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­­ Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2027/2028 Undergraduate, Global Public-Private Partnerships [GP3] Discovery Network, Preclinical and Translational Sciences 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 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. The Discovery Network group aims to find the most groundbreaking scientific ideas from biotechs, academics and the vibrant innovation ecosystem from across the world and bring them in to Pfizer's research and development organization, to move them faster from idea to the clinic to deliver breakthroughs to patients. Pfizer’s UK based global public private partnership [GP3] team focuses on creating novel, expert teams, in particular via the world’s largest life sciences public-private partnership scheme run by the European Commission, to tackle challenges that no single organisation alone can. GP3 works across Pfizer departments globally to line up the best colleagues to work with external partners on the most stimulating scientific topics. This is a great opportunity to get involved and work with this highly skilled team to learn how to manage multiple, super interesting scientific projects, work with many interesting internal and external colleagues, knowing you are helping to develop science and make breakthroughs for patients. What can I achieve and what will I be responsible for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer? Working with the GP3 team, the successful undergraduate will work on projects, operations and communications throughout the assignment. Activities will include: Project Management and Support • Project manager that will involve tracking deliverables and managing the projects through their life-cycle. Project Comms • Developing and managing the project impact videos, oversight of the GP3 web-site, managing the team communications across the organisation, developing project impact messages and stories. Project Audit and Reporting • Contributing to the reporting activities to support the internal and external audit requirements for the European Commission. Other tasks will include: Special adhoc projects, team day to day assistance, involvement in external meetings. During your year you can expect to develop key skills useful in any office environment. You will learn project management skills that will help you manage multiple projects, with multiple colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to work with other pharma companies and the EC. There will be some overseas travel. What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer? This role will give you the opportunity to enjoy working as part of a global team, with flexible working. You will work in the hub of the organization across many departments from research, clinical, digital and commercial; all these teams participate in the projects. The projects are varied and therefore you’ll build up your skills in project management, communication and operations. You will have access to a variety of learning and development experiences both through

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