Pfizer's CMO to step down

Joe Feczko is to step down as chief medical officer (CMO) of Pfizerafter announcing his retirement. Dr Feczko will remain at the company for the next few months while Pfizer searches for a replacement. The company has commissioned an internal and external search for a new CMO. Dr Feczko has spent the past 22 years working for Pfizer and 26 years in the pharmaceutical industry.

Joe Feczko is to step down as chief medical officer (CMO) of Pfizerafter announcing his retirement. Dr Feczko will remain at the company for the next few months while Pfizer searches for a replacement. The company has commissioned an internal and external search for a new CMO. Dr Feczko has spent the past 22 years working for Pfizer and 26 years in the pharmaceutical industry.

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