Undergraduate Regulatory Strategist

** Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme
**** Undergraduate Regulatory Strategist
** Global Regulatory Sciences Regulatory Strategy 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: 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
*** Regulatory Strategy is a dynamic department which proactively works with
** drug development and various functional lines
** to ensure Pfizer meets the requirements of Global Health Authorities.
* Working across all stages of the pharmaceutical product life cycle, Regulatory Strategists aim to secure regulatory approval in a compliant, creative, efficient and commercially viable manner by defining and executing
** asset-specific regulatory strategies.
*** The Regulatory Strategy department leads dialogue with
** Global Health Authorities
** on behalf of Pfizer.
* Regulatory Strategy engages with different business functions and regions, offering unique insight
** to research & development and commercial aspects
** of the pharmaceutical industry.

Global Regulatory Sciences supports a diverse portfolio of products spanning multiple therapeutic areas (Inflammation and Immunology, Internal medicine, Non-malignant haematology, Vaccines, Infectious Diseases and Global Brands). You will have the opportunity to develop and implement regulatory strategies for innovative medicinal products and to maintain Pfizer’s marketed products to the highest standards of quality, safety and efficacy, across different regions. Products can be at any stage in the pharmaceutical product life cycle (pre-approval or post-approval) and so you will have a unique overview of the company, seeing therapies from research stages, through clinical development and onto the market.

You will be a part of the day to day compilation of general regulatory project documents, clinical trial applications, regulatory dossiers and replies to regulatory questions received from health authorities. You will also contribute to global regulatory strategies and implementation plans, ensuring an aligned regional position is reached and agreed for assigned projects. You will monitor progress of regulatory plans whilst ensuring identified risks are addressed.

Moreover, you will take a proactive role in maintaining systems, processes and procedures relating to regulatory strategy.

Pfizer has consistently ranked amongst the
** top 100 graduate employers globally
** and offers many additional opportunities in the form of:
* ** Communication and presentation training**
* ** Volunteering opportunities
*** Participation in
** cross-functional projects**
* ** Shadowing opportunities
*** Professional membership for
** The Organization for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA)
*** Opportunity to attend UK-based
** TOPRA Careers Fair**
* ** Flexible working
** arrangements* Pfizer Share Ownership Plan Placements will start 1st September 2026 and will run for 12 months. This start date is fixed due to the 2-week Induction and Onboarding programme that is run internally.  If successful in your application, you will be expected to start on this date.
** 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 Year
* ** Adaptable** – Desire to learn and a capacity to assimilate and act on new information quickly
* ** Analytical** –Synthesize complex information and identify potential issues before they arise
* ** Integrity & Attention to Detail** – Appreciate the core function of Regulatory Strategy and work to provide the best outcomes for patients.
* **…