Pfizer reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(8,730 total reviews)
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Albert Bourla

50% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Pfizer has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 8,730 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 Pharmaceutique et biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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9K reviews
1.0
Apr 23, 2026

Be careful

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing I can think of

Cons

Poor management The company only thinks about its benefits Toxic work environment

2.0
Apr 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible WLB and benefits are very good.

Cons

Good for junior/starters in pharma industry to gain experience. Very toxic culture for mid career or senior people to advance. Rumor mills everywhere. Time to next re-org is always 12 months or less. Confusing guidance from clueless management. Heavy fight between departments that are already overlapping in remits and makes doers confused and frustrated on daily basis.

1.0
Mar 28, 2026

Feast of Fools: Sanity at Risk

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

High pay and perks for employees who excel at internal networking and promotion.

Cons

This organization feels overly focused on appearances and networking rather than execution and scientific rigor. I've seen multi-million-dollar initiatives with little user adoption and leaders who appear unqualified for the technical demands of their roles. Promotions often reward visibility and political play rather than measurable contributions, while high performers are expected to shoulder the workload and then risk being sidelined. Internal communications rely heavily on corporate jargon and AI buzzwords without substantive follow-through. The constant politicking and lack of meaningful direction created chronic stress and burnout for high performers. If you prioritize impact, integrity, and a merit-based culture, consider these risks before joining.

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