Working at Pfizer in Andover, MA: 6 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Andover, MA Area

"Diverse company with many opportunities."

"Best company for experience before you go to college."

What do you like about working at Pfizer?

"I like the great environment - friendly, collegial, supportive, and free. Everyone is there because they WANT to be, and they are universally friendly and helpful. It is very diverse and an excellent place to work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a great place to work. Count yourself among the lucky if hired. Work hard, do your best and hope the corporate overhauls slowdown so you can gain momentum and capitalize on it."

What don't you like about working at Pfizer?

"Upper level management (top tier) panics too easily. This disrupts structure too easily. There is too much emphasis on cost-cutting without vision."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Leverage the strengths you have. Expand your relationships. Convert talent."

"Unusually high independence."

What do you like about working at Pfizer?

"I had complete control and responsibility for the laboratory I built and operated myself for six years."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Stop trying to operate labs at less than 15% capacity."

What don't you like about working at Pfizer?

"I received very little support and logistics. I was easily doing the work of three scientists in a very isolated work environment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop hiring PhDs left and right and add more real laboratory FTEs."

"I have acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience for a reputable company."

What do you like about working at Pfizer?

"I no longer work with the company; I was laid off after 10 years of service."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I highly recommend that you be an individual who can keep up with the pressures of a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment."

What don't you like about working at Pfizer?

"I don't have an answer for that; I honestly enjoyed working for the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have no suggestions for management. In my experience some people have what it takes to be in management positions, and some do not."