Placement
Closes in 10 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement as a Clinical Development Scientist in Vaccine Clinical Research at Pfizer in Marlow, UK.
- Gain experience in clinical protocol development, data review, regulatory insights, and patient safety monitoring.
- Must be undertaking a placement as part of a UK university degree (Year in Industry/Gap Year) and on track for a Life Sciences or Chemistry degree.
- Applications close on 1st November 2026, with placements starting 1st September 2027.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement opportunity within Pfizer's Vaccine Clinical Research team, based in Marlow, UK.
What You'll Do
The Clinical Development Scientist role supports global, Phase 1-4 vaccine clinical studies. This position does not involve lab work. You will gain insight into vaccine development, clinical research knowledge, and business skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Understanding the development of clinical protocols.
- Learning about regulatory requirements for vaccine clinical research.
- Performing clinical data review and interpretation.
- Providing medical oversight for clinical studies.
- Monitoring vaccine safety and participant well-being.
- Supporting vaccine clinical programs.
- Adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) procedures.
- Participating in STEM outreach activities, such as careers fairs, promoting projects, delivering experiments, and conducting mock job interviews.
Training and Benefits
- Training and development opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge.
- Cross-functional working with global colleagues and stakeholders.
- Opportunities for virtual and face-to-face interaction with Pfizer colleagues worldwide.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1st September 2027
- Duration: 12 months
- Application Closing Date: 1st November 2026
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a degree course at a UK University (Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year).
- On target for a Degree Classification, preferably in Life sciences or chemistry.
- Fluent in English.
- Eligible to work unrestricted in the UK on a full-time basis.
- Strong communication skills and self-assurance.
- Attention to detail.
- Open-minded, willing to learn and grow, with the ability to learn fast and push yourself to be the best.
Note: Only applications submitted via the Pfizer Placement Application Form will be considered. CVs and cover letters will not be accepted.