New Product Planning Operations Specialist

in a permanent position/ full time at the Paddington location.

Position Overview:

This role in the New Product Planning (NPP) team involves asset planning five years before launch, creating asset-specific plans, coordinating market shaping activities, and supporting the handover to brand teams two years before launch in the UK. The individual will manage multiple priorities, use business analysis to provide recommendations, and work with the Commercial Lead and cross-functional team to ensure a successful UK launch.

Your tasks in detail:

• Contribute to the cross-functional Core Team and Asset specific team meetings in the development of the asset plans and Must Have analyses, ensuring the tactical execution of these plans, including strong liaison with the XFT.

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the company’s pipeline products, with a key focus on the priority assets and relevant therapeutic areas.

• Design, commission and manage market research (with coaching/ support) for market, asset and / or organisational readiness.

• Conduct and interpret market and brand analysis (using national and regional level data where appropriate) for deep market understanding.

• Utilize data visualization techniques to support data analysis, understanding/utilization of insights, and development of a narrative for stakeholders Brief and manage agencies to ensure projects are planned and delivered as per objectives.

• Connect with stakeholders from EUCAN and other LOCs for knowledge / best practice sharing and collaboration.

• Manage internal approval process via PromoMats to ensure compliance with company processes and ABPI Code of Practice.

• Support budget management to ensure the team remains within agreed spending levels and financial planning submissions.

• Project management and maintenance of the cross functional team plans including the tracking vs. agreed KPIs.

A Finance placement within Walton Oaks (near Walton-on-the-hill, Surrey) will take place in the Decision Support Finance Group (abbreviated to DS CoE).

This Finance team is accountable for undertaking financial management reporting and analysis in order to support Finance colleagues across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.  Key stakeholders will include Finance Analysts, Finance Managers / Senior Finance Managers and Finance Directors from a variety of countries.

Undergraduates will be accountable for, but not limited to, conducting the following key activities: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Reporting analytics, Presentation development and preparation, Data Validation, and Report consolidation and submission.

What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?

You will assist Finance leaders in their role of providing financial management and analysis services.  Activities will include:

• Preparing and validating the accuracy of Financial Management Reports. This includes reports with high visibility to senior management such as Revenue and P&L Reporting

• Involvement in Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting with preparation of variance/KPI reporting and system submission support.

• Data collection – Gather data from internal Pfizer systems and external non-Pfizer systems and sources necessary as required.

• Root Cause Research - Researching business related variances, identify variances as manual accounting error or legitimate business movements

• Ensuring productive collaboration between the various sub teams within the DS CoE Finance Team.

• Performing ad-hoc investigations and analytical reporting as required.

• Working with a variety of technology – including various different Financial systems used by Pfizer, as well as new technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Dashboarding Tools etc.

• Involvement in team based projects within the DS CoE Finance Team.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

The Decision Support Finance Group has been participating in the Undergraduate scheme since the team was formed in 2011, and is an excellent place to gain first hand experience in what a career in Finance could look like.  We have had several Undergraduates return to the department as Pfizer Colleagues upon completing their degrees, demonstrating a proven track record in providing the necessary skills and knowledge to start a successful career in Finance.

There will be development opportunities to work on cross functional projects with colleagues across our 4 main centres (Memphis, San Jose, Dalian and Walton Oaks). We have a dynamic Social Committee which will include Social events, Team Build events and Community volunteering days.

When can I start?

Formal Pfizer undergraduate placements will start on the 1st September 2025 and will run for 12 months. However, we will be asking our Finance Undergraduates to begin their role on the 14th July 2025 so that we can undertake a handover with our outgoing undergraduates.

Department Overview

The Medical Review Excellence Team, (MRE) supports Pfizer’s transformational change by reviewing and approving high quality and engaging omnichannel content for patients and physicians.

The MRE Team consists of doctors, pharmacists and colleagues with life sciences background who work closely with colleagues across the business. These internal teams may comprise of sales and marketing colleagues and those in non-promotional roles (e.g. patient experience/engagement roles, healthcare development), as well as colleagues outside the Business Unit, (BU) working on BU related activities, such as corporate affairs colleagues

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about how the pharmaceutical industry is regulated and gain experience of the different functions across a pharmaceutical company, thus providing an insight into the different career opportunities pharmaceutical industry has to offer.

What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?

As part of a vibrant and talented MRE team, you can look forward to developing numerous skills and being a valued team player.

