Combined global workforce to be reduced by 15%

PFIZER said it was too early to say what impact its merger with Wyeth would have in Ireland or if there would be any job cuts here.

Between them, Pfizer — the world’s largest pharmaceutical company — and Wyeth employ more than 5,000 people in Ireland. Pfizer announced yesterday it was cutting 15% of its combined global workforce.

A spokeswoman for Pfizer said: “At this point, the company is still working through the implementation plans, so it would be premature to comment specific-ally on where the reductions will take place.