About Nanette Cocero

As the Global President of Pfizer Vaccines, I lead the development, commercialization and delivery of innovative vaccines to drive the prevention of serious and life-threatening conditions. I manage a diverse vaccines portfolio aimed at protecting lives at all stages, from infants to older adults, and a global team of 1,500 colleagues who are committed to making a profound impact on public health.

I’ve been active in biopharmaceutical industry groups such as the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA), where I served as Chair of the Vaccine CEO Steering Committee from 2019-2020. In this capacity and my role at Pfizer, I advocate for policies and practices that foster vaccine innovation, facilitate equitable access and drive collaboration across the global health ecosystem – especially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m also a member of the Leadership Council for the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging.

During my 18 years at Pfizer, I’ve held roles touching every market of the world with an eye toward innovation in the way healthcare is delivered. Prior to leading Vaccines, I was Regional President, Emerging Markets for Pfizer’s Innovative Health business, overseeing business operations for more than 100 countries and spanning Pfizer’s core therapeutic areas including vaccines, oncology, inflammation and immunology, internal medicine and rare disease.

Before joining Pfizer, I worked for 10 years as a management consultant and served as a Research Fellow for the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Pharmacology. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton Business School.

I am a proud Latina, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in both Puerto Rico and Spain. In 2020, I was honored to be named among the Top 100 Most Influential Latinas by Latino Leaders Magazine, the Latina Powerhouse Top 100 by HOLA! USA, and the 50 Most Powerful Latinas by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA). I am bilingual in English and Spanish.