You will develop a multitude of skills including:

• To get an in-depth comprehension of the regulations that guide the development of promotional and non-promotional activities and materials

• To work closely with cross-functional team and provide compliance support activities from the concept stage through the material/activity lifecycle

• Familiarise with the approval and archiving platforms used by the cross functional team

• Comprehension and interpretation of scientific data and its transformation into promotional and non-promotional material

• Teamwork skills through your role in various matrix teams

It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better appreciation of the pharmaceutical industry and the types of roles it has to offer.

Roles and opportunities will include:

• You will learn about the ABPI Code of practice and Pfizer SOPs (standard operating procedures) and help to ensure that all activity is compliant.  You will compile relevant case studies to improve team knowledge on relevant industry regulations (e.g. ABPI code of practice) and Pfizer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Assist the Medical Review Excellence team in key projects and appreciate key deliverables

• Help with upskilling cross-functional team in lates regulation and guidelines

• You will develop in-depth scientific knowledge of Pfizer medicines within your nominated therapy area(s) as well as that of key competitors

Pfizer offers a diverse environment which allows employees numerous opportunities to grow and develop. This is a great chance to be part of the bigger picture, and to assist in ensuring Pfizer maintains a strong and diverse workforce as well as developing a talent pipeline of future Pfizer colleagues. It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better comprehension of the pharmaceutical industry and the type of roles it has to offer.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

There may be opportunities to work with people from other departments including fellow undergraduate trainees. For instance, this may involve collaborating with other trainees and colleagues in various projects; previous Pfizer UK Undergraduates have worked with medical, marketing, corporate affairs and global teams on educational projects and develop skills in medical writing, data analysis and conveying complex scientific data. You will also get opportunities to attend conferences, meetings and training in relation to the projects that you work on.

The placement offers a market competitive salary and 25.5 annual leave days as well as access to the Pfizer Share Ownership Plan and Pfizer Pension.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2025 and will run for 12 months.

Organisational Relationships (including role to which the position reports):

Reports to Medical Director – Medical Review Excellence Team

JOB SUMMARY:

The Oncology Quality Risk Management Lead (RML) is a strategic role in the Oncology Quality value chain for driving holistic risk management practices across clinical development. The RML is an expert in Oncology quality risk management that drives risk identification and management from an end-to-end global clinical trials perspective that encompasses GCP, GVP, and GLP environments. The Oncology Quality RML partners with the appropriate functional lines, and quality groups to drive Oncology quality risk management to proactively prevent negative impacts to patient safety and well-being, reliability of trial results, and regulatory compliance. Utilizing data driven approaches and predictive analytics, the Oncology Quality RML provides expertise to help identify and mitigate risk across the enterprise. The Oncology Quality RML drives strategic discussions and influences senior leaders in the functional lines and quality groups to develop effective risk mitigation strategies to reduce any significant negative consequences to patients, colleagues and Pfizer’s reputation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management Excellence

• Owning, influencing, and innovating Oncology quality elements of the Pfizer R&D (PRD) Risk Management Framework, risk scoring methodology, risk universe, and quality governance structure

• Maintaining a standardized risk library and the risk management system(s)

• Drive consistent development of risk plans across domains in the Oncology portfolio

• Experience with building requirements for, and utilizing improved risk and predictive analytics/dashboards to help identify and manage risk, and to prevent the occurrence of repeat issues; monitor risk management effectiveness over time

• Collaborate with stakeholders across risk domains in identification, analysis, control, mitigation, communication, and closure of risks

• Implement tools, technologies, and training to support the adoption and adherence to the risk management framework

Risk Mitigation

• Providing strategic quality direction to Pfizer Oncology Division (POD) teams for quality risk mitigation and issue remediation

Domain Risk Visibility and Reporting

• Coordinating risk escalation to governance committees and acting as a risk liaison to support risk owners

• Fostering transparency by creating communication strategies to inform leadership and stakeholders about risks

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Ware Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!

• Join a large early talent community, with a strong social network of over 20 apprentices, and lots of opportunities for activities and engagement.

• Make a difference to people’s lives by playing your part in helping GSK to deliver life-saving respiratory devices and tablets to millions of patients across the world.

• Work at the Ware GSC Site where we put quality and safety first, and where you will be supported and developed in an encouraging and friendly environment.

Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?

• “I wanted to be part of an organisation manufacturing medicines for those who need them. It makes me feel like I have a real purpose in my role.”

