Clinical Trial Apprentice (CTA)

Pfizer Inc.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is offering a Clinical Trials Apprentice position in Maidstone, UK. This internship provides the opportunity to gain a BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Clinical Trials Specialist). The role involves participating in various tasks necessary for the execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a passion for science, with the necessary educational background, and demonstrate problem-solving skills and effective team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional qualification guidance

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs must include Mathematics and English.
• A-Levels should include Chemistry or Biology at grade C or above.
• Minimum of 104 UCAS points from science disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage TMF filing, quality maintenance, and compliance.
• Develop and deliver sites' ISF and act as primary contact.
• Maintain Pfizer registries and provide reporting for trials.
• Support audit and inspection readiness activities.

Skills

Interest in science

Problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Education

5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above

A-Levels equalling 104 UCAS points

Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work as a Clinical Trials Apprentice and gain a BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Clinical Trials Specialist). The role collaborates with study team members and is responsible for multiple tasks that span study start‑up to study close‑out, enabling efficient execution of clinical trials to high‑quality standards. The Clinical Trial Apprentice (CTA) is an essential part of the Local Study Team and is responsible for supporting key clinical trial tasks for assigned studies to ensure compliance with timelines, GCP, Pfizer SOPs and country regulations. The CTA works independently to carry out key tasks using established procedures and methodologies to ensure completion according to timelines and required quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• TMF filing, quality, maintenance, compliance, and oversight
• Development and delivery of sites' ISF, and eISF when utilized, and act as primary point of contact for the sites and manage the Site Operations/monitor access to eISF prior to SIV
• Maintain Pfizer Registries and systems as required
• Provide reporting to support management of clinical trials
• Provide support with audit and inspection readiness activities
• Perform customization and translation of documents as required
• Manage physical archiving needs as required
• Preparation of documents and communications for distribution to and collection from sites, as required

At the Associate level the CTA may contribute to team projects and initiatives at the country or regional level.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English
• A-Levels equalling 104 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade C or above plus an additional Science or Mathematics
• A Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship in a relevant science discipline (minimum 104 UCAS points)

Personal Qualities & Skills

• Have an interest in science
• Passion for solving problems and ability to apply scientific knowledge to them
• Rational, innovative and creative approach to problem solving
• Passion to continue learning and improving themselves
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within teams as well as independently
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to apply learning from prior experience to new situations and problems
• Ability to evaluate information from a broad range of sources
• Communicates with clarity, purpose and efficiently
• Enthusiastic attitude and approach to teamwork with positive influencing and listening skills
• High energy level; hard working; makes things happen
• Demonstrates sound judgement when making decisions
• Self-driven and able to set personal goals which are realistic and challenging
• Agile, flexible and resilient

The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.

About Pfizer

You're the future. Your ambition, talents, ideas and unique way of looking at the world will help us drive innovation in every part of our business. At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of healthcare products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. We need people with a hugely diverse range of talents. Love Science? Want to work on the business side? Get stuck into an apprenticeship to launch your career. Pfizer's apprenticeship scheme, run in partnership with Cogent Skills, offers the best of both worlds. You'll work with world‑leaders in your field, from researchers to business gurus. You'll study towards a nationally recognised academic or professional qualification. And all the time, you'll be earning a highly competitive salary. Looking for an alternative to college or university, where you can earn while you learn, and build experience with a global leader? Find it at Pfizer. Read More, Cogent Skills is sector based, working with companies from across the Science and Technology Industries embracing Life Sciences, Industrial Sciences and Nuclear.