Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2024/2025

Medical Affairs Undergraduate – Rheumatology & Gastroenterology

Location: Walton Oaks

Who can apply?

Applicants must be completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered. Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.  Learn more about this exciting opportunity below!!

Department Overview 
 

The Rheumatology & Gastroenterology medical team fosters a dynamic, engaging and collaborative working environment, where innovation is welcomed. The team consists of medical doctors, pharmacists and colleagues with life sciences backgrounds. We work closely with Pfizer cross functional teams (colleagues from other departments) to deliver on projects, spanning a wide variety of activities, that utilize our scientific expertise in the field of Rheumatology & Gastroenterology. The rewarding work undertaken directly aims to improve medicines access and scientific information to both patients and our healthcare partners. This ultimately requires medical affairs colleagues to become close and trusted partners with healthcare professionals, patients advocacy groups and other stakeholders.

The current Rheumatology & Gastroenterology portfolio consists of exciting inline, early launch and pipeline assets, which significantly impact patient lives. Multiple opportunities exist for undergraduates to gain experience across the breadth of medical affairs competencies. 

The purpose of the undergraduate role is ultimately to gain a broad insight into the pharmaceutical industry, and meet experts working across a wide range of departments. The opportunity to work cross-functionally, with other teams, offers an insight into the different career opportunities industry has to offer.

What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?

As part of a vibrant and talented Medical Affairs team, you can look forward to developing numerous skills and being a valued team player. 

You will develop a multitude of skills including:

• Communication and interactive skills through liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Organisational and project management skills through working on a variety of projects
• Presentation skills by discussing your work at meetings
• Teamwork skills through your role in various matrix teams

Roles and opportunities will include:

• Project Management: Assist the Medical Affairs team with key projects and deliverables aligned with the medical strategy. This will include supporting and delivering projects for both internal and external stakeholders. For instance, this may include projects relating to data analysis and presentation, investigator initiated research (ISR), clinical trials, non-interventional studies, database studies and registries.
• Research Skills: Help the Medical Affairs team to stay abreast of relevant published literature and developments, by reviewing and summarising key information
• Scientific Expertise: You will develop in-depth scientific knowledge of Rheumatology & Gastroenterology, and across the Pfizer Rheumatology & Gastroenterology portfolio (including pipeline assets)
• Compliance: Training will be provided on the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Code of practice and Pfizer standard operating procedures (SOPs).  You will compile relevant case studies and keep up to date with relevant industry regulations, to maintain the team’s knowledge
• Training: Supporting educational teams with the training of field colleagues on scientific medical data
• Culture & Organisational Leadership: Multiple opportunities exist for undergraduates to get involved in Pfizer cultural enhancing projects, such as; Volunteering Days, STEM outreach and engagement, Sustainabilty programs and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Pfizer offers a supportive environment which encourages employee growth and develop. This is a great chance to broaden your comprehension of the pharmaceutical industry from within an industry leading multinational organization.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

There may be opportunities to work within other departments, including fellow undergraduate trainees. For instance, this may involve collaborating with other trainees and colleagues in various projects; previous Pfizer UK undergraduates have worked with marketing, corporate affairs and global teams on educational projects and also develop skills in medical writing, data analysis and conveying complex scientific data. You will also get opportunities to attend conferences, meetings and training in relation to relevant projects.

When would I start?

Placements will start on 2nd September 2024 and will run for 12 months.

Organisational Relationships (including role to which the position reports):

Reports to: Rheumatology & Gastroenterology, Medical Affairs Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Type of person we are looking for, in relation to ‘Skills’, ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Motivation’:

• Must be studying for a Degree and taking Industrial Placement as part of degree course or taking gap year

• On target for a Degree Classification in a Medical, Pharmacy or Science degree
• Able and self-assured to challenge the status quo
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to use initiative and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong Science, Maths and English skills
• Self-assurance to liaise with Pfizer personnel at all levels
• Ability to generate creative and innovative ideas
• Excellent interactive skills, tenacity and the ability to democratically voice opinions
• Expertise with a range of software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and digital communication tools (e.g. apps, websites, social media).

Application Closing Date

This position will close for applications on 14th April 2024

Just a reminder re who can apply….

Applicants must be completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.

Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.

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Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!