Student Placement - Pharmaceutical Business Operations & Project Management

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper & Hall Limited in London is seeking a 12-month Governance, Privacy and Capabilities student placement to gain hands-on experience across compliance, privacy, capability-building, business transformation, and cross-functional project delivery. You will support initiatives to strengthen governance, simplify processes, and enable colleagues to deliver high-quality work to the highest standards.

The role is based in Moorgate, London in modern co-working facilities with excellent transport

Qualifications

• Pursuing a UK university degree with a 12-month placement requirement.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational abilities.
• Interest in governance, compliance, privacy, or training and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of governance, privacy, compliance and capability-building.
• Support delivery of governance, privacy and compliance initiatives.
• Assist in adopting new technologies, process simplification and automation.
• Help design and deliver training and capability-building programmes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic projects.
• Engage in patient and cross-functional initiatives while learning and growing.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

IT skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Sc. in life science or Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare qualification

Job description

12-Month Governance, Privacy and Capabilities Student Placement offering hands-on experience in compliance, privacy, capability-building, business transformation, and cross-functional project delivery.

Financial Package: A highly competitive placement salary, plus a £2,000 sign-on bonus paid upon starting to assist with your transition.

The Governance, Process Assurance and Capabilities (GPAC) team brings together the UK Business Practices (BP), Medical Ethics & Integrity (ME&I), Privacy, and Foundational Capabilities functions. The team is responsible for governance frameworks, privacy, SOP management, process assurance, compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice, and employee capability development.

As part of GPAC, you will support initiatives that strengthen compliance, simplify processes, enhance capability-building, and enable colleagues across the organisation to deliver high-quality work to the highest standards.

This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of governance, process assurance, privacy, compliance, and capability-building activities within a leading healthcare organisation.
• Support the delivery of compliance, governance, and privacy initiatives that help ensure adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Contribute to business improvement projects by supporting the adoption of innovative technologies, process simplification, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training and capability-building programmes to help colleagues develop the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles effectively.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects and build strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Participate in patient engagement and other cross-functional initiatives, while taking on stretch assignments to support personal and professional development.

Requirements:

• You must be currently studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.
• Working towards a B.Sc. in life science, Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare qualification
• Project management skills, with experience delivering initiatives from start to finish against clear goals and objectives.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and IT skills.
• An interest or previous experience in governance, process assurance, compliance, privacy, or training, with a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.

How to Apply (Please Read):

Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.

Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.

Next Steps:

In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date:

June 2027

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.