Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2024/2025
Established Brands Commercial Marketing Undergraduate
Commercial Business Unit
Established Brands
Department Overview
Pfizer's Commercial Portfolio Business Unit encompasses a wide range of activities, including an extensive Established Brands portfolio of critical medicines. The depth and breadth of this portfolio enables us to deliver value to patients throughout the UK.
What can I achieve and what will I be responsible for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
Working within Pfizer's Commercial Portfolio Business Unit will provide you with a unique opportunity to work across a number of areas within the lifecycle of our products, from product forecasting through to delivery to Dispensing points. From the exposure to both the Marketing and Supply side of our business, will help provide a broader comprehension of how the business works. You can look forward to developing critical business skills and being a valued team player. These skills will include:
Internal and external stakeholder managementMulti-tasking through working on a variety of projectsDeveloping Commercial and business acumenOpportunity for leadership by owning specific projects
The commercial team offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehension and learning in the world of hospital products. We have hugely diverse portfolio and a wide-ranging customer base. Our team offers the chance to get involved in all areas of the marketing mix but with a heavy weighting to commercial thinking and Customer Value Proposition development and implementation.
Pfizer also offers a diverse environment which allows employees numerous opportunities to grow and develop. This is a great chance to be part of the bigger picture, and to assist in ensuring Pfizer maintains a strong and diverse workforce as well as developing a talent pipeline of future Pfizer colleagues. It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better understanding of the pharma industry and the type of roles it has to offer.
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Other responsibilities will include:
Involvement in team-based projects with the commercial Marketing & Hospital Commercial managersAssisting the marketing teamAssisting with material development and approvalProject Implementation
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
Cross functional projects
Customer Field Visits
Internal training courses
You will receive a competitive salary along with benefits including 25.5 days annual leave.
When can I start?
Placements will start on 2nd September 2024 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 YearExcellent verbal, written and presentation skillsAbility to work effectively in a team environmentStrong Maths and English skillsConfidence to engage with Pfizer personnel at all levelsBasic business and commercial acumenExcellent interpersonal skills, tenacity and the ability to influence othersProficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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 31st January 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.
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. 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.
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!
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