Pfizer

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026

Established Brands Commercial Marketing Undergraduate

Commercial Business Unit

Established Brands

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.

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. Learn more about this exciting opportunity below!!

Department Overview

Pfizer’s Commercial Portfolio Business Unit manages an extensive portfolio of critical medicines, delivering value to patients throughout the UK. Pfizer offers a diverse environment which allows employees numerous opportunities to grow and develop.

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

During the placement, you will:

• Work across various areas within the product lifecycle, from forecasting to delivery
• Develop critical business skills, including stakeholder management, multi-tasking, commercial and business acumen, and leadership
• Gain exposure to the marketing mix with a focus on commercial thinking and Customer Value Proposition development
• Become a valued team player while having the opportunity to own specific projects

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Other tasks will include:

• Involvement in team-based projects with the commercial Marketing & Hospital Commercial managers
• Assisting the marketing team with projects, content development and operational activities
• Project Implementation
• External stakeholder communication
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy in reporting shortages and supply KPIs
• Collaborate with regulatory teams to drive the Reg21 process for product discontinuations
• Analysis of data, data driven insights, input int channel strategies

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

Cross functional projects with other business units and across One Pfizer

Engagement with different Colleague resource groups, volunteering activities and D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) projects

Customer Field Visits and external site visits

Opportunity to attend internal and external conferences

Internal training, development courses and opportunities

This is a great chance to be part of the bigger picture, and to assist in ensuring Pfizer maintains a strong and diverse workforce as well as developing a talent pipeline of future Pfizer colleagues. It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better understanding of the pharma industry and the type of roles it has to offer.

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

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
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong Maths and English skills
• Self-assurance to engage with Pfizer personnel at all levels
• Basic business and commercial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tenacity and the ability to influence others
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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.

This position will close for applications on 16th February 2025.

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.

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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. 

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. Let’s start the conversation! 

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 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.

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!

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