Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer discovers, develops, produces, and markets pharmaceutical drugs for use as medications to be administered (or self-administered) to patients to cure them, vaccinate them, or alleviate a symptom. Pfizer deals in generic and brand medications.

It is Pfizer's responsibility, as the pharmaceutical company seeking to market a drug, to test it and submit evidence that it is safe and effective. This evidence is submitted in the form of a submission and includes efficacy, safety, and the benefit-risk profile of the drug. These dossiers are customised for each region globally to meet Regulatory Authority requirements.

Department Overview

The Global Regulatory Operations (GRO) organisation is a global organisation supporting over 42,000 medicinal applications being submitted to Regulatory Authorities across 175 markets each year. We play a vital part in ensuring Pfizer's medicines reach and maintain market authorization and are readily available to patients.

Across the Pharmaceutical Industry, Pfizer is considered one of the leaders in Regulatory Operations due to our innovation, design, and implementation of new technical solutions and process designs. This role focuses heavily on continuous improvements, project management, and change management initiates which help us retain this "leaders in industry" vision.

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

The regulatory environment is complex, multifactorial, and constantly changing, providing undergraduates the opportunity to manage multiple, complex issues, and deliver to time and quality standards. During the year, an Undergraduate will be accountable

for:

• Project Support/Management: Oversight and contributing to projects of local and/or global scope which define and streamline essential business processes to increase efficiency and reduce time
• Quality Oversight: Analysing metrics data to identify compliance risks as well as drive continuous process improvement and compliance oversight.
• Compliance Oversight: Identify, document and track compliance issues and support analysis and remediation activities
• Business Process & System Design: Participate in developing business processes and aiding in system design and testing to support new technical capabilities and ensure consistency across the organization.
• Process Re-Engineering: Accountability for process development and change management in the context of Global Regulatory Operations.
• Communication and Change Management: Developing and maintaining instructional documents, procedures, and guidelines to lead our state of continuous improvements.

What could you expect to gain?

• A year's experience working in a multidisciplinary team that oversees global processes where you are valued as a key member and pushed to develop as an individual.
• A broad range of important transferable skills including excellent communication, problem solving, data analysis, and adaptability enhancing your future employment opportunities.
• Knowledge on how different departments across Pfizer interact to work towards common goals and the pride of helping patients across the globe.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

• We provide comprehensive training on relevant systems and processes and invest time in your personal development - we want you to achieve growth while working with us.
• Pfizer understands the value in support the community; undergraduates are given the opportunity to become Volunteering Ambassadors as part of their placement and volunteer locally for 5 working days throughout the year.
• Undergraduates are given the opportunity to improve a spectrum of skills including project management, communication and interactive skills through carrying out teamwork and global projects.
• A Pfizer placement offers a stepping stone into the pharmaceutical industry in a company that has consistently been ranked amongst the top 100 graduate employers.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2025.

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
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to generate creative and innovative ideas
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Enthusiasm and pro-active attitude
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Technical awareness
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and presentation skills
• Ability to foster and nurture professional relationships

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 24th 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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Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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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