Medical Affairs Undergraduate

2 weeks ago


WaltononThames, United Kingdom Pfizer Full time

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2024/2025

Medical Affairs Undergraduate - Vaccines

Walton Oaks

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.

Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK

Department Overview

The Vaccines team vision is to be an active partner in eradicating disease and preventing death and illness in the UK by supporting the delivery of sustainable, high-quality immunisation as part of an integrated life-course prevention strategy. The Vaccines Medical Affairs team consists of doctors, pharmacists and colleagues with life sciences backgrounds who work closely with a cross functional team (colleagues from other departments) to deliver on projects and activities and provide medical and scientific expertise in the field of vaccinology. The Medical Affairs team is also involved in developing new ways to engage with and partner with healthcare professionals, patients & other stakeholders.

The purpose of the undergraduate role is to gain an insight into the pharmaceutical industry and meet experts working in a wide range of roles and departments. The opportunity to work cross-functionally, with other teams, offers an insight into the different career opportunities industry has to offer.

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 interpersonal 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. This will include supporting and delivering projects for both internal and external stakeholders. For instance, this may include projects relating to data analysis and presentation, investigator initiated research (ISR), clinical trials, non-interventional studies, database studies and registries.- Helping the Medical Affairs team to stay abreast of relevant published literature and developments, by reviewing and summarising key information.- You will develop in-depth scientific knowledge of Pfizer vaccines within your nominated therapy area(s) as well as that of key competitors- You will learn about the ABPI Code of practice and Pfizer SOPs (standard operating procedures) and help to ensure that all activity is compliant. You will compile relevant case studies to improve team knowledge on relevant industry regulations (e.g. ABPI code of practice) and Pfizer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).- Support the training of other colleagues in the medical data- Organise a departmental volunteer day

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 pharmaceutical industry and the type of roles it has to offer.

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 Pfizer UK undergraduates have worked with marketing, corporate affairs and global teams on educational projects and also develop 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.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 2nd September 2024 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 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 s



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