• “I am interested in how things are made and fascinated by engineering and manufacturing and automation processes.”

• “I enjoy being hands on and involved with a diverse team of like-minded people who are keen to develop my skills.”

• “I am also motivated by improving or finding better ways of doing things.”

• “I feel valued for my contribution.”

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

This is a 4-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a BEng

Professional Engineering (Manufacturing Engineer) through Aston University.

As the Automation Apprentice you will gain all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to excel within automation engineering environments. With a focus on planning for the future of the sector, apprentices will be equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

What will you do?

• As an Automation engineer is a multi-skilled role specialising in engineering systems that are used to monitor and control manufacturing or process operations, working across a range of equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interfaces, Robots and Industrial Networks in discreet or process manufacturing environments.

• The use of physical tools, software tools and test or diagnostic instruments, are fundamental to carrying out tasks associated with designing, testing, building, installing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintaining or servicing of control systems and any associated equipment.

• You will be working on continuous improvement projects including efficiency and sustainability and learning how to find the root cause and solutions to problems that occur during the manufacturing process.

What do we offer you?

• Starting salary of £20,800 per year, increasing to £26,400 after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance.

• Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications – Many of our colleagues started their careers as Apprentices so this is a great starting point!

• All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK.

• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.

• Access to NxtGen – a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally and internationally.

• Access to healthcare and well-being programmes.

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the R&D Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Research & Development function supporting the Clinical Operations team with efficient, compliant, effective planning and execution of clinical trials, and adhering to regulatory standards.  No prior experience is required as you will be given full training.

Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?:

“As an apprentice in the global clinical development department, I thoroughly enjoy the dynamic nature of my role in R&D. My responsibilities range from administering and coordinating logistical aspects of clinical studies to defining and coordinating sample management strategies. I have gained invaluable experience working on various studies, which have honed my skills in maintaining and managing different stages of clinical trials. The knowledge I've acquired from my time in Global Monitoring & Site Engagement and Laboratory team has been instrumental in my current role in the Clinical Delivery team. This journey has not only enriched my understanding of clinical operations but also fostered a deep appreciation for the intricate processes involved in clinical development.”

~ R&D Clinical Trial Specialist Apprentice

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

As the Clinical Trials Specialist Apprentice you will develop the knowledge and skills to be involved in the delivery and execution of clinical trials, all whilst actively studying towards your BSc (Hons) Applied Science qualification with Kent University.

What will you do?

• Study Support: Assist in the setup, monitoring, and close-out of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Data Management: Support the collection, entry, and verification of clinical trial data, maintaining accuracy and integrity.

• Documentation: Help prepare, review, and maintain essential study documents and reports.

• Site Coordination: Coordinate communication and logistics with clinical trial sites and vendors.

• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in ensuring all activities adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory guidelines.

• Project Assistance: Provide administrative and operational support to project managers and study teams.

• Training Participation: Engage in training sessions to develop knowledge and skills related to clinical operations and study delivery.

• Quality Assurance: Support quality control efforts to ensure high standards in study execution and data management.

This apprenticeship could include five rotations in roles which support Clinical Trials in the UK and within a central global team.  Rotations may be within the Global Monitoring & Site Engagement, Human Biological Sample Management, Global Clinical Delivery, Data Strategy & Management, or Digital, Analytics & Performance teams.

Will travelling be required in this role?

Yes, travel will be required to fulfil role responsibilities, particularly in Site Engagement where you will be travelling to monitor visits across different sites in the UK. University campus visits and summer schools are also expected.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive starting base salary of £26,400 per year, which increases after year 1 to £27,700 (subject to annual review), plus an annual bonus based on company performance.

• Relocation Allowance subject to eligibility checks.

• Long-term incentives through shared ownership link your rewards to our longer-term performance.

• On-the-job experience and training and development opportunities, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs combined with early responsibility to help you to develop and progress.

• Kickstart a rewarding career with a nationally recognised qualification.

• A Buddy who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.

• If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and demonstrate the qualities we are looking for, you may be offered further opportunities with GSK.

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs, time off and childcare support.

• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.

• Join NxtGen – a socialising and networking group where you can connect with other apprentices internationally.

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the R&D Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Research & Development function to carry out a range of operational and logistical activities in a dynamic environment required to support the delivery of medicine to clinical trial patients.  No prior experience is required as you will be given full training.

