Undergraduate Regulatory Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional membership for TOPRA

Shadowing opportunities

Job summary

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027-2028 is a 12-month placement in the Global Regulatory Sciences team. You will develop and implement regulatory strategies for medicinal products, supporting pre- and post-approval activities across regions and products.

You will contribute to regulatory project documents, dossier responses, and ongoing strategy execution while learning from a diverse team within Pfizer’s Regulatory Strategy department. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a life science degree with placement or year-in-industry requirement.
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and work in a regulatory context.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Compile regulatory project documents, including clinical trial applications and regulatory dossiers.
• Contribute to global regulatory strategies and ensure alignment of regional positions for projects.
• Monitor progress of regulatory plans and address identified risks.

Skills

Adaptable

Analytical

Integrity & Detail

Problem-solving

Project management

Proactive

Written & Oral Communication

IT Expertise

AI Literate

Education

Life science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027-2028 Undergraduate Regulatory Strategist Global Regulatory Sciences Regulatory Strategy Department Overview

• Regulatory Strategy is a dynamic department which proactively collaborates with drug development and various functional lines to ensure Pfizer meets the requirements of Global Health Authorities.
• Working across all stages of the pharmaceutical product life cycle, Regulatory Strategists aim to secure regulatory approval in a compliant, creative, efficient and commercially viable manner by defining and executing asset-specific regulatory strategies.
• The Regulatory Strategy department leads dialogue with Global Health Authorities on behalf of Pfizer.
• Regulatory Strategy engages with different business functions and regions, offering unique insight to research & development and commercial aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.

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

Global Regulatory Sciences supports a diverse portfolio of products spanning multiple therapeutic areas (Inflammation and Immunology & Non-malignant haematology, Internal Medicine, Vaccines, Global Brands). You will have the opportunity to develop and implement regulatory strategies for innovative medicinal products and to maintain Pfizer’s marketed products to the highest standards of quality, safety and efficacy, across different regions. Products can be at any stage in the pharmaceutical product life cycle (pre-approval or post-approval) and so you will have a unique overview of the company, seeing therapies from research stages, through clinical development and onto the market. You will be a part of the day-to-day compilation of general regulatory project documents, clinical trial applications, regulatory dossiers and responses to regulatory questions received from health authorities. You will also contribute to global regulatory strategies and implementation plans, ensuring an aligned regional position is reached and agreed for assigned projects. You will monitor progress of regulatory plans whilst ensuring identified risks are addressed. Moreover, you will take a proactive role in maintaining systems, processes and procedures relating to regulatory strategy.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

Pfizer has consistently ranked amongst the top 100 graduate employers globally and offers many additional opportunities in the form of:

• Communication and presentation training
• Volunteering opportunities
• Participation in cross-functional projects
• Shadowing opportunities
• Professional membership for The Organization for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA)
• Opportunity to attend UK-based TOPRA Careers Fair
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pfizer Share Ownership Plan

When can I start?

Placements will start on the 1st September 2027 and will run for 12 months. This position will close for applications on 1st November 2026.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year
• Adaptable – Desire to learn and a capacity to assimilate and act on new information quickly
• Analytical –Synthesize complex information and identify potential issues before they arise
• Integrity & Attention to Detail – Appreciate the core function of Regulatory Strategy and work to provide the best outcomes for patients.
• Problem-solving – Use innovative and strategic thinking to develop novel solutions to challenges
• Project management – Ability to manage multiple activities and complete tasks on time.
• Proactive – Self-starter with the ability to work individually and as a team.
• Written & Oral Communication – Ability to convert complex data into succinct messages
• IT Expertise - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programmes
• AI Literate

Who can apply?

Applicants must be completing placement as part of a life science degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year. This position will close for applications on 1st November 2026.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid Purpose Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence.

Digital Transformation Strategy One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer iscommitted to celebratingthis,in all itsforms – 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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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!

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