Undergraduate Clinical Scientist

Pfizer Inc.; Gomshall; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer UK offers an Undergraduate Programme 2027/##### in Clinical Scientist roles within Medical Evidence Science & Operations. Applicants must be on a UK university placement (Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year) and fluent in English.

The role is hybrid, with office attendance in the UK and opportunities to work across global epidemiological studies. The team supports vaccine development through clinical studies, data review, and health outcomes research, fostering growth and

Qualifications

• Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a degree course at a UK University
• Fluent in speaking and writing in English is essential
• Eligible to work unrestricted in the UK on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the procurement and shipping of study related supplies
• Insight into the ethical and regulatory environment and requirements for approving vaccine clinical research in different countries
• How to perform clinical data review and interpretation of clinical data
• How to effectively provide clinical and operational oversight of a clinical study, including study set up activity tracking, enrolment tracking, site and laboratory co-monitoring
• Comprehend the importance of monitoring vaccine safety and the well-being of study participants
• Working with key opinion leaders with expertise in epidemiological and health outcomes research
• Special small projects to improve how Evidence Generation functions

Skills

English fluency

Education

Degree in Life sciences / Epidemiology / Health economics

Job description

Undergraduate Clinical Scientist

2026-10-02T00:00:00

Surrey

Surrey

GB

GU5 9NU

Any

2026-11-03T05:04:47.89

Job Description

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/##### Clinical Scientist Undergraduate Medical Evidence Science & Operations

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. Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria. The Medical Evidence Science & Operations team has staff located in the US and Europe and supports the clinical development of vaccines across the globe, with a strong focus on epidemiological research of disease burden and vaccine impact.

The Clinical Scientist provides medical, scientific and clinical study and project support for multiple, global, Phase 4 vaccine clinical and epidemiology studies in a clinical program. The position will be hybrid based, with attendance at one of our UK offices. We are a busy, collaborative and friendly group that deals with a variety of activities to support the Pfizer business with the patients' need being at the heart of everything we do.

The Medical Evidence Science & Operations team will provide an insight into developing a vaccine, the epidemiological studies needed to establish disease burden, vaccine effectiveness and health economic outcomes and an opportunity to work with clinical research professionals. Through working in a busy clinical environment you can look forward to developing clinical research knowledge, business skills and being a valued team player. Pfizer also offers a diverse environment which allows employees numerous opportunities to grow and develop.

It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better appreciation of the role that clinical research plays in the pharma industry and the type of roles it has to offer.

• Coordinating the procurement and shipping of study related supplies
• Insight into the ethical and regulatory environment and requirements for approving vaccine clinical research in different countries
• How to perform clinical data review and interpretation of clinical data
• How to effectively provide clinical and operational oversight of a clinical study, including study set up activity tracking, enrolment tracking, site and laboratory co-monitoring
• Comprehend the importance of monitoring vaccine safety and the well-being of study participants.
• Working with key opinion leaders with expertise in epidemiological and health outcomes research.
• Special small projects to improve how Evidence Generation functions

Building personal expertise through support of Evidence Generation clinical programs. Training and development needs to ensure a broadening skill and knowledge base and to maximise/optimise career development and contribution to the business. Cross-functional working with colleagues and key stakeholders to promote global vaccine clinical research.

Opportunities to work on STEM related activities with local schools and other charity projects in line with Pfizer charity work. Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

On target for a Degree Classification preferably in Life sciences, Epidemiology or Health economics. Fluent in speaking and writing in English is essential.

Eligibility to work unrestricted in the UK on a full-time basis. 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. Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.

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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. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.

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