Here are some of the motivations of one of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?:

“No two days are the same, and every day provides new challenges to overcome and learn fromwhich plays a vital role in supporting the Clinical Supply Chain’s objectives; I like that I can put my theoretical learning into practice within a distribution centre. I enjoy the varied role fromsupporting the warehouse leadership team by capturing and optimising the data, reporting back on trends or patterns, picking and putting away goods in the warehouse and capturing inventory and capacity management data which is relayed to the senior leadership team to identify challenges and solutions. Safety is a huge priority, and I’m involved in planning and ensuring safety actions are being completed. The warehouse is a high-paced environment, and I like that there’s are always opportunities to take on further projects depending on your area of interest.”

~ R&D Supply Chain and Logistics Apprentice

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

As the Supply Chain and Logistics Apprentice you will gain essential skills and knowledge required to plan, manufacture, and deliver medicine to clinical trial patients, all whilst actively studying towards your BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management qualification with Aston University.

What will you do?

• Learn and apply the best practices in inventory management, demand planning, and logistics operational activities.

• Coordinate the end-to-end supply chain process from sourcing and procurement to distribution and delivery of materials and medicines, including warehousing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a timely and smooth flow of medicines and materials, meeting customer demands and regulatory requirements.

• Plan and execute operational activities such as production scheduling, packaging, and labeling.

• Use data for analysis and reporting to support decision making and process optimization.

• Contribute to implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.

• Participate in projects related to sustainability, cost reduction, and process improvement.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive starting base salary of £20,800 per year, which increases after year 1 to £26,400 (subject to annual review), plus an annual bonus based on company performance.

• Relocation Allowance subject to eligibility checks.

• Long-term incentives through shared ownership link your rewards to our longer-term performance.

• On-the-job experience and training and development opportunities, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs combined with early responsibility to help you to develop and progress.

• Kickstart a rewarding career with a nationally recognised qualification.

• A Buddy who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.

• If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and demonstrate the qualities we are looking for, you may be offered further opportunities with GSK.

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs, time off and childcare support.

• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.

• Join NxtGen – a socialising and networking group where you can connect with other apprentices internationally.

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Stevenage Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Research & Development function to support the associated scientific processes required for the drug discovery and development process such as:

• Learning and using advanced data analysis methods to process imaging and next generation sequencing data, to understand biological processes in health and disease and to support early-stage drug development.

• Mastering machine learning approaches to obtain additional insights from datasets, to predict the effect of drugs on different tissues and cell types, and to characterise patient sub-groups, aiding the selection of drug candidates and informing the recruitment of patients for clinical trials.

• Learning how to provide statistical and technical support to research groups when designing new projects, how to summarise and report results to different types of audiences.

Does this sound like you?:

• Do you enjoy learning how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be applied to discover new drugs?

• Do you enjoy tinkering with code and trying out new things?

• Are you curious to know more about how different types of cells organise themselves to establish a healthy body, and to discover how we can rescue the ones that are misbehaving during disease?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to these questions and like what you’ve read so far then please read on

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

As the Data Science Apprentice, you will gain exposure to the many facets of drug discovery pipeline, all whilst actively studying towards your BSc (Hons) in Data Science with NottinghamUniversity.

What will you do?

• Assist in analysing and interpreting complex imaging data from preclinical studies, under the guidance of senior data scientists.

• Help implement existing algorithms for image processing and utilize software tools for data analysis and management.

• Support the application of machine learning techniques to enhance image analysis and automate workflows.

• Work with biologists, pharmacologists, and other scientists to design experiments and integrate imaging data with other biological data.

• Assist in managing large datasets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings, progressively taking on more complex tasks.

• Stay updated on advancements in imaging technologies and data science, participate in training sessions.

• Learn about and adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies.

• Contribute to ongoing projects, gradually taking on more responsibility.

• Gain in-depth and cross-sectional insights across the Research & Development function.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive starting base salary of £20,800 per year, which increases after year 1 to £26,400 (subject to annual review), plus an annual bonus based on company performance.

• Relocation Allowance subject to eligibility checks.

• Long-term incentives through shared ownership link your rewards to our longer-term performance.

• On-the-job experience and training and development opportunities, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs combined with early responsibility to help you to develop and progress.

• Kickstart a rewarding career with a nationally recognised qualification.

• A Buddy who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.

• If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and demonstrate the qualities we are looking for, you may be offered further opportunities with GSK.

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs, time off and childcare support.

• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.

• Join NxtGen – a socialising and networking group where you can connect with other apprentices internationally.