Vaccines Marketing Undergraduate

Pfizer; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is offering a Vaccines Marketing Undergraduate placement for the academic year 2026/2027. This role will provide hands-on marketing experience, including project management and customer interaction. Students studying Marketing or Life Sciences are encouraged to apply. Key responsibilities include promoting brand plans and managing marketing projects. The placement starts on 1 September 2026 for a duration of 12 months, with a competitive salary and significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25.5 days annual leave

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completing placement as part of a university degree via Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
• On target for a degree classification.

Responsibilities

• Promote development and implementation of operational brand plans for the UK.
• Create marketing materials communicating scientific data to health‑care professionals.
• Manage assigned brand marketing projects and associated budgets.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business or Life Sciences

Job description

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2026/2027 – Vaccines Marketing Undergraduate

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: We will only consider candidates who have applied by completing the Pfizer Placement Application Form. Candidates who do not attach the application form will NOT be considered.

Application form: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK (word version available via internal link). Follow instructions for eligibility criteria.

Department Overview

The Vaccines marketing team strives to bring vaccines to patients, tackling unmet needs within the NHS and private sector. Pfizer’s portfolio includes products for pneumococcal disease, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID‑19 and meningococcal disease, positioning the company at the forefront of innovation to deliver meaningful change for public health in the UK.

About the Role

This placement offers hands‑on experience in the marketing mix, including customer interaction, insight generation, operational planning and tactical execution. You will work alongside highly skilled marketers and colleagues across Pfizer, developing critical business skills such as clear communication, project management and leadership by owning aspects of a brand promotional campaign and budget.

Responsibilities

• Promote development and implementation of operational brand plans for the UK, delivering revenue and patient expectations in line with allocated marketing expenditure.
• Create marketing materials communicating up‑to‑date scientific data to health‑care professionals through multi‑channel approaches.
• Bring customer insight into the brand team to influence and shape brand tactics.
• Steer and coordinate projects with the sales team and UK cross‑functional team.
• Develop and promote appropriate programmes and activities to address challenges and maximise opportunities.
• Seek and develop insights into the needs of all customer groups within the assigned disease area(s).
• Manage assigned brand marketing projects and associated budgets, ensuring appropriate spend across activities in line with the brand operating plan.
• Bring creative approaches to solving brand opportunities and challenges, e.g. novel use of digital channels.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completing placement as part of a university degree via Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
• On target for a degree classification.
• Studying a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business or Life Sciences.
• Well organised with ability to prioritise multiple demands and perform under tight timelines.
• Ability to balance short‑term needs and long‑term vision.
• Ability to evaluate, define and convey complex concepts and strategies verbally and in writing to demanding audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary, 25.5 days annual leave and exposure to a dynamic UK‑based commercial strategy team. Opportunities for growth and development within Pfizer.

When can I start?

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

Application Deadline

This position will close for applications on 4 January 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. Pfizer is committed to celebrating this diversity and supporting all employees.

Disability Confident

We encourage applicants to put their best selves forward with the knowledge that we will make reasonable adjustments as necessary.

All other information is available through our internal portals. Please do not submit CVs or cover letters – only the Pfizer Placement Application Form will be considered.