Is Pfizer a good company to work for?

Pfizer has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 12,110 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Pfizer to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pfizer have been left by employees working as Summer Student Worker , Summer Growth Experience Intern and Summer Intern .

Does Pfizer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pfizer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pfizer. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pfizer?

69% of Pfizer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pfizer 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pfizer?

Director (238) , Intern (208) , Manager (202) , Scientist (177) , Sales Representative (163) , Senior Scientist (163) , Senior Manager (138) , Associate Scientist (114) , Senior Associate Scientist (111) , Project Manager (96) , Principal Scientist (84) , Process Technician (84) , Process Engineer (75) , Internship (69) , Engineer (63)

What are the pros of working at Pfizer according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and 15 days of PTO along with 2 personal days and 1 wellness day." ((in 1086 reviews)); "There are so many great people who work very hard and support each other." ((in 634 reviews)); "4. Good work life balance (My role had hybrid working model with 2 weekly offs)" ((in 468 reviews)); "Good pay if there's work available and you don't get sent home early." ((in 397 reviews)); "Great colleagues who are fun to work with and make day to day business fun." ((in 320 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pfizer according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lost of focus" ((in 276 reviews)); "There are constant restructurings and layoffs." ((in 212 reviews)); "Your experience (good or bad) truly depends on your direct manager." ((in 115 reviews)); "Poor leadership has led to the ongoing demise of this company as reflected by our stock price." ((in 95 reviews)); "Long hours and highly demanding" ((in 84 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pfizer layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pfizer layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pfizer in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pfizer locations?

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,591 total reviews)

Albert Bourla

49% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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2.0

Jan 31, 2013

Professional healthcare representative

Phr

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, benefits and access to great training when the offer it

Cons

Dispose of employees with no rhyme or reason. Reps are just a number and when they buy another company for their pipeline they get rid of all their employees to " right size "

4.0

Dec 19, 2012

Pfizer was an amazing dream which became a dark nightmare. One word - Lipitor!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pfizer's compensation is remarkable. Scale is second to none. Leading edge compared to other companies (pharma and non-pharma) Amazing training and level of responsibility

Cons

Continuous Downsizing Impression that Pfizer people do not do "hands-on" work by other companies Spoiled due to outstanding salary and benefits Available roles, outside the company, much narrower in scope, responsibility, compensation

3.0

Dec 18, 2012

Good solid company, don't rock the boat if you want to get ahead.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay & benefits Building a solid pipeline of products Nice friendly working environment Smart people who want to make a difference

Cons

Political organization, need to know what people are saying about you behind your back. If you disagree with direction or ideas you may be seen as a "problem" and not a team player unless you have a mgr who is willing to back you up.

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Pfizer was an amazing dream which became a dark nightmare. One word - Lipitor!

Good solid company, don't rock the boat if you want to get ahead.

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