Pfizer reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(8,708 total reviews)
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Albert Bourla

50% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Pfizer has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 8,708 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pfizer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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9K reviews
2.0
Dec 23, 2008
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Pros

Good products, good salaries, good benefits, some good managers but most out of touch or micromanagers more afraid for their own jobs

Cons

Confused management that makes it a constant worry if you'll have a job next quarter regardless of performance or skill set, promotions based on inconsistent criteria, no management training program

2.0
Dec 19, 2008
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Pros

I started at Pfizer in 1995 and worked as a contractor from 2001 -2008. My last five years I was lucky enough to work for Andy Lee the best leader of my career. It was a great place to work, diverse, open and supportive. During the last 5 years the best reasons for working at Pfizer are gone. The small amenities that made it a great place to work are gone and constant re-organization and corporate propaganda that conflicts with corporate actions have destroyed Pfizer. Productivity, innovation and trust between employees have ground to a halt. I've watched Hank McKinnell and now Jeff Kindler drive Pfizer into the dust. Jeff you’ve only made things worse. Take a hike and do the right thing leave that golden umbrella behind. You haven’t earned it

Cons

Constant reorganization, a caste system between Pfizer exempt and non-exempt colleagues and contractors, lack of job security, irresponsible leadership and a CEO, board of directors and Senior Management who only ask is this profitable, will this boost my bonus and who remain unconcerned who don't ask is it right; does it conform to some higher standards in terms of how we operate?

5.0
Dec 16, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Talented colleagues, Pfizer Values. Creativity and Innovation is encouraged! I love the independence that I"m given in my job to find creative solutions and be innovative. The volume / workload is heavy and you rarely get that 'light at the end of the tunnel' feeling, but if you can embrace the challenges, it really is energizing. I learn so much at Pfizer through all of the projects I've been involved in. Every day you really do learn something new. It's dynamic and challenging and all about what you make it. The people and the projects are what make Pfizer great!

Cons

A LOT of work, finite resources. You are tired at the end of the day!

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