Moonshot : Inside Pfizer´s Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible

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A riveting, fast-paced inside look at a remarkable private sector achievement, this account details the intensive nine months in 2020 when Pfizer's scientists, led by Dr. Albert Bourla, created, tested, and manufactured a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in a fraction of the time typically required. Dr. Bourla shares how the dedicated minds at Pfizer navigated immense challenges during the global pandemic, addressing crises intensified by social and political unrest. He emphasizes that their success stemmed not from luck but from preparation grounded in four core values: Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy. This narrative highlights leadership amid unprecedented circumstances, showcasing how Dr. Bourla, a Greek immigrant and child of Holocaust survivors, transformed Pfizer just before a global health crisis tested the organization and its leader like never before. It outlines best practices for confronting the unique challenges of our time, illustrates Pfizer's rapid implementation of scientific breakthroughs, and offers valuable leadership lessons for managing seemingly insurmountable problems. Ultimately, Dr. Bourla aims to inspire others by sharing the story of their moonshot, the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the core values that made it possible.