oskgPB Excellent article, I will take note. Many thanks for the story!

TL definitely spreads sunshine...it reflects off the top of his head!

"What a bonehead! Everyone knows screening will be outsourced. Innovative science is the only way you will keed your job."

Either way, the end result will be the same.

"in Neuro there is a whole new crew of managers from WYE - all are also from "across the pond".... they swear that from now on everything will be diffrent - GPM will be fair and just and everyone will be rewarded for hard work - whether its screening or "innovative" science.... we shall see"
What a bonehead! Everyone knows screening will be outsourced. Innovative science is the only way you will keed your job.

"If you get laid off in Jan, no accrued vacation days, so they don't need to pay these out."

That's a load of crap. They still pay you roll over vacation days. In fact, I was told that I was "on my honor" when reporting how many vacation days I had taken the previous year last January after getting the axe and they would not check my time records, which I never logged V days on anyway for obvious reasons.

So, I treated them with the same respect they treated me and awarded myself an extra 3 weeks of severance pay!

Peter2010
http://www.health002.com

in Neuro there is a whole new crew of managers from WYE - all are also from "across the pond".... they swear that from now on everything will be diffrent - GPM will be fair and just and everyone will be rewarded for hard work - whether its screening or "innovative" science.... we shall see

The Ass Clowns don't have the sack to manage themselves, much less start trying to save Pfizer any money by lying about performance ratings. Don't get me wrong, they're both very good liars, they just don't know how to do anything that could possibly benefit the Mothership.

When they slip a bunch of historically good performers into "partially meets" be prepared for another round of layoffs, but these could be different. Once they have the documentation that you are not performing then they can easily sever you based on this lack of performance. And you would also have no legal recourse to refute the decision.
I wonder if they are now doing this to avoid paying out ATS packages in the future? If you were pfired for poor performance I think that they can legally not pay you severance (or a reduced severance). It would take brass balls from mgmt to do this but this may be the new plan to save $.
The people ATS'd so far may be the last crop to get packages. I theorize that the next people pfired will be let go based on "poor performance" and given little remuneration compared to the previously ATS'd colleagues.
We shall see.
-Harbinger of Doom

Simplest explanation: round after round of redundancies slicing away those below you in GPM. Eventually, after a few short years, someone getting 3.0/4.0 be in line for 1.0/2.0 no matter how hard they work.

not PDM here - but down the hall from you. (Other side of RMs sweet suite) Same thing as the last post - "exceeds" in 08, solid midyear, then a shocking "partially meets" in 09! Only vague explanations from supervisor....

Left side, never happened before, never given any indication I wasn't doing great. Solid midyear too. Weak nondescript text in the writeup that could mean almost anything, or nothing at all. Zero guidance on how to improve in 2010. Pretty much what you'd expect from this bunch of sycophantic No Talent Ass Clowns.

Global PDMer's, let's hear about your performance review and your ratings...how'd it go? Anyone from the left-side of the bell curve want to speak-up? What % was forced into the "did not meet" and "partial meet" scores? Management "bonus" will be paid out soon. New cars in the parking lots/garages by April...zoom, zoom, zoom for a few lucky ones. The wise would put it into the bank as the Pfizer hatchet will continue to swing the next couple years.

You think TL spreads sunshine? That made me chuckle.

Don't know the Ass Clowns personally (but I've heard stories about them both in the RUs). They certainly fit the description of the typical Pfizer "Leader." No past leader at Pfizer ever promoted someone into management that was even remotely perceived as a threat to the status quo. These clowns bring absolutely nothing new to the table and have been conditioned not to. CYA is the rule they've grown up with and CYA is how they'll survive long into the future.

If GF & TL are Ass Clowns, does that make their direct reporting minion managers Ass Monkeys?

Better version with clearer lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfQYLmxf1AQ

Don't think it will matter. Changes in how we will fxn have just been made (yet again) and the new way is going to increase the confusion in people knowing what needs to get done and how it will get done. Truly exhausting.

you may need to let the new head bed before making judgement

Both are touchy/feely types, good to have when everything is running smoothly. They help to spread sunshine in those times. THAT IS NOT the case presently, things are not running smoothly. You need leaders that will take the bull by the horns and actually tell people what needs to be done. Clear communication of your expectations so that everyone knows what lies ahead. Tell people to jump and how high. Only reason a leader would not be able to do so is because of the confusion and lack of direction at the next layer of management above...which may be the case throughout the organization. I.e., you're screwed PDM, because its both.

I think Pfizer Employees should adopt the following song as their Anthem and direct the lyrics towards (Mis)Management.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeEYQOy4oQ4

Simply put, I'm deeply disappointed in them both

The lack of organization and direction is the worst we've seen from this line to date. But, to be fair, it is a spill over from what is happening everywhere as we try to combine the two companies.

The only thing I know that these two accomplish is knitting and kayaking.

Leadership is truly lacking when the two site leads for PDM are being called-out on this board. I don't recall seeing that happen in the past. A total CF. Not surprising knowing the two parties involved and their "style" of managment (or lack thereof).

