Who can apply?
Applicants must be completing a 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 will only consider candidates who have applied by completing the Pfizer Placement Application Form. Candidates who do not complete and attach the application form will NOT be considered. You can download 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.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below!!
Department Overview
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.
The Discovery Network group aims to find the most groundbreaking ideas from biotechs, academics and the vibrant innovation ecosystem from across the world and bring them in to Pfizer's research and development organization, to move them faster from idea to the clinic to deliver breakthroughs to patients #sciencewillwin.
Pfizer’s UK based global public private partnership [GP3] team focuses on creating novel, expert teams, in particular via the world’s largest life sciences public-private partnership scheme run by the European Commission, to tackle issues that no single organisation alone can handle. GP3 works across Pfizer departments globally to line up the best colleagues to work with external partners on the most stimulating of topics.
This is a great opportunity to get involved and work with this highly skilled team to learn how to manage multiple, super interesting scientific projects, work with many interesting internal and external colleagues, knowing you are helping to develop science and make breakthroughs for patients.
What can I achieve and what will I be responsible for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
Working with the GP3 team, the successful undergraduate will work on [special] projects, processes and communications throughout the assignment.
Activities will include:
Project Management and Support
• Project manager for a defined set of projects that will involve tracking deliverables and managing the projects through their life-cycle.
Project Comms
• Developing and managing the project marketing overviews, managing the GP3 web-site, managing the team communications across the organisation, developing project impact messages and stories.
Project Audit and Reporting
• Contributing to the reporting activities to support the internal and external audit requirements for the European Commission.
Other tasks will include:
Special adhoc projects, team day to day help, social committee involvement, shadowing external meetings
During your year you can expect to develop key skills useful in any office environment. You will learn project management skills that will help you manage multiple projects, with multiple colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to work with other pharma companies and the EC.
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
This role will give you the opportunity to enjoy working as part of a global team, with flexible working. You will work in the hub of the organization across many departments from research, clinical, Pfizer Digital and the Business; all these teams participate in the projects. The projects are varied and therefore you’ll build up your skills in project management, communication and operations. If all this seems daunting don’t worry, we’ll be with you, to help you and show you along the way.
You will have access to a variety of learning and development experiences both through on-the job but also through your project work and training courses. You will be able to attend conferences and participate in team events.
You will receive a competitive salary along with benefits including 25.5 days annual leave.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is dedicated to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve, as we continue to build a culture that encourages, motivates and empowers our employees.
We aim to create a reliable, 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!
When can I start?
Placements will start on 1st September 2026 and will run for 12 months.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Type of person we are looking for, in relation to ‘Skills’, ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Motivation’:
