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Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/2028
Undergraduate, Global Public-Private Partnerships [GP3]
Discovery Network, Preclinical and Translational Sciences
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.
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 scientific ideas from biotechs, academics, and the vibrant innovation ecosystem from across the world and bring them into Pfizer's research and development organization, to move them faster from idea to the clinic to deliver breakthroughs to patients.
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 challenges that no single organization alone can. GP3 works across Pfizer departments globally to line up the best colleagues to work with external partners on the most stimulating scientific 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 projects, operations, and communications throughout the assignment.
Activities will include:
Project Management and Support
- Project manager that will involve tracking deliverables and managing the projects through their life-cycle.
Project Comms
- Developing and managing the project impact videos, oversight of the GP3 website, managing the team communications across the organization, developing project impact messages and stories.
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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 ad hoc projects
- Team day-to-day assistance
- Involvement in 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. There will be some overseas travel.
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, digital, and commercial; 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.
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 in September 2027 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
- Is proactive and passionate with good organizational skills, including the ability to multitask between competing assignments and has strong verbal and written skills
- A scientific background is also important to enable you to better comprehend the projects.
- Should be AI literate.
- Ability to see projects through to completion, focused on the end-result
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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. This position will close for applications on 25th October 2026.
Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.
Please access 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.
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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
We aim to create a trusting, 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!
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.
DisAbility Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.
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