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Drug Giant Planning New Personality

Jan 17, 2007

This article from the Wall Street Journal examines some of the changes expected as Pfizer unveils its new strategy with its latest chief, Jeffrey Kindler, at the helm. "His plan is likely to involve shedding more jobs and rethinking the way the drug giant develops, makes and markets medicines," according to the story. Analysts are anticipating the new vision to be laid out for the public next Monday.

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