Undergraduate, Global Public-Private Partnerships

Pfizer; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25.5 days annual leave

Job summary

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/2028 invites you to join the Global Public-Private Partnerships GP3 Discovery Network within Preclinical and Translational Sciences. You will support project management and communications across multiple teams, gaining exposure to how external partners help move science toward patients.

Placements start September 2027 and run for 12 months. Applicants must be completing a degree placement at a UK university and must apply via the Pfizer Placement

Qualifications

• Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a UK degree course (Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year).

Responsibilities

• Project Management and Support: track deliverables and manage project life-cycle.
• Project Comms: develop and manage project impact videos, oversee GP3 website, coordinate team communications.
• Project Audit and Reporting: support reporting for EC audit requirements.
• Ad hoc projects and meetings support.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Job description

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/2028

Undergraduate, Global Public-Private Partnerships [GP3] Discovery Network, Preclinical and Translational Sciences

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.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who have applied by completing the Pfizer Placement Application Form.

Department Overview

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. The Discovery Network group aims to find the most groundbreaking scientific ideas from biotechs, academics and the vibrant innovation ecosystem from across the world and bring them in to Pfizer's research and development organization, to move them faster from idea to the clinic to deliver breakthroughs to patients. Pfizer's UK based global public private partnership [GP3] team focuses on creating novel, expert teams, in particular via the world's largest life sciences public-private partnership scheme run by the European Commission, to tackle challenges that no single organisation alone can. GP3 works across Pfizer departments globally to line up the best colleagues to work with external partners on the most stimulating scientific topics. This is a great opportunity to get involved and work with this highly skilled team to learn how to manage multiple, super interesting scientific projects, work with many interesting internal and external colleagues, knowing you are helping to develop science and make breakthroughs for patients.

Responsibilities

• Project Management and Support Project manager that will involve tracking deliverables and managing the projects through their life-cycle.
• Project Comms Developing and managing the project impact videos, oversight of the GP3 web-site, managing the team communications across the organisation, developing project impact messages and stories.
• Project Audit and Reporting Contributing to the reporting activities to support the internal and external audit requirements for the European Commission.
• Special adhoc projects, team day to day assistance, involvement in external meetings.

Skills & Development

During your year you can expect to develop key skills useful in any office environment. You will learn project management skills that will help you manage multiple projects, with multiple colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to work with other pharma companies and the EC. There will be some overseas travel.

Benefits

This role will give you the opportunity to enjoy working as part of a global team, with flexible working. You will work in the hub of the organization across many departments from research, clinical, digital and commercial; all these teams participate in the projects. The projects are varied and therefore you’ll build up your skills in project management, communication and operations. You will have access to a variety of learning and development experiences both through on-the job but also through your project work and training courses. You will be able to attend conferences and participate in team events. You will receive a competitive salary along with benefits including 25.5 days annual leave.

Work Location & Start Date

Work Location Assignment: On Premise. Placements will start in September 2027 and will run for 12 months.

Closing Date

This position will close for applications on 25th October 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is dedicated to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve, as we continue to build a culture that encourages, motivates and empowers our employees. We aim to create a reliable, 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. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

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