Our Purpose
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place. It was Charles Pfizer’s vision at the beginning and it holds true today.
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world. Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society
Our Responsibility
Our unique resources allow us to do more for people. Using our global presence and scale, we’re able to make a difference in local communities and the world around us.
Health Policies
We advance medical innovation and distribute medicines that might not otherwise be available to underserved communities.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals. The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
- Courage — Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
- Excellence — We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
- Equity — We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
- Joy — We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.