Patient Advocacy and Medical Operations Undergraduate in Basingstoke

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2026/2027

Department Overview

The Medical Affairs team serves as the bridge between Pfizer and the medical community, ensuring the accurate communication of information about medicines and vaccines. Their responsibilities include upholding scientific integrity, supporting clinical research, providing expert advice on compliance, and facilitating the safe and effective use of Pfizer products, to ultimately improve patient outcomes. With a patient advocacy perspective, the team works to ensure the patient voice is heard and included in Pfizer's medicine and vaccine development, focusing on meeting the needs of healthcare professionals and patients, aligning with Pfizer's mission of 'Breakthroughs that change patients' lives'. The efforts emphasise meaningful patient involvement and better collaboration with patients and patient organisations. Colleagues work across Pfizer to promote patient-centric values, enhancing Pfizer's leadership in patient engagement and partnerships.

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

Pfizer provides you with the opportunity to work with experts in the pharmaceutical industry and has a wealth of opportunities available across a variety of departments. Through working within the Medical Affairs and Medical Operations teams you can look forward to developing critical academic and business skills and being a valued team player. These skills will include:

• Communication through liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders and giving presentations to immediate and wider teams.
• Multi-tasking through working on a variety of projects.
• Leadership by co-designing and implementing specific projects.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Involvement in projects involving patients across Pfizer working with other UK cross-functional teams where appropriate.
• Upskilling colleagues in best practice.
• Assisting the team with key projects and deliverables aligned with the operating plans, communication and implementation strategies, and developing website and social media content.
• Process review and simplification projects across Medical Affairs.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

You will have opportunities to work with people from other departments including fellow undergraduate trainees, building networks, and understanding how different parts of the business operate. This will involve collaborating with other trainees and colleagues in various projects. You will also get opportunities to attend conferences, meetings, and training in relation to the projects that you work on as well as participating in Pfizer schemes such as volunteering.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2026 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.
• On target for a Degree Classification in a health or science related field.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about patient involvement and the benefits of this.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.
• Able and self-assured to challenge the status quo.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn.
• Confidence to liaise with Pfizer personnel at all levels.
• Ability to generate creative and innovative ideas.
• Excellent interactive and networking skills, tenacity, and the ability to influence others.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

As a reminder:

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 22nd February 2026. Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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.

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!