Project Manager apprentice

Pfizer Ltd.; Sandwich; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Project Manager apprentice to join their Clinical Trials team in Sandwich, UK. This role includes extensive training leading to a BSc in Project Management. You will manage change initiatives, develop communications, oversee business processes, and contribute to global projects. Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential. The apprenticeship has a duration of 48 months, with a salary of £20,500 per annum and various employee benefits including flexible working hours and an onsite canteen.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount Scheme

Onsite canteen

Employee recognition/awards

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including mathematics and English.
• Minimum 96 UCAS points.
• Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects and ensure organizational changes.
• Develop communications for internal and external distribution.
• Oversight of essential business processes to increase efficiency.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Problem-solving

Planning and organization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cultural awareness

Education

5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above

Minimum of 96 UCAS points from 2 A Level subjects

BSc Project Manager (upon completion)

Job description

Project Manager apprentice (Clinical Trials) - 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 to support the Clinical Trials Regulatory Strategic Execution (CTRSE) Team.

Qualification Requirements

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

Salary

£20,500 per annum

Pension

Employee 5%, Employer 3%

Flexible Working Hours

Available

Casual Dress

Yes

Discount Scheme

Available

Employee Assistance Programme

Available

Onsite Canteen

Available

Onsite Parking

Available

Employee Recognition/Awards

Available

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 March2026.

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 [emailprotected] 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.

Job Description

CTRSE is part of a global organization responsible for the delivery of submissions to Regulatory Health Authorities and Central Ethics committees to enable the delivery of Study Start‑up activities required for patients to participate in clinical trials and ensure regulatory excellence across global markets. We focus on streamlining regulatory processes, reducing cycle times, and enabling medicines to reach patients faster.

CTRSE has a strong focus on project management driving accelerated timelines for delivery. This role would suit future project managers, information management, or business skills.

There may also be the opportunity to rotate within CTRSE to expand knowledge in other areas such as compliance, training or submission management.

Job Responsibilities

This role combines change management, communications, and project leadership to drive CTRSE’s transformation initiatives. You will lead strategic projects, ensure organisational changes are understood and adopted, and deliver clear, engaging communications that align with Pfizer’s purpose: “Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.”

Communication and Change Management: Ownership, review and scheduling of CTRSE change and communication requests. Prepare organisational communications for distribution both internal and externally to CTRSE. Developing and maintaining instructional documents, procedures and guidelines to support change within our organisation and continuous improvements efforts.

Project Management: Oversight and contributing to team and global projects which define and streamline essential business processes to increase efficiency and reduce time.

Project Lead: Leading 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.

Global Projects: Executing partnership with colleagues globally to assist in ensuring the success of a broad variety of global initiatives, projects and business solutions.

Process Development/Improvement: Accountability for process development or improvement, decision making, and change management for CTRSE.

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.

Ability to adapt to an ever‑changing business environment.

Excellent planning and organisation skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and multitask between competing assignments.

Technically competent in Microsoft Office – Proficient Microsoft Excel skills are favourable.

Cultural awareness of global diversity.

Personal Qualities

Adaptable, with a willingness to learn.

Self‑motivated.

Personal confidence, pro‑activity and enthusiasm.

Confidence 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.

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.

About Pfizer

You’re the future. Your ambition, talents, ideas and unique way of looking at the world will help us drive innovation in every part of our business.

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time.

We need people with a hugely diverse range of talents who want to expand and learn new skills across a multitude of business areas.

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