Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026
Position: External Communications Undergraduate
Department: Corporate Affairs
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.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below:
Department Overview
Corporate Affairs manages the external face of Pfizer and is accountable for all external engagement with key (non-medical) stakeholders such as the media, the government and patient groups.
The role of the external communications team is to develop and implement high value strategic communication programmes to support Pfizer’s business priorities. The external communications team helps shape the operating environment for our UK business and positively impacts the company’s reputation in the UK.
Through these activities, we increase awareness and comprehension of Pfizer as an innovative biopharmaceutical company. Our Purpose? Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
Working in the Corporate Affairs Directorate gives you a fantastic opportunity to experience engagement with the public, media and UK Government on issues and activities of national importance.
The role will allow you to develop a wide range of skills and to improve your knowledge of both external communications and the pharmaceutical industry. You will assist in developing and implementing corporate affairs tactical plans, including monitoring and evaluating key engagements and programmes with external stakeholders.
Other tasks include:
* Supporting the development of messaging and materials for news media, social media and other digital channels.
* Partnering with cross-functional colleagues to maximise our proactive engagement.
* Monitoring our live social media and press office platforms.
* Providing timely and relevant updates to UK, regional and global colleagues on key activities.
* Coordinating and developing regular updates to senior leaders.
* Supporting the organisation of Pfizer sponsored events, social media campaigns and media engagements.
* Assisting with the preparation of presentations.
* Supporting issues and crisis management.
* Overseeing supplier relationships.
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
* Attend meetings with leaders across the organization.
* Partner with colleagues in the wider corporate affairs team.
* Work closely with industry-leading external agencies.
* Build your own peer network of undergraduate colleagues.
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:
* Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Familiar with social media principles and systems.
* Good attention to detail.
* Ability to work on own initiative or with others.
* Interest in media, social media and policy landscape.
* Creative and flexible, with a willingness to learn.
This position will close for applications on 1st December 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.
Purpose: Breakthroughs that change patients' lives. At Pfizer, we are a patient-centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity, and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business.
DisAbility Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
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