Clinical Scientist Undergraduate

Medical Evidence Science & Operations

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.

The Medical Evidence Science & Operations team has staff located in the US and Europe and supports the clinical development of vaccines across the globe, with a strong focus on epidemiological research of disease burden and vaccine impact.

The Clinical Scientist provides medical, scientific and clinical study and project support for multiple, global, Phase 4 vaccine clinical and epidemiology studies in a clinical program.

The position will be hybrid based, with attendance at one of our UK offices. We are a busy, collaborative and friendly group that deals with a variety of activities to support the Pfizer business with the patients need being at the heart of everything we do.

The Medical Evidence Science & Operations team will provide an insight into developing a vaccine, the epidemiological studies needed to establish disease burden, vaccine effectiveness and health economic outcomes and an opportunity to work with clinical research professionals. Through working in a busy clinical environment you can look forward to developing clinical research knowledge, business skills and being a valued team player.

These skills will include comprehending clinical and compliance requirements and multi-tasking through working on a variety of Vaccine programs. You will also work in global cross functional teams.

Pfizer also offers a diverse environment which allows employees numerous opportunities to grow and develop. It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better appreciation of the role that clinical research plays in the pharma industry and the type of roles it has to offer.

• Gaining clinical expertise that may include:
  • Knowledge of how to develop a clinical protocol as part of the overall clinical program for licensed and new vaccines.
  • Hands on opportunity to develop informed consent documents and case report forms
  • Coordinating the procurement and shipping of study related supplies
  • Insight into the ethical and regulatory environment and requirements for approving vaccine clinical research in different countries
  • How to perform clinical data review and interpretation of clinical data
  • How to effectively provide clinical and operational oversight of a clinical study, including study set up activity tracking, enrolment tracking, site and laboratory co-monitoring
  • Comprehend the importance of monitoring vaccine safety and the well-being of study participants.
  • Working with key opinion leaders with expertise in epidemiological and health outcomes research.
  • Special small projects to improve how Evidence Generation functions
  • Meeting administration including setting agenda, setting meetings and minute taking
• Building personal expertise through support of Evidence Generation clinical programs.
• Comprehending Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by adhering to the relevant procedures and practices to ensure GCP is maintained.

• Training and development needs to ensure a broadening skill and knowledge base and to maximise/optimise career development and contribution to the business.
• Cross-functional working with colleagues and key stakeholders to promote global vaccine clinical research.
• Development of specific vaccine product and therapeutic knowledge
• Opportunities to work on STEM related activities with local schools and other charity projects in line…