Patient Advocacy and Medical Operations Undergraduate

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is offering an exciting undergraduate placement in Patient Advocacy and Medical Operations. This 12-month opportunity, starting on September 1st, 2026, focuses on developing critical skills including project management and communication while working across various departments. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a health or science-related degree. Applications close on February 22nd, 2026, and CVs will not be accepted.

Qualifications

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in projects involving patients across Pfizer.
• Assisting the team with key projects aligned with operating plans.
• Creating website and social media content.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Networking skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

On target for a Degree Classification in a health or science related field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Patient Advocacy and Medical Operations Undergraduate

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

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.

Position & Responsibilities

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 and also leadership by codesigning, 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

Opportunities & Benefits

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

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 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.

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.