As Vice President in the worldwide communications department of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), Ray oversees all strategy and execution of the Company’s global media relations programs. He is directly responsible for handling top-tier domestic and international news media company-wide.
Ray is the chief spokesperson for Pfizer. He manages the company’s media relations department and function, including communications programs for executives, crisis and issues management, financial and products communications, as well as, corporate philanthropy and human resource initiatives.
He provides senior communications counsel to various members of the executive leadership team including the presidents of the various divisions, general counsel, CEO and other senior public affairs members globally.
Ray develops and oversees multi-year communications programs, including a fully integrated communications program for executive committee members. The programs includes media relations, speaking engagements, thought pieces and company sponsored events, such as, shareholder meetings and quarterly analysts/media calls.
He works with policy, legal, regulatory, investor relations, marketing, sales and internal communications to ensure a consistent and appropriate message platform.