To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below!

Department Overview

In the Specialty Care Business Unit, we support a broad portfolio and pipeline of medicines, including those for Rare Diseases, Inflammation & Immunology and antibiotics for difficult to treat, resistant infections. Medical Affairs is a function primarily tasked with engaging and collaborating with healthcare professionals and professional bodies to facilitate a medical and scientific bridge between Pfizer and the healthcare community.

Pfizer Anti-Infectives is a dynamic and highly diverse business with unique opportunities for growth. Starting with our pioneering work on penicillin in the 1940s, we have a long and proud heritage of addressing evolving infectious disease challenges. We have a portfolio of life-saving antibiotics and antifungals, including a recently launched antibiotic that addresses a true unmet patient need.

Infections can touch us all, at any age and in any country. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought this to light more than ever. Pfizer offers the industry's largest and most diverse portfolio of anti-infectives and continues to invest in novel treatments for infectious diseases. The aim is to address the greatest patient medical needs and partner with the infectious disease community to provide solutions that go beyond the medicine and offer innovative surveillance tools, shape the policy environment, and support stewardship and education programs that help to preserve the efficacy of the antimicrobials we already have available.

Our strategic intent is to make a meaningful contribution to improving global health through:

• Bringing critical anti-infective options to patients and physicians
• Leveraging our expertise and capabilities and working closely with the infectious disease community to address antimicrobial resistance through dynamic stewardship, global policy leadership and innovative surveillance tools

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

You will have the opportunity to work with and assist the medical affairs team on various projects aimed at educating and empowering healthcare professionals and others on the value of anti-infectives, the importance of Antimicrobial Stewardship and tackling Antimicrobial Resistance.

You will develop a multitude of skills including:

• Communication and interpersonal skills through liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Organisational and project management skills through working on a variety of projects/ taking ownership of projects that align with the medical strategy
• Presentation skills by discussing your work at meetings
• Teamwork skills through cross-functional ways of working

Pfizer offers a diverse environment which allows employees numerous opportunities to grow and develop. This is a great chance to be part of the bigger picture, and to assist in ensuring Pfizer maintains a strong and diverse workforce as well as developing a talent pipeline of future Pfizer colleagues. It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better comprehension of the pharma industry and the type of roles it has to offer.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Involvement in medical team projects across the Hospital & Established Portfolio, working with other cross-functional teams when appropriate. This will include planning and delivering educational projects for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Helping the medical team to stay abreast of relevant published literature and developments in the anti-infective therapy area, by reviewing and summarising key information.
• Working with the medical team to align activities in order to appropriately comply with the pharmaceutical industry (ABPI) Code of Practice and other compliance-related processes.
• Assist the medical team with key projects and deliverables aligned with the medical strategy. For instance, this may include projects relating to data analysis and presentation, or developing innovative antimicrobial resistance educational offerings for the healthcare community.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

There may be opportunities to work with people from other departments including fellow undergraduate trainees. For instance, this may involve collaborating with other trainees and colleagues in various projects; previous students have worked with Marketing, Commercial, Corporate Affairs and Global teams on educational projects, and also developing skills in medical writing, data analysis and communicating complex scientific data. You will also get opportunities to attend conferences, meetings, and training in relation to the projects that you work on.

Pfizer also provide a number of volunteering days to be used each year, and this is a great way to do something as a team, but also give back to the community. The undergraduate will help to arrange suitable volunteering opportunities for their team.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2025 and will run for 12 months.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year
• On target for a Degree Classification in a health or science-related field
• Able and self-assured to challenge the status quo
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to use initiative and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong Math and English skills
• Self-assurance to liaise with Pfizer personnel at all levels
• Ability to generate creative and innovative ideas
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tenacity, and the ability to influence others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams

As a reminder.......

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.

This position will close for applications on 10th November 2024.

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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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!

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