Optimization, Analytics & Recruitment Solutions Undergraduate

Pfizer; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is offering a Year in Industry placement in its UK Undergraduate Programme for 2026/2027. This role focuses on optimization, analytics, and recruitment solutions within clinical trials. Candidates will work closely with experienced team members to gain hands-on experience in clinical study planning and recruitment strategies. Applicants must be currently undertaking a UK university degree. This opportunity includes training exposure and involvement in core clinical development functions.

Benefits

Access to training library

Regular educational sessions

Opportunities for STEM outreach events

Qualifications

• Currently completing a UK university degree as part of placement.
• Must target a good degree classification.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in planning and implementation of clinical studies.
• Support decision-making by using data for site selection and recruitment.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategies and engagement content.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail focused and solution oriented

Good problem-solving abilities

High IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Currently undertaking a UK university placement

Job description

About the role

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2026 / 2027 – Optimization, Analytics & Recruitment Solutions.
This placement is part of the Recruitment Solutions team within OARS, which transforms clinical trials by delivering analytics, insights and patient‑centric recruitment strategies.

Eligibility

Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a UK university degree (Year in Industry / Industrial Placement or Gap Year).
Candidates must submit the Pfizer Placement Application Form; CVs or cover letters are not considered.

Applications close 4th January 2026.

Responsibilities

The placement will involve working closely with experienced OARS members to:

• Gain hands‑on experience in the planning and implementation stages of clinical studies.
• Support early decision‑making by using data to inform country, site selection and recruitment strategies.
• Assist in the development of recruitment strategies and design of creative engagement content for sites and participants.
• Participate in the delivery of recruitment and retention strategies, including stakeholder engagement and participant experience initiatives.

Person Specification

• Currently undertaking a UK university placement (Year in Industry / Industrial Placement or Gap Year).
• Target for a good degree classification.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail focused, solution oriented with good problem‑solving abilities.
• High IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits and Opportunities

In addition to placement experience, successful candidates will gain exposure to other core clinical development functions such as:

• Clinical Development
• Project Management
• Sourcing Compliance Management

Access to an extensive training library and regular educational sessions.
Opportunities to participate in voluntary STEM outreach events.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pfizer is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Disability Confident

Pfizer is a Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments to support the application and future career.