Pharmaceutical industry analyst Andrew Baum is leaving banking to join Pfizer Inc. He will step into the position of chief strategy and innovation officer as an exec VP reporting to CEO Albert Bourla. Baum will have an important role in advancing Pfizer’s long-term corporate strategy, responsible for portfolio analysis and prioritization, business development, partnering and the commercial evaluation of the company’s pipeline.
Pfizer Recruits Industry Analyst Baum To Advance Corporate Strategy
Longtime pharmaceutical industry analyst Andrew Baum will join Pfizer’s executive leadership team.

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