Pfizer welcomes new vice president

Pfizer has welcomed a new vice president and chief talent officer to join its ranks in November.

Dr Tanya Clemons, a senior executive with experience at Microsoft and IBM, has been appointed and will take up the post within the senior management team.

Having already gained extensive experience in leadership and organisation adaptation, Dr Clemons will now have responsibility for company-wide organisation development.

She will also lead the company’s senior executive talent development with a focus on identification, retention and development of executive level incumbent, replacement and high potential individuals.

Mary McLeod, the senior vice president for worldwide talent development, praised the appointment of Dr Clemons.

“Tanya’s depth of expertise and her practical experience designing and implementing global processes and programs will be a real asset to our business as we continue to implement our growth strategy.”

She went on to confirm that the appointment reflected the ongoing investment in talent development at the company.

Last month, Pfizer named Frank A D’Amelio as senior vice-president and chief financial officer of the firm.