<p>We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here you can listen to the full episode:&nbsp;https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/pfizer-ceo-transforming-drug-discovery-lessons-from/id1614211565?i=1000768670399&amp;l=nb</p><p>Nicolai Tangen meets Pfizer&nbsp;CEO Albert Bourla&nbsp;for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, science, and the future of global healthcare. Bourla reflects on leading&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;through the COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough and how it transformed the company. The discussion also dives into&nbsp;Pfizer’s strategic shift toward innovative medicine, including major investments in oncology and obesity, and the high-stakes decisions behind multibillion-dollar acquisitions.&nbsp;</p><p>Looking ahead, the conversation explores how artificial intelligence is set to transform drug discovery, clinical trials, and the broader healthcare system. Bourla offers a candid view on global competition, particularly the rapid rise of China in biotech, and what it will take for companies like&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;to stay ahead. Beyond business, Bourla opens up about leadership, how to build resilience, foster organizational confidence, and continuously evolve as a CEO. He also shares a deeply personal story about his mother, a Holocaust survivor, and how her perspective shaped his optimism and drive.</p><p>In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by&nbsp;Isabelle Karlsson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Watch the episode on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@norgesbankinvestmentmanage223" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube</u></a></li><li>Want to learn more about the fund?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nbim.no/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)</u></a></li><li>Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolai-tangen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn</u></a></li><li>Follow NBIM on LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/12557/admin/feed/posts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn</u></a></li><li>Follow NBIM on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1688331664768381/norges-bank-investment-management/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram</u></a></li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>