Episode 43: Jessica Swartz, Pfizer

15/09/2022 22 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks to Jessica Swartz, the Launch Lead for Pfizer’s next generation adult pneumococcal vaccine. They discuss her winding path from getting her bachelor’s in Germanic language and literature to becoming a power player in the world of biotechnology. Along the way, they touch on the topics such as networking, imposter’s syndrome, and how to take meaningful risks in your career.
Jessica currently leads the Global PCV20 Adult vaccine launch. Prior to this role, she was the Strategy lead for the Vaccines & Hospital BUs and took on the temporary assignment as the Global Launch Navigator, COVID-19 vaccine. Other roles at Pfizer include PEH Strategy and CI for the Neuroscience RU. She has also served as VP of BD & Operations for Regenovation and as an Engagement Manager at IQVIA Consulting. Jessica holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U. Maryland, Baltimore.
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