Pfizer Inc. today announced its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Albert Bourla, 56, Pfizer Chief Operating Officer (COO), to succeed Ian Read as CEO effective January 1, 2019. Ian Read will transition from his current role as Chairman and CEO to Executive Chairman of Pfizer’s Board of Directors.
Pfizer CEO announces Succession
AppointmentsPfizer Inc. today announced its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Albert Bourla, 56, Pfizer Chief Operating Officer (COO), to succeed Ian Read as CEO effective January 1, 2019. Ian Read will transition from his current role as Chairman and CEO to Executive Chairman of Pfizer’s Board of Directors.
Experts discuss process intensification
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Formulation matters
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PD-1+ T cells trigger pulmonary fibrosis
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Ysios Capital appoints Guillem Laporta
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CRISPR-gene drive safely kills mosquitos
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