­Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026

Undergraduate Pharmacovigilance Process Analyst

Worldwide Medical & Safety

Risk Assessment and Management (RAM)

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 that we will only consider candidates who have applied by completing the Pfizer Placement Application Form. Candidates who do not complete and attach the application form will NOT be considered. You can download 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.  

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below!!

Department Overview

Safety Process and Risk Research Process Analysts (SPRR PAs) are a global team within the Risk Assessment and Management (RAM) organisation of Pfizer Worldwide Medical and Safety (WMS). We work to provide a variety of safety functions for all Pfizer products on the market and in clinical programs. Pharmacovigilance activities help to monitor the safety profile of all products from clinical development through to post-marketed stages. These activities ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and health authorities in all markets where we hold licences, and ultimately ensure our medicines remain safe and beneficial to patients.

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. Within Pfizer’s Worldwide Safety department, you can look forward to working with colleagues across different safety-related functions; developing a comprehension of pharmacovigilance; experiencing how the monitoring of serious adverse drug reactions influences the benefit risk profile of Pfizer products across various therapeutic areas; as well as building critical business skills and being a valued team member.

Working as an Undergraduate Pharmacovigilance Process Analyst, you will work on product-related and non-product projects to support SPRR activities and safety processes, compliance activities and performance metrics.

Your roles and opportunities may include a selection of the following:

• Attending Risk Management Committee meetings, supporting Process Analysts (PAs) with meeting outcomes and related activities, which may include: documentation of minutes, tracking actions, signal management tasks.
• Working with Process Analysts (PAs) and Safety Risk Leads (SRLs) to manage/maintain various Pfizer safety systems, including tools used for: tracking and evaluation of safety signals; monitoring of targeted medical events; monitoring ongoing safety data/topics; visualising and presenting safety data from ongoing clinical trials.
• Freely seeking out resources and training modules on topics related to safety processes and Pfizer digital tools, training/advising team members, and working to incorporate learnings into team activities.
• Leading and participating in ad-hoc projects to support and provide continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Supporting a range of safety processes, which may include meeting facilitation, preparing and visualising data, updating and conveying safety information/documentation.
• Supporting the safety monitoring activities of marketed products and those under clinical development.
• Collaborating with global colleagues and building professional relationships using Pfizer’s digital tools.

Skills you will develop may include the following:

• Communication skills through liaising with colleagues.
• Presentation skills when presenting work at meetings.
• Organisational/prioritisation skills when working on a variety of projects/tasks.
• Teamwork through partnership and networking with various groups and colleagues.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications and other safety systems.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

Pfizer offers a dynamic early careers community, giving you the opportunity to build your professional network with other undergraduates and apprentices. Pfizer offers a variety of volunteering opportunities in our local and STEM communities. Pfizer also offers access to a variety of internalcolleague communities and external industry associations, depending on your interests. There may be opportunities to attend pharmacovigilance related training sessions or cross-industry conferences, depending on availability.

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
• On target for a Degree Classification in a Science or Medical discipline.
• Detail oriented, excellent organisation skills, self-directed, work to established timelines and ensure timelines are met
• Proficient in office computer applications, including: MS Office applications, document management systems
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Motivated to take on and be involved in a variety of activities and tasks
• Drive to direct and take part in combined working relationships within own team and across functions and global locations
• Must have the relevant authorisation to live and work in the UK

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 13th October 2024

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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Work Location Assignment: Flexible

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.

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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.

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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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