1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4 Hey, your right! PDM is definitely raising the bar for 2010 (equation included for PDM managers not familiar with "scientific methodology")

Appears that standards must have gone up then

Looks like the PDM motto for 2010 is going to be: "Half Right, Half the Time!" second place was "Hey, we managers aren't responsible for shit now!" This was decided in a transparent fashion behind closed doors (kind of like how most of our stuff is).
-Signed, Your Groton PDM Ass Clowns, GF & TL

Yea, it's a primo design all right. He gets granite a posh million dollar office, while the rest of the world will be sitting in open offices.

I hear the PDM Ass Clown Convention got out today so our Groton PDM leaders hopefully can return tomorrow and explain how we first delayered (thus adding lots of extra PDM managers) but are now relayering (thus reducing the heavy managerial burden from the weakened shoulders of the typical Ass Clown trainee). Next, they moved said burden onto our more senior scientists so they won't have time for science. All this was smartly done without the loss of a single trainees life!! I'm sure Jeff is proud of them all, I hear he likes waste...

-news Feb 15.

What a motivating group of outstanding "Managers" we have! Looks like RM is building a sweet suite for himself down the hall, I guess our clowns are waiting to see just how big his is before they decide on whether or not to bother showing theirs...

I like the "Circus" theme!

Lighten up! These same clowns have been paying me to do almost nothing for almost five years now. I love them all, each and every one!

In Groton, PDM wants to wait as long as possible in order to reduce any risk to their managers. TL and GF are both assclowns without a bit of self direction (or respect). Its quite clear how they've risen to the roles they now have. How about trying an entirely new direction, actually make a decision, any decision.

The latest line of BS to those still in limbo is that they may know their fate by February - but of course, no guarantees. Despite the deadline coming and going more than 1.5 weeks ago for Wyeth offers to be resolved. Clearly the "leaders" didn't have any plans for what they wanted to do and who they wanted to do which jobs. It really is a circus. I, for one, am hoping I get let go - it would be a blessing and at least give some $$ for a rainy day.

Any truth to this rumor that PDM is letting small numbers of scientists and managers notice of termination?

2 were let go yesterday (<1 week notice), the rest are still waiting. WE HAVE NO LEADERSHIP IN PDM We still don't have a structure (just lots of nice limp ideas). If MM or RM knew what a bunch of bumbling idiots we had, he'd fire them all and start over because having nothing would be an improvement. The one's that actually know better won't speak up (too dangerous to their futures).

Have the 15 affected in Groton PDM been let go yet?

Well, second week of the new year and we still don't have a clue what the hell we're doing... -The new, more better, PDM Management team

Many R5+ jobs were created to allow transfers from Wyeth and closed Pfizer sites (mainly STL). Apparently, Wyeth people were given until last week to respond to their offers - and seems a lot of them are saying "no thanks" - but many in PDM are still in limbo waiting to hear from their illustrious managers if they have been "slated" in the going-forward organization. Meanwhile, no communication about actual projects has happened - things are practically at a dead stop in PDM right now.

Second week in Jan and still no progress from PDM mis-management in GRO. Rumor is they're spinning their wheels trying to make sure they all survive. Its interesting that Pfizer Sr leadership would somehow expect any useful change from this same bunch of in-bred losers. You get what you pay for I guess.

I'll have you know butt sniffing is not something practiced by many and is not supported by management. My manager said it would not look good in my goals or personal development plan to be seen to do this.

"What's Going on in Pfizer PDM"

Much butt sniffing,same as usuall.

Did she figure out PDM is screwed up and not worth the trouble or the future of PDM is screwed... bailed rather quickly I'd say.

CHP is at Novartis as well??? When has this been announced?

How long before there is a new head of PDM, now Mr C H-P has b******d off to Novartis?

"Dr. Doom is gone forever.. God Bless his sole

Do you mean he's got the boot?"

Maybe Kindler arranged for him/her to have an "accident".

It's not beyond the realm of possibility with these Bozos. I know people who have been threatened, not by Pfizer but by other big pharma's, so it's always an option. They all play by the same rule book, which is the rule of "Get away with whatever you can".

I thought the reply to the top line was a rather clever play on the mis spelling of soul.
Too subtle for you I'm afraid...big grin

"Maybe your "friend in research" could try one or two new things?

1. Learn to use a computer for herself.
2. Get off her arse and introduce herself to a few of her PDM colleagues. You know, be collegial for a change?

Both strategies involve transferrable job skills, and each has been known to occasionally help in the development of new drugs."

and clearly you are a shit head.

Maybe your "friend in research" could try one or two new things?

1. Learn to use a computer for herself.
2. Get off her arse and introduce herself to a few of her PDM colleagues. You know, be collegial for a change?

Both strategies involve transferrable job skills, and each has been known to occasionally help in the development of new drugs.

"Mid Jan 2010

Just like 2009"

Just another feeble attempt by Management to prove they don't discriminate.