Undergraduate Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is offering an Undergraduate placement focused on Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence in the UK. This role requires candidates enrolled in a UK university degree program, providing an opportunity to monitor regulatory changes and collaborate across teams to influence policy outcomes. Skills in communication and network building are essential. The position starts in September 2025 and lasts for 12 months, offering valuable experience in regulatory affairs within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for interaction with global colleagues

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
• On target for a Degree Classification.
• Good communication and social skills.
• Ability to build networks and alliances.
• Comfortable working on their own and in a wide range of team roles.
• Can view issues from different angles and can project future impacts.
• Willing to challenge.
• Can analyze and summarise complex data into simple messages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse changes in the regulatory environment.
• Present at meetings to advise on key issues.
• Work with teams to develop Pfizer's view on key issues.
• Provide input to the development of strategies impacting regulation.
• Identify opportunities to use Pfizer's points of view externally.

Job description

Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence Undergraduate

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life‑changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Pfizer Research and Development (PRD)/Global Regulatory Science (GRS)

Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence – Europe/International Regulatory Policy

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.

Only candidates who complete and attach the Pfizer Placement Application Form will be considered. Candidates who do not complete and attach the application form will NOT be considered. You can download the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.

Department Overview

The Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence team is accountable for monitoring changes in the external regulatory environment worldwide. The team also coordinates and drives Pfizer’s response to these changes. Discussions with internal colleagues specialising in affected areas, ranging from clinical development to digital technologies, allow the regulatory policy team to develop a point of view, which Pfizer uses during discussions with regulators (e.g. the EU Medicines Agency, US FDA, China Regulatory Authority) and colleagues from other pharmaceutical companies. The Undergraduate positions are based Sandwich or Walton Oaks, UK.

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

During the year the Undergraduate has responsibility for:

• Monitoring and analysing changes in the regulatory environment, identifying important trends and assessing the potential impact of these on Pfizer.
• Presenting at meetings to advise on key issues and their potential impact (e.g. conducting clinical trials for new medicines, opportunities to accelerate the development of new medicines, strengthening regulatory systems and pathways).
• Working with teams to develop and agree the Pfizer view on key issues, to provide material for future activity.
• Provide input to the development of strategies and plans aimed at influencing the external regulatory environment.
• Identifying opportunities where Pfizer points of view can be used externally.

The regulatory environment is complex and constantly changing so you will need to be able to manage multiple issues and deliver to time and quality standards.

During the year, you could also expect to gain:

• A year’s experience working in a high priority area within the company in a small, highly dedicated team that develops and uses Pfizer’s influence to aid the development of medicines.
• A broad comprehension of the role of regulatory affairs and the regulatory environment and how they impact the discovery, development and marketing of pharmaceuticals.
• Appreciate how different departments across Pfizer interact to work towards common goals.
• Specialist knowledge of regulatory issues and an appreciation of Pfizer’s role in the external environment.
• Being part of a team that helps to deliver new products as speedily as possible to where they are needed – the patients.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

There will be many opportunities to interact face‑to‑face and virtually (via Webex, teleconference, etc) with Pfizer colleagues around the world. There will also be opportunities for interaction with people working on similar issues in other pharmaceutical companies.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2025 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
• On target for a Degree Classification
• Good communication and social skills
• Ability to build networks and alliances
• Comfortable working on their own and in a wide range of team roles
• Can view issues from different angles and can project future impacts
• Willing to challenge
• Can analyze and summarise complex data into simple messages

This position will close for applications on 1 February 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.

Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.

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.

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!