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Pfizer UK Oncology has been developing collaborations with NHS organisations focusing on improving the experience of cancer patients since 2011. The team works above brand and is entirely non-promotional delivering projects in both solid tumours and blood cancers with across the UK. The Patient Experience Team also has close links with patient organisations and hosts the Oncology Business Unit’s patient engagement and involvement work.
What can I achieve and what will I be responsible for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
Working in this department you will have the opportunity to work on different stages of a project life cycles, from initial conversations with NHS stakeholders through delivery to implementation and evaluation. The work requires interaction with several internal departments and you will have the opportunity to work and potentially lead cross functional team activities.
This work is becoming increasingly important for Pfizer, and is fully connected with the global team as well as with similar work in other markets. The role will require contact, collaboration and interaction with the The role means you will build relationships across a wide range of internal colleagues from sales and marketing, through to medical affairs and training, as well as developing relationships with our Global marketing colleagues.
Analysis and comprehension of the UK healthcare environment is crucial as the changing face of the NHS drives the shape of cancer services, it is our role to build this dynamic environment into our strategies while ensuring that patient needs and wants are also encompassed in project outputs and outcomes.
The role will involve liaison and collaboration with various patient advocacy groups as well as with our developing internal patient engagement and involvement structure, and ensuring the voice of the patient is properly represented in our projects is crucial.
Typical project work will include:
- Working on projects that explore how technology can be used to improve the experience of cancer patients
- Working with patient groups to comprehend the needs of people with cancer
- Working with clinical teams (specialist doctors, nurses and pharmacists) to explore ways to redesign healthcare services to improve efficiency and patient experience
- Working on patient education and support programmes
- Managing materials in our Global Content Management system (GCMA)
In addition support in some marketing of non-promotional assets will be required with in turn all of the foregoing providing the opportunity to develop an understanding of the compliance and regulatory framework (ABPI code) and to interact with additional company departments dedicated to this as well as with external agencies.
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
The role will give the candidate an opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership within a fostering and encouraging team.
- Working as a member of a dynamic, highly motivated, cohesive and high performing team
- Active participation on patient experience strategy evolution
- Introduction to project management, innovative project delivery, implementation and evaluation
- Attending or leading monthly team meetings and participating in Cross functional teams liaising with colleagues across medical and commercial teams
- UK healthcare environment analysis
- You will have access to a multitude of training opportunities to enhance your skill set with the Pfizer Learning Academy and there also may be an opportunity to apply for a 2 year Graduate Scheme with Pfizer after completion of your degree.
- Attending events and conferences focused on cancer patient experience as well as AI and digital conferences
- Opportunity to participate to Pfizer volunteering activities
You will receive a competitive salary along with benefits including 25.5 days annual leave.
When can I start?
Placements will start on 2nd September 2024 and will run for 12 months.
Person specification
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
- Well-developed social skills
- Open approach to inclusivity and diversity
- Interested in improving the experience of NHS patients
- Empathetic nature
- Analytics and organisational skills
- Motivation on learning environment evolution and internal dynamics in a Big Pharma Company
- Perceptive to Compliance and Confidentiality aspects
- Open minded and a ‘willing to discuss thoughts’ approach
Who can apply?
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.
Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.
