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Medical Affairs Undergraduate Trainee – Anti-Infectives Walton-on-Thames, England

Pfizer

Full Time Walton-on-Thames, England 37273 - 59378 GBP ANNUAL Today

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Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2024/2025

Medical Affairs Undergraduate Trainee – Anti-Infectives

Hospital Business Unit

Medical Team

Department Overview

Pfizer Anti-Infectives is a dynamic and highly diverse business with unique opportunities for growth. Starting with our pioneering work on penicillin in the 1940s, we have a long and proud heritage of addressing evolving infectious disease challenges.

Infections can touch us all, at any age and in any country. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought this to light more than ever. Pfizer offers the industry’s largest and most diverse portfolio of anti-infectives and continues to invest in novel treatments for infectious diseases. The aim is to address the greatest patient medical needs and partner with the infectious disease community to provide solutions that go beyond the medicine and offer innovative surveillance tools, shape the policy environment, and support stewardship and education programs that help to preserve the efficacy of the antimicrobials we already have available.

Our strategic intent is to make a meaningful contribution to improving global health through:

Bringing critical anti-infective options to patients and physicians
Leveraging our expertise and capabilities and working closely with the infectious disease community to address antimicrobial resistance through dynamic stewardship, global policy leadership and innovative surveillance tools

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

You will have the opportunity to work with and assist the medical team on various projects aimed at educating and empowering healthcare professionals and others on the value of anti-infectives, the importance of Antimicrobial Stewardship and tackling Antimicrobial Resistance.

You will develop a multitude of skills including:

Communication and interpersonal skills through liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders
Organisational and project management skills through working on a variety of projects/ taking ownership of projects that align with the medical strategy.
Presentation skills by discussing your work at meetings
Teamwork skills through cross-functional ways of working .

It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the types of roles it has to offer.

Other responsibilities will include:

Involvement in medical team projects within the anti-infective therapy area, working with other cross-functional teams when appropriate. This will include planning and delivering educational projects for both internal and external stakeholders.
Helping the medical team to stay abreast of relevant published literature and developments in the anti-infective therapy area, by reviewing and summarising key information.
Helping the medical team in aligning activities in order to appropriately comply with the pharmaceutical industry (ABPI) Code of Practice and other compliance related processes.
Assist the medical team with key projects and deliverables aligned with the medical strategy. For instance, this may include projects relating to data analysis and presentation, developing innovative antimicrobial resistance educational offerings for the healthcare community.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

There may be opportunities to work with people from other departments including fellow undergraduate trainees. For instance, this may involve collaborating with other trainees and colleagues in various projects; previous students have worked with marketing, corporate affairs and global teams on educational projects and also develop skills in medical writing, data analysis and communicating complex scientific data. You will also get opportunities to attend conferences, meetings, and training in relation to the projects that you work on.

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’:

Must be studying for a Degree and taking Industrial Placement as part of degree course or taking gap year
On target for a Degree Classification in a health or science related field

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
Strong Math and English skills
Confidence to liaise with Pfizer personnel at all levels
Ability to generate creative and innovative ideas
Excellent interpersonal skills, tenacity, and the ability to influence others
Proficiency with Outlook, 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 1st October 2023.

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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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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