Albert Bourla — CEO
Albert Bourla leads Pfizer in its purpose, Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, with a focus on driving the scientific and commercial innovation needed to have a transformational impact on human health. When he became CEO in 2019, Albert accelerated Pfizer’s transformation to become a more science-driven, innovative company and fostered a culture in which people and science could thrive. During his more than 25 years at Pfizer, Albert has built a diverse and successful career, holding senior positions across a range of markets and disciplines, which has informed his understanding of the needs of patients and deepened his commitment to helping ensure equitable access to medicines and vaccines. Albert is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and holds a Ph.D. from the Veterinary School of Aristotle University. In 2022, he was named the Genesis Prize Laureate in recognition of his leadership during the pandemic. In 2021, he was named CEO of the Year by CNN Business, included in Insider Magazine’s Most Transformative CEOs list and inducted into the Crain’s New York Business Hall of Fame. Albert is on the executive committee of The Partnership for New York City, a vice president of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations, a director on multiple boards and a Trustee of the United States Council for International Business. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Business Roundtable, the Business Council and the New York City Mayor’s Corporate Council.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 20 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Pharmaceuticals
- Vaccines
- Oncology
- Business Unit Management
- Animal Health
Career Highlights
- Transformed Pfizer into a science-driven company.
- Recognized as CEO of the Year by CNN Business.
- Laureate of the Genesis Prize for pandemic leadership.
Work Experience
Pfizer
Chief Executive Officer (7 yrs 3 mos)
Group President, Pfizer Innovative Health (1 yr 10 mos)
Group President Vaccines, Oncology & Consumer Healthcare (VOC) (2 yrs)
President & General Manager Established products Business Unit (3 yrs 11 mos)
Area President PAH Europe Africa Asia Pacific (5 yrs 6 mos)
Pfizer Animal Health
Vice President Business Development and New Products Marketing (1 yr)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
DVM at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)