Project Manager apprentice (EM) - Pfizer

Project Manager apprentice (EM) – Pfizer

This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world’s innovative pharmaceutical companies. Pfizer is looking to recruit a Project Manager in the Emerging Markets Execution Hub to support the Submissions Management team.

Job Description

The Hub Submission Manager Apprentice is accountable for operational management of regional and/or national regulatory dossiers to designated Health Authorities (HAs). Based within GRS Regulatory & International Operations, this role sits within a team working to tight, business-critical deadlines within a highly regulated environment. Primary focus is on allocated region/countries, with additional responsibility to support other locations through utilization of global tools. Executing through use of standards and tools, designated regulatory operational tasks e.g. dossier document monitoring receipt, translation management, dossier technical build, dossier dispatch, conforming to regulatory submission milestones and applicable regulatory obligations. Given the global span of the organization, critical features of this role are the ability to interface with multiple cultures and functions from within Pfizer.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive submission coordination activities for assigned products and/or regulatory procedures as appropriate. Partnering with regional or global CT SMs/or third-party partners, the incumbent will be accountable for supporting submission activities, for the Clinical Trial submission build and delivery.
• Provide operational support within the team to execute designated tasks associated with submission.
• Accountable for delivering designated tasks with quality and timely as per applicable policy, SOP/Work Instructions, guidelines, or service level agreement.
• Adhere to the appropriate use of technical tools, through use of working practices and QC/QA regimes, such that regulatory and internal compliance is preserved.
• Commit to completing required on-the-job training courses and Curriculum to ensure compliance is preserved.
• Execute regional specific tasks to support on time project delivery.
• Partners with other team members on initiatives and non-portfolio projects.

Candidate Requirements

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both alone and in a close-knit team environment
• Ability to problem-solve; question, analyse and propose innovative solutions
• Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and multi-task between competing assignments
• Technically competent in Microsoft Office – Proficient Microsoft excel skills are favourable

Personal Qualities

• High level of attention to detail
• Adaptable, with a willingness to learn
• Self-motivated
• Personal confidence, pro-activity and enthusiasm
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients and voice constructive opinions to Senior Management
• Comfortable both leading projects, and working cohesively with a team to achieve a desired goal
• A strong cultural awareness of national diversity across the region

Training To Be Delivered

• Qualification to be delivered: BSc Project Manager
• Training Provider: Cumbria University
• Delivery model: The training for this apprenticeship will be delivered online

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.

Things To Be Considered

The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.

Location

Pfizer Ltd, Discovery Park House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5.25pm. Fridays, 9am – 4.05pm

Duration

48 months

Start Date

1st September 2026

Interview Date

The assessment centre for this role will be held during the week beginning 30th March 2026

Closing Date for Applications

13th March 2026

To Apply

To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance.

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email. The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Level subjects or equivalent.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £20,500 per annum
• Pension: Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Flexible Working Hours
• Casual Dress
• Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Canteen
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Recognition/Awards