy explains that a clinical trial is a “research study where we are recruiting participants to evaluate the safety or efficacy of a medicine or vaccine before it’s readily available.” As part of these research studies, it’s incredibly important to include people who are affected by the...
“The Ice Man” - The Pfizer Colleague & Dad Who Keeps Our Medicines and Vaccines on Ice
Meet James. He is responsible for developing the packaging and distributions strategies needed to move our medicines and vaccines directly from manufacturing sites down to various points of use globally (i.e. hospitals, long term care facilities, pharmacies, etc.). Unbeknownst to most people, all medicines and vaccines require some type of temperature control. Some need to be kept at room temperature, others refrigerated, and some must be frozen. The packaging that James specifically works on...
Woman-Made: Hear from Women at Pfizer With Careers in Modern Manufacturing
On and off the manufacturing floor, Penny, Jenny and Kat go above and beyond to make and deliver medicines for patients in need. They are innovators with different ideas, experiences and points of view. Hear about their passion for their work and what advice they have for the next generation of manufacturers. “It’s one of the most fulfilling careers”: Penny Pyle, Aseptic Processing Team Leader in McPherson, Kansas WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? I love my job. I lead a dedicated team...
Working Together to Empower Women
For Women’s History Month, we’re honoring some of the many ways Pfizer is celebrating and advancing women. Recently, our Pfizer Global Supply site in Vizag, India, found a way to give women more opportunities to work early morning and evening shifts through their “Women In Shifts” program. “We wanted to implement this program in the best way – in line with our Values of everyone being seen, heard and cared for,” said Ravi Kiran Teegala, Human Resources Lead in Vizag, India. The “Women...
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