Is Pfizer a good company to work for as a Sr associate scientist?

Sr associate scientist professionals working at Pfizer have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 137 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Pfizer employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr associate scientist Jobs at Pfizer now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr associate scientist interview questions at Pfizer .

Does Pfizer pay Sr associate scientist employees well?

Sr associate scientist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Pfizer with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 137 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 20.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr associate scientist salaries at Pfizer.

How happy are Sr associate scientist professionals working at Pfizer?

53% of Sr associate scientist employees at Pfizer would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 10% in the past 12 months. Sr associate scientist professionals have also rated Pfizer with a 3.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.1 rating for culture and values and 3.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pfizer?

Director (237) , Intern (207) , Manager (202) , Scientist (177) , Senior Scientist (163) , Sales Representative (162) , 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 1079 reviews)); "There are so many great people who work very hard and support each other." ((in 647 reviews)); "4. Good work life balance (My role had hybrid working model with 2 weekly offs)" ((in 471 reviews)); "Good pay if there's work available and you don't get sent home early." ((in 376 reviews)); "Great colleagues who are fun to work with and make day to day business fun." ((in 324 reviews))

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

"poor management and lost of focus" ((in 275 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and restructuring" ((in 204 reviews)); "some manager are micro" ((in 120 reviews)); "Poor leadership has led to the ongoing demise of this company as reflected by our stock price." ((in 93 reviews)); "Long hours and weekends plus night meetings" ((in 88 reviews))

Pfizer Sr associate scientist reviews

3.5

53% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)

Albert Bourla

50% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Sr. Associate Scientist employees have rated Pfizer with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 137 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Associate Scientist professionals have a good working experience there. Pfizer is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Associate Scientist professionals compared to other employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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137 reviews

4.0

Jun 11, 2026

Great benefits and internal promotions, but lower pay

Senior associate scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and promotions from within

Cons

May not make as much as other big pharma

3.0

Feb 12, 2026

Pearl River Site

Senior associate scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, depending on the group the work life balance can be good

Cons

Job security is not ideal. Below average salary compared to adjacent roles. Lack of support from management When layoffs happen promotions and bonuses are affected

4.0

Nov 27, 2025

Strong culture and supportive environment

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work–life balance, transparent communication with leadership, friendly teams, and no micromanagement. A solid place to grow early in your career.

Cons

Innovation cycles can feel slow due to approvals, compliance, and pharma-specific constraints.

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