Undergraduate Junior Data Manager

Pfizer Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Junior Data Manager for the Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2026/2027. The role involves participating in data management activities, ensuring quality database design, and assisting with clinical trial data documentation. Ideal applicants are completing a degree in Health Sciences or Technology, with fundamental knowledge of clinical development and data management. This position offers valuable experience in a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence and compliance.

Qualifications

• Completed placement as part of a university degree, preferably in Health Sciences or Technology.
• Fundamental knowledge of clinical development and pharmaceuticals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical data review and query management.
• Ensure quality database design and validation of data collection tools.
• Assist with study‑specific documents in the Trial Master File.

Skills

Communication skills

Data management

Data visualization tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

University degree in Health Sciences or Technology

Tools

Spotfire

J-Review

Job description

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2026/2027 – Junior Data Manager (Research & Development/Clinical Development and Operations)

Department: Clinical Data and Information Sciences (CDIS) – a delivery unit within the Clinical Development and Operations (CD&O) organisation.

Location

LI-PFE – On Premise.

Who can apply?

• 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.

Department Overview

Clinical Data and Information Sciences manages the collection of clinical trial data and prepares it for analysis to support regulatory submissions. It combines medical and scientific knowledge with IT skills, including database design and system validation. CDIS ensures all clinical data is collected and managed to Good Clinical Practice and all associated regulations, delivering data with integrity on time, every time.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CDIS activities, including data review and query management.
• Ensure quality database design, including documentation, testing, validation and implementation of clinical data collection tools (CRF and non‑CRF) using an electronic data capture (EDC) system and/or other data collection systems.
• Assist with work carried out in accordance with applicable SOPs and working practices.
• Assist with the required study‑specific CDIS documents in the Trial Master File (TMF) to be of high quality and filed contemporaneously to support downstream inspection and submission readiness activities.
• Assist with operational excellence in partnership with Data Manager and CDIS for application of standards, data acquisition, proactive data review and query management, data cleaning, e‑data processing, data access and visualization, DM metrics reporting, database release and submission‑related activities.

Person Specification

• Completing placement as part of a university degree (Health Sciences experience or Technology degree preferred).
• Fundamental knowledge of clinical development and pharmaceuticals as a regulated industry.
• Fundamental knowledge of healthcare regulatory authorities (e.g. FDA, Health Canada).
• Ability to learn clinical data management processes and principles in area of remit.
• Demonstrates required verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate remotely.
• Minimum 0–2 years Data Management university experience required.
• Capable to learn technical data systems.
• Capable to learn how to use data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire, J‑Review).
• Awareness of MedDRA/WHO‑Drug preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Disability Confident Employer

Pfizer is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and encourages 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.