Vaccines Clinical Research Scientist Undergraduate Full-time

Pfizer Uk Undergraduate Programme 2026/2027

Clinical Research Scientist Undergraduate in Vaccine 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. 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.

The Clinical Research Scientist provides medical and scientific study and project support for multiple, global, Phase 1-4 vaccine clinical studies in a clinical program.

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.

Opportunities with this role will encompass:

• Gaining clinical expertise that will include;
• Knowledge of how to develop a clinical protocol as part of the overall clinical program for a new vaccine
• Insight into the 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 medical oversight of a clinical study
• 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 maximize/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.

Placements will start on 1st September 2026 and will run for 12 months.

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
• On target for a Degree Classification preferably in Life sciences or chemistry
• Fluent in English is essential
• Eligibility to work unrestricted in the UK on a full time basis
• Strong communication skills and self-assurance
• Attention to detail
• Open minded and willing to learn and grow, with the ability to learn fast and push yourself to be the best

This position will close for applications on 19th October 2025. Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.