Undergraduate placements

If you’re a university student looking for a 12-month industrial placement offered as part of your degree course then you can #FindItAtPfizer.
If you want to be part of a team that lets you ask questions; share ideas; make discoveries and retain a healthy work-life balance then you can #FindItAtPfizer too.
Whether you join us in our Research & Development; Commercial or Global Operations department, you’ll be part of one global team, working to bring vital breakthroughs to patients. We’ll provide you with a unique set of experiences that will broaden and develop the critical skill sets and competencies you’ll need to be successful in the business environment and excel in your degree.
Placements start at the beginning of September each year, but recruitment starts a full year beforehand. Open positions will be listed on our Undergraduate Vacancies page from August/September each year, with new positions being added through to December. This is an opportunity to work for a company that:
- Values everyone as an individual
- Is passionate about inclusion and wellbeing
- Offers competitive salary and benefits including 25.5 days annual leave
- Has excellent onsite facilities.
What were my highlights? Some of our previous undergraduates tell all:
Patients. They are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be given a high-level of responsibility as you support, manage and deliver projects in one of the world’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies. Staying true to our values, we will support you to gain the courage to run with new ideas and to contribute fully to the success of the team in which you work.
We’re big believers in giving back to the community, too. So, you’ll get five paid volunteering days to work for a cause close to your heart. There are opportunities to get involved in our STEM programmes, helping school kids discover the joy of science. Plus, you’ll have the chance to attend a range of high-profile industry events. It’s all part of the range of exciting opportunities you can expect at Pfizer.
Here’s a round up of just some of our departments offering placements:
- Research & Development
- Analytical Research & Development
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Solid Dose Manufacturing
- Synthetic Chemistry
- Global Operations
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environment Health & Safety (EHS)
- Commercial
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Business Technology
- Digital Marketing
- Worldwide Safety
- Global Regulatory Affairs
- Corporate Affairs
Profiles
Our undergraduates are a tight knit bunch. You’ll have lots of opportunities throughout the year to get to know each other (and your other Pfizer workmates) with a wide range of social events and activities.
Locations
Where will I be located? At one of these three sites.
All three sites have state-of-the-art facilities. These vary from location to location, but include restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, meditation rooms, free on-site parking and a free bus service from surrounding towns.
Any questions? Just send us an email at [email protected]

Important Notice
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