Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and delivers therapies and vaccines for patients worldwide. Founded in 1849, the firm has grown from a small family-owned business into a research-based pharmaceutical company, with more than 175 years of scientific innovation behind it. It is headquartered in New York and operates globally.
The company's work spans several therapeutic areas, including oncology, rare diseases and internal medicine, alongside a vaccines portfolio and a broader programme of drug discovery and development. Its product portfolio is diversified across these areas, from cancer treatments to rare-disease therapies and life-saving vaccines. Beyond medicines, Pfizer also pursues healthcare access initiatives, including PfizerForAll™, an integrated platform providing patients with healthcare information and resources.
Technical roles at Pfizer sit within fields such as biopharmaceuticals, drug discovery and development, vaccinology and healthcare access solutions. The company describes its culture as purpose-driven, oriented around breakthroughs that change patients' lives, with an emphasis on bold thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
