Undergraduate Clinical Development Scientist
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Healthcare
Clinical Research
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 Clinical Development Scientist provides medical and scientific study and project support for multiple, global, Phase 1-4 vaccine clinical studies in a clinical program. We are a busy friendly group that deals with a variety of activities to promote the Pfizer business with the patients needs being at the heart of everything we do.
What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
Please note:
This role does not include lab work. The Vaccine Clinical Research group will provide an insight into the requirements for developing a vaccine and an opportunity to work with experienced 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.
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. Opportunities with this role will encompass:
- Gaining clinical expertise that will include;
- o Knowledge of how to develop a clinical protocol as part of the overall clinical program for a new vaccine
- o Insight into the regulatory environment and requirements for approving vaccine clinical research in different countries
- o How to perform clinical data review and interpretation of clinical data
- o How to effectively provide medical oversight of a clinical study
- o Comprehend the importance of monitoring vaccine safety and the well-being of study participants.
- Building personal expertise through support of vaccine clinical programs.
- Comprehending Good Clinical Practice by adhering to the relevant procedures and practices to ensure GCP is maintained.
- Participating in STEM activities conducted by the UK STEM hub. For example:
- + Helping at careers fairs
- + Promoting projects in after-school STEM clubs
- + Delivering practical STEM experiments or demonstrations
- + Helping students with mock job interviews
- 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 support global Vaccine Clinical research.
- Opportunities to interact face‑to‑face and virtually with Pfizer colleagues around the world.
- 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.
- Type of person we are looking for, in relation to 'Skills', 'Knowledge' and 'Motivation':
- o Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year
- o On target for a Degree Classification preferably in Life sciences or chemistry
- o Fluent in English is essential
- o Eligibility to work unrestricted in the UK on a full time basis
- o Strong communication skills and self‑assurance
- o Attention to detail
- o Open minded and willing to learn and grow, with the ability to learn fast and push yourself to be the best
- Vaccine Clinical Research (based in Marlow, UK) supports the clinical development of Vaccines across the globe.
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