Job Description

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2024/2025

Regulatory Project and Process Management Undergraduate

Global Regulatory Operations (GRO)

Global Regulatory Sciences (GRS)

Department Overview

The Regulatory Operation organisation is a global organisation supporting over 50,000 medicinal applications being submitted to Health Authorities throughout 175 countries each year. We play a vital part in ensuring Pfizer\xe2\x80\x99s medicines reach and maintain market position and are readily available to patients.

Across the Pharmaceutical Industry, Pfizer is considered one of the leaders in Regulatory Operations due to our innovation, design, and implementation of new technical solutions and process designs. This role focuses heavily on continuous improvements, project management, and change management initiatives which help us retain this \xe2\x80\x9cleaders in industry\xe2\x80\x9d vision.

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

The regulatory environment is complex, multifactorial, and constantly changing. This provides undergraduates the opportunity to manage multiple, complex issues, and deliver to time and quality standards.

Assignments:

• Project Management: Oversight and contributing to global projects which define and streamline essential business processes to increase efficiency and reduce time.
• Project Lead: Guiding and presenting in meetings to share innovative ideas and strategies which will enhance the implementation of new or revised processes that are driven by internal and external guidelines.
• Innovation: Work on creative projects such as website design, automation and initiatives to improve efficiency of current regulatory processes.
• Global Projects: Executing partnership with colleagues from China, US and India to assist in ensuring the success of a broad variety of global initiatives, projects and business solutions.
• Process re-engineering: Accountability for process development, decision making, and change management in the context of Global Regulatory Operations.
• Communication and Change Management: Developing and maintaining instructional documents, procedures and guidelines to steer our state of continuous improvements.
• Solution implementation: Work with various stakeholders on the business implementation of new and enhanced publishing solutions.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

• We provide comprehensive training on relevant systems and processes and invest time into your personal development - we want you to achieve growth while working with us.
• Pfizer appreciates the value of supporting the community; undergraduates are given the opportunity to become Volunteering Ambassadors as part of their placement and volunteer locally for 5 working days throughout the year.
• Undergraduates are given the opportunity to improve a spectrum of skills including project management, communication and interactive skills through carrying out teamwork and global projects.
• A Pfizer placement offers a steppingstone into the pharmaceutical industry in a company that has consistently been ranked amongst the top 100 graduate employers.
• Away from your daily work, there are additional opportunities and sessions that Pfizer provide to enhance skills such as oral communication programmes and toastmaster sessions.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 2nd September 2024 and will run for 12 months.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Type of person we are looking for, in relation to \xe2\x80\x98Skills\xe2\x80\x99, \xe2\x80\x98Knowledge\xe2\x80\x99 and \xe2\x80\x98Motivation\xe2\x80\x99:

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to generate creative and innovative ideas
• Enthusiasm and pro-active attitude
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Technical awareness
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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 1st October 2023.

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: 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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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