Moonshot: Inside Pfizer's Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible

Pfizers CEO Dr. Albert Bourla narrates the exclusive, first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of how Pfizer developed the first Covid-19 vaccine in Moonshot. It depicts the challenging nine months in 2020 when Pfizer's scientists, led by Dr. Bourla, achieved the seemingly impossible by creating, testing, and manufacturing a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in record time. The book highlights the preparation, driven by four core values, that led to Pfizer's success and offers leadership lessons that can be applied to address other complex challenges.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

A captivating and fast-paced account, Moonshot takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey into the remarkable efforts of Pfizer to develop the first COVID-19 vaccine. Told by the visionary CEO of Pfizer, Dr. Albert Bourla, this book offers a unique and exclusive perspective on one of the most extraordinary private sector achievements in history.

Spanning nine intense months in 2020, Moonshot vividly recounts the unwavering determination of Pfizer's scientists, led by Dr. Bourla, to create a safe and effective vaccine against a pandemic that seemed insurmountable. Despite facing numerous crises compounded by social and political unrest, the scientists at Pfizer overcame obstacles and failures with unwavering courage, excellence, equity, and joy.

Dr. Bourla's leadership under unprecedented circumstances is a testament to his resilience and determination. As a Greek immigrant, a child of Holocaust survivors, and a veterinarian, he defied expectations and emerged as the head of one of the world's largest corporations. Before the global health crisis, he initiated a dramatic transformation of Pfizer, preparing the organization to face the challenges ahead.

Moonshot is not just a story of scientific innovation; it is a guide for addressing the complex challenges our world faces. It showcases Pfizer's implementation of scientific breakthroughs at a record-breaking pace, highlighting the importance of collaboration, agility, and resilience in the face of adversity. The book offers valuable leadership lessons that can help individuals and organizations navigate seemingly insurmountable problems, drawing inspiration from Pfizer's moonshot journey.

Dr. Bourla shares the story of their moonshot—the challenges they faced, the lessons learned, and the strategies employed—in a clear and accessible manner. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, resilience, and a commitment to values such as courage, excellence, equity, and joy in achieving success. Moonshot is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership, innovation, and the power of human determination in the face of adversity.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 161 x 344 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008503987