Junior Data Manager - Undergraduate

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in the UK seeks a Junior Data Manager for a placement starting on September 1, 2026, for 12 months. The role involves ensuring high-quality data management and participation in clinical data activities. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of clinical development, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Opportunities for personal development in a global work environment are also offered. Applications close on January 4, 2026, with forms only accepted, no CVs.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop personal skills

Experience in a global, cross-functional environment

Flexible workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must be completing placement as part of University Degree (Health Sciences or Technology preferred).
• Essential knowledge of clinical development and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to learn data management processes and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality review and query management of clinical data.
• Participate in data management activities ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality study-specific documents.

Skills

Clinical development knowledge

Data management processes

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to learn technical systems

Education

University degree (Health Sciences or Technology)

Tools

Spotfire

J-Review

Job description

Junior Data Manager

Research & Development / Clinical Development and Operations (CD&O)
Clinical Data and Information Sciences (CDIS)

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.

Department Overview

Clinical Data and Information Sciences is the function that manages the collection of clinical trial data and prepares it so it can be used for analysis to support a regulatory submission. It combines the disciplines of medical and scientific knowledge with IT skills including database design and system validation.

The CDIS department is accountable for data management within Pfizer and ensures all clinical data is collected and managed to Good Clinical Practice and all associated regulations. CDIS’s purpose is to deliver the right data, with integrity, on time, every time.

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

As part of the Clinical Data and Information Sciences group, an integral delivery unit within the Clinical Development and Operations (CD&O) organization, the Junior Data Manager is accountable for timely and high quality data review and query management of clinical data supporting the Pfizer portfolio. The Junior Data Manager executes on key data management deliverables used to collect, review, monitor, and ensure the integrity of clinical data.

Other tasks will include:

• Participate in CDIS activities including data review and query management, ensures quality database design including documentation, testing, validation, and implementation of clinical data collection tools, CRF and non‑CRF, using an electronic data capture (EDC) system and/or other data collection systems.
• Assist with work carried out in accordance with applicable SOPs and working practices.
• Assist with the required study‑specific CDIS documents in the Trial Master File (TMF) are of high quality and are filed contemporaneously to support downstream inspection and submission readiness activities.
• Assist with operational excellence in partnership with Data Manager and CDIS for application of standards, data acquisition, proactive data review and query management, data cleaning, e‑data processing, data access and visualization, DM metrics reporting, database release, and submission related activities.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

As well as learning the processes of data management within a regulatory environment, there will also be the option to develop personal skills while working within a global, cross‑functional business environment. There will be the opportunity to build skills that have application within the pharmaceutical industry and beyond.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2026 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 (Health Sciences experience or Technology degree preferred)
• Has fundamental knowledge of clinical development and pharmaceuticals as a regulated industry
• Has fundamental knowledge of healthcare regulatory authorities (e.g. FDA, Health Canada)
• Ability to learn clinical data management processes and principles in area of remit
• Demonstrates required verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate remotely
• Minimum 0‑2 years Data Management university experience required
• Capable to learn technical data systems
• Capable to learn how to use data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire, J‑Review)
• Awareness of MedDRA/WHO‑Drug preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Just a reminder re 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 04th January 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.

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.

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!

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!