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    3.9
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    Recommend to a Friend
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    Approve of CEO
    Pfizer CEO Ian Read
    Ian Read
    1198 Ratings
    Pros
    Cons

    • "There is a distinct difference from one division to another in terms of culture and work/life balance" (in 96 reviews)

    • "Dumped neuroscience portfolio, poor job security" (in 55 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Great company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Business Operations Manager in Kirkland, QC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Pfizer full-time for more than 8 years

      Pros

      Great benefits and pay. Good work-life balance. Great working facility.

      Cons

      Tougher for people in global roles to get promoted.

      Pfizer2019-06-10

    2. "I"

      StarStarStarStarStar
        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
        Recommends
        Neutral Outlook
        No opinion of CEO

        I worked at Pfizer

        Pros

        Good atmosphere friendly staff well supported

        Cons

        Nada nada nada nada nada

        Pfizer2019-03-14
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      • "No need of a bachelor degree"

        StarStarStarStarStar
          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
          Doesn't Recommend
          Neutral Outlook
          No opinion of CEO

          I worked at Pfizer

          Pros

          The services of the company

          Cons

          The stress level of the company

          Pfizer2019-01-29

        • "Good company"

          StarStarStarStarStar
          • Work/Life Balance
          • Culture & Values
          • Career Opportunities
          • Compensation and Benefits
          • Senior Management
          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
          Recommends
          Positive Outlook
          Approves of CEO

          I worked at Pfizer full-time

          Pros

          Great opportunities for career advancement. Great compensation and benefits.

          Cons

          Very formal environment. Strict regulations. Always restructuring (about yearly).

          Pfizer2019-01-05

        • "good environment"

          StarStarStarStarStar
          • Work/Life Balance
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          • Compensation and Benefits
          • Senior Management
          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
          Recommends

          I worked at Pfizer

          Pros

          good culture, competitive benefits package

          Cons

          don't have much about the cons

          Pfizer2018-12-06

        • "Business Partner"

          StarStarStarStarStar
          • Work/Life Balance
          • Culture & Values
          • Career Opportunities
          • Compensation and Benefits
          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in North York, ON

          I worked at Pfizer for more than 10 years

          Pros

          Great pay, benefits and bonuses.

          Cons

          Must be competitive. Large company and it's truly survival of the fittest.

          Pfizer2018-11-07

        • "Good environment to learn"

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          • Senior Management
          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
          Recommends
          Neutral Outlook
          No opinion of CEO

          I worked at Pfizer full-time

          Pros

          Learnt a lot of skills. A steep learning

          Cons

          Work Culture could be better

          Pfizer2018-07-26

        • "Medical Writer"

          StarStarStarStarStar
            Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

            I worked at Pfizer full-time

            Pros

            Lots of opportunities and great place to learn

            Cons

            Bad location. Poor management for the team

            Pfizer2018-07-10

          • "Review"

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            • Compensation and Benefits
            • Senior Management
            Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
            Recommends
            Positive Outlook
            Approves of CEO

            I have been working at Pfizer full-time

            Pros

            Work life balance is good and good benefits

            Cons

            Highly hierarchical organization and conservative values oozing everywhere

            Pfizer2018-05-05

          • "Quality Assurance Analyst"

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            • Senior Management
            Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
            Recommends
            Positive Outlook
            Approves of CEO

            I worked at Pfizer full-time for more than 3 years

            Pros

            I had a great time working for Pfizer and would recommend it to anyone who wants to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Great team, great culture, challenging projects in a dynamic environment.

            Cons

            Sometimes the QA team does not receive the recognition it deserves from the other areas.

            Advice to Management

            Keep working with the HR team to preserve the good environment and keep the team motivated

            Pfizer2018-03-23
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