Global Site and Study Operations Undergraduate

Pfizer; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/2028 sits within Pfizer Research & Development. The role is a 12-month placement starting 1 September 2027, designed for UK university students on Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year to explore Global Site and Study Operations.

You will gain hands-on exposure to study lifecycle elements across Therapeutic Areas, working with Global Study Management, Start-Up, and Clinical Operations planning teams, contributing to site activation and

Qualifications

• Completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University (Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year)
• On target for a Degree Classification
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Demonstrated effectiveness working as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Willingness to develop AI skills in this area

Responsibilities

• Assist in Global Study Management under supervision
• Support Start-Up Project Management and site activation
• Contribute to Clinical Operations Planning and regional coordination
• Assist Site Operations and country-level study activities
• Help with resource management and project staffing decisions
• Support process improvement projects and lessons learned

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong written/verbal communication

IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Currently pursuing a UK university degree (Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/2028 Global Site and Study Operations Undergraduate Clinical Development and Operations, Global Site and Study Operations

Pfizer 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.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below!!

Department Overview

Global Site and Study Operations (GSSO) is a global group which plays a key role in the conduct of clinical trials.

• Seamless end-to-end global operational leadership and execution of studies.
• Ensuring the completion and collection of regulatory and contractual documentation with investigative sites, including negotiating site budgets and contracts.
• Overseeing the clinical trial execution that happens in the field i.e., the conduct of clinical trials sponsored by Pfizer at investigative sites.

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 study lifecycle. Through working in GSSO you will get hands‑on experience in many critical aspects of study execution across multiple therapeutic areas. All successful applicants will support a study team and will be expected to develop a sound technical grasp of the key clinical trial deliverables on one or more interventional clinical trials, with the opportunity to work across multiple Therapeutic Areas.

Applicants will have their assignment in one or more of the following areas:

• Global Study Management - working closely with an experienced Global Study Manager, and/or Clinical Study Team Associate.
• Start-Up Project Management - project managing site activation.
• Clinical Operations Planning – bringing together technology, project planning and resource management.
• Operations - working alongside Clinical Trial and GSSO Associates and Site Activation Partners, supporting study operations at the country or regional level.
• Site Operations – working with investigative sites throughout the study lifecycle.
• Resource management - comprehending the calculations driving the business need for more or less staff for projects, and where these should be placed.
• Process support and continuous improvement projects - identifying lessons learned and best practices and using this information to improve processes for the future.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

• Project Management
• Clinical
• Clinical Data Sciences
• Regulatory
• Contracts and Legal

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 Degree Classification
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• 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 18-Oct-2026.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer iscommitted to celebratingthis,in all itsforms – 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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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.

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