Vaccines Marketing Undergraduate

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Guildford is seeking a marketing placement student for a one-year opportunity. This role involves promoting brand plans, creating marketing materials, and engaging in project management within a busy marketing team. Ideal candidates are organized, flexible, and pursuing a degree in marketing or a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits like 25.5 days annual leave, commencing on September 1, 2026.

Benefits

25.5 days annual leave

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• On target for a degree classification.
• Completing placement as part of university degree.
• Strong interactive skills and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote operational brand plans for the UK.
• Create marketing materials for healthcare professionals.
• Steer projects with the sales team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Flexibility

Customer insight analysis

Education

Degree in Marketing/Digital Marketing/Business/Life Sciences

Job description

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. Candidates who do not complete and attach the application form will NOT be considered.

The Pfizer Vaccines marketing team provides you with the opportunity to work with experts in pharmaceutical marketing and has a wealth of opportunities available across a variety of brands and therapy areas. Through working in a busy marketing environment you can look forward to developing critical business skills and being a valued team player. These skills will include clear communication through liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders, project management and multi-tasking while working on a variety of projects, and also leadership by owning some aspects of a brand promotional campaign and budget. The role provides experience in both strategic and operational aspects of marketing; and exposure to a range of colleagues and roles within the organisation and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Promote the development and implementation of the operational brand plans for the UK, in order to deliver the revenue and patient expectations for the brand(s) in line with allocated marketing expenditure.
• Creating marketing materials to communicate up-to-date and accurate scientific data to predominantly a Healthcare Professionals audience through multi‑channel approaches.
• Bring customer insight into the brand team to influence/shape brand tactics.
• Steer and coordinate projects with the sales team and UK cross‑functional team.

Major Duties and Assignments

• Work with other members of the Marketing and Sales team to deliver our operating plan for the brands in the portfolio.
• Assignments span across brand marketing and digital (multi‑channel) activities.
• Develop and promote appropriate programmes and activities to address challenges and maximise opportunities as required, whilst adhering to relevant company procedures and the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry Code of Practice.
• Seek & develop insights into the needs of all customer groups within the assigned disease area(s) to ensure customer centric implementation of brand tactics.
• Manage assigned brand marketing projects and associated project budgets, ensuring appropriate spend across activities in line with the brand operating plan.
• Bring to the brand team creative approaches to solving brand opportunities & challenges e.g. novel use of digital channels.

Type of Person We Are Looking For

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
• On target for a Degree Classification.
• Studying a Degree in Marketing / Digital Marketing / Business / Life Sciences.
• Well organised with ability to be flexible, prioritise multiple demands and effectively perform under tight timelines.
• Ability to balance short term needs and long‑term vision.
• Ability to evaluate, define and convey complex concepts and strategies in verbal and written communication to demanding audiences (internal and external).
• Strong interactive skills required as well as excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary along with benefits including 25.5 days annual leave.

Start Date

Placements will start on 1 September 2026 and will run for 12 months.

Application Process

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.

Employer Statements

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.

Pfizer is 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.

Work Location

Work Location Assignment: On Premise