Oars Undergraduate

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026

Optimization, Analytics & Recruitment Solutions Undergraduate - Recruitment Solutions

Clinical Development and Operations, Optimization, Analytics & Recruitment Solutions

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.

Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below

Department Overview

The Optimization, Analytics & Recruitment Solutions Team (OARS) aims to transform clinical trials at Pfizer, establish a new standard for clinical trial experience and deliver analytics and insights for optimized R&D performance.

Across OARS, we have a talented global team delivering core capabilities spanning clinical trial country & site feasibility; protocol insights & optimization; recruitment & retention strategies; clinical trial investigative site partnerships & site experience; clinical trial participant experience & patient engagement and decision-making analytics & benchmarking.

The Recruitment Solutions teams include the Recruitment Strategy and Participant Experience & Ecosystem Teams. This involves developing a deep understanding of the patient and site needs for each trial, and implementing strategic and innovative enrollment planning to ensure achievement of study recruitment and timeline goals, while delivering a world-class participant and site experience that increases access and awareness to Pfizer clinical trials.

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

All successful applicants will have their assignment in OARS - working closely with experienced members of the team. The successful applicant will become part of the OARS team and will be expected to develop a sound understanding of patient recruitment and the clinical trial experience for sites and participants. This may include assisting in the development of recruitment strategies and the design of creative engagement content for clinical trial sites and participants

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
- Clinical Development
- Project Management
- Sourcing Compliance Management

We aim to facilitate an awareness of other areas of the business across the course of the placement, to provide a rounded awareness of the pharmaceutical business.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to have access to an extensive library of training tools and participate in regular educational sessions.

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, 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 good Degree Classification
- Self-motivated with ability to work freely
- Demonstrated effectiveness working as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail focused
- Solution oriented and good joint problem solving abilities
- High IT literacy (experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Please access the Word version of the Application Form here:
Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK

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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

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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.

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