About the speaker: Valerie Wolfe’s career began at Eli-Lilly in Ireland, where she took on leadership roles in Technical Services and Production. She then progressed to various quality leadership positions at both site and global levels in companies such as Warner Lambert, Pfizer, Millipore, and Johnson & Johnson. In these roles, Valerie was responsible for quality oversight in manufacturing, distribution, market operations, and contract manufacturing operations. Recognized as a transformative leader, she has driven change to enhance business results, operational performance, and build a resilient quality culture through a collaborative, tenacious, and pragmatic approach. Valerie’s career is also marked by her efforts in developing talent and organizations, maximizing colleague potential, optimizing team performance, and acting as a mentor both individually and in development programs. Academically, she holds a B.Sc. from University College Cork, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from University College Dublin, a Masters in Pharmaceutical Technology from Trinity College Dublin, and an MBA from Milton Keynes, UK

About the company: Pfizer is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in New York City, USA. Founded in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart, the company has grown to become one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical giants, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide range of medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. Pfizer’s vast product portfolio caters to various therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, immunology, and neurology, among others. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and has been responsible for many groundbreaking medicines throughout its history. In 2020, in collaboration with BioNTech, Pfizer became a central player in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, developing one of the first mRNA-based vaccines to be granted emergency use authorization by health regulators worldwide. Their rapid response and the vaccine’s efficacy played a critical role in the global vaccination effort against the virus. Over the years, Pfizer has undergone numerous mergers and acquisitions, further solidifying its presence in the pharmaceutical industry. Beyond its commercial pursuits, the company has engaged in various philanthropic endeavors, aiming to improve global health and access to medicines.

Employees: 83,000

Revenue: 77.94 billion USD