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Pfizer Chief Scientific Officer Mikael Dolsten To Step Down

Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Tuesday announced that Mikael Dolsten will step down from the role of Chief Scientific Officer, and President, Pfizer Research & Development.

The drug manufacturer also stated that Dolsten will continue to serve in his current position until a successor is appointed.

To identify a new chief scientific officer, Pfizer will initiate an external search which is expected to last through early next year.

Currently, Pfizer's stock is moving down 1.84 percent, to $ 27.42 on the New York Stock Exchange.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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