Global Site and Study Operations Contracting Undergraduate

Pfizer; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programmes

STEM outreach opportunities

Learning resources

Job summary

Pfizer UK is offering an Undergraduate Programme for 2027/2028 in Global Site and Study Operations, focused on Clinical Site Contracting. You will work in a team that drafts, reviews, and negotiates site contracts for clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, gaining hands-on experience in contracting and budgeting.

Applicants must be on track for a UK university placement, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• You must be completing a degree placement at a UK university (Year in Industry/Placement or Gap Year).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic understanding of AI tools and technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support site contracting activities including drafting and negotiating contracts with clinical trial sites.
• Assist in budgeting, terms, and regulatory requirements related to contracts.
• Work with Site Contracting Team Lead across interventional trials and multiple therapeutic areas.
• Learn regulatory requirements relevant to interventional trials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy

AI basics

Attention to detail

Education

Legal degree in progress

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

**Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/2028****Global Site and Study Operations Contracting Undergraduate** Clinical Development and Operations, Global Site and Study OperationsPfizer Research & Development**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.To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below!!**Department Overview**Site Contracting Strategy within Global Site and Study Operations (GSSO) is a global group which plays a key role in the conduct of clinical trials. There are three main areas of accountability:· Drafting and negotiating contracts with clinical trial sites and investigators.· Leading and participating in process and technology improvement projects with legal and other functional groups.· Developing and maintaining the contracting framework and metrics to measure success.· Updating, reviewing and conveying updates to contract templates. In order to promote the development of new medicines the GSSO partners closely with other clinical and clinical operations team members, providing operational and technical expertise to promote the design and execution of clinical trials.**What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?**In this role the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop an in-depth comprehension of the key elements of the clinical site contracting. Through working in GSSO you will get hands-on experience in clinical contracting and how that impacts critical aspects of study execution across multiple therapeutic areas.All successful applicants will have a part of their assignment in Clinical Site Contracting - working closely with an experienced Site Contracting Team Lead. The successful applicant will support the contract and budget drafting and negotiations with clinical trial sites and will be expected to develop a sound technical grasp of the key legal terms, budget concepts and regulatory requirements as they relate to contract negotiations and drafting on one or more interventional clinical trials, with the opportunity to work across multiple Therapeutic Areas. Applicants could also have a secondary assignment focusing on the functions within GSSO that support the studies, for example:· Process support and continuous improvement projects: identifying lessons learned and best practices and using this information to improve processes for the future.· Supporting mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.**What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?**GSSO partners closely with other functions within Pfizer and as such the successful candidate has the opportunity to gain insights into other core clinical development functions including:· Project Management· Clinical· Global and Country Study Management· Local and Global legal counselWe 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.Candidates will be offered participation in voluntary events such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) supported activities and are actively encouraged to get involved in delivering science demonstrations to school pupils as part of the Pfizer STEM outreach programme, at events like Science Fairs.We also encourage membership to a Colleague Resource Group to promote diversity initiatives and influence our culture.**When can I start?**Placements will start on 1st 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· On target for a Legal Degree· 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 (in Word, Excel, PowerPoint· Basic understanding of AI tools and technologies, with curiosity and willingness to develop skills in this area.**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 18th 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. #LI-PFE Work Location Assignment: On Premise