Primary Care Medical Affairs Undergraduate (Vaccines or Internal Medicine)
Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026
Location: Walton Oaks, Tadworth, Surrey
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: 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.
Department Overview:
The Primary Care Medical Affairs team consists of doctors, pharmacists, and colleagues with life sciences backgrounds who work closely with a cross-functional team to deliver on projects and activities and provide medical and scientific expertise in the field of vaccinology, internal medicine, and antivirals.
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:
* Assist the Medical Affairs team with key projects and deliverables aligned with the medical strategy.
* Helping the Medical Affairs team to stay abreast of relevant published literature and developments.
* Develop in-depth scientific knowledge of Pfizer vaccines within your nominated therapy area(s).
* Learn about the ABPI Code of practice and Pfizer SOPs and help to ensure that all activity is compliant.
* Support the training of other colleagues in the medical data.
* Organise a departmental volunteer day.
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
There may be opportunities to work with people from other departments including fellow undergraduate trainees.
When can I start?
Placements will start on 1st September 2025 and will run for 12 months.
Personal Specification:
* 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 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 Maths and English skills
* Confidence 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
* Expertise with a range of software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and digital communication tools
This position will close for applications on 3rd November 2024.
Please note: We only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.
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