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The Optimization, Analytics & Recruitment Solutions (OARS) team’s core responsibility is to be the analytics provider for Pfizer Research & Development (PRD) and drive an evidence-based approach to decision making. OARS are responsible for providing analytics and guidance to help achieve the enrollment goals of clinical studies.
Within OARS, the Feasibility Strategy and Analytics team look at the goals and protocols of clinical studies to assess their feasibility and drive decision making through providing country- and site-specific analysis and assumptions.
Feasibility Strategic Analytics Leads (FSALs) partner with the clinical study team to optimize plans for country and site selection using accurate data analysis, data-driven estimates and scenario planning. FSALs work with studies that are aligned within their organizational category structure (Vaccines, Rare Diseases, Oncology, Inflammation and Immunology and Internal Medicine and Hospital.) - in this role you may work across all categories.
The OARS team also delivers Recruitment Solutions to PRD, ecompassing participant recruitment strategy development and executing against the strategy. This involves implementing strategic and innovative enrollment planning to ensure achievement of study recruitment and timeline goals, couple with delivering a world-class participant experience that increases access and awareness to Pfizer clinical trials.
What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop an in-depth comprehension of the key elements of the planning stages of clinical studies. Through working in OARS you will get hands-on experience in many critical aspects of using data to support early decisions and inform country, site selection and recruitment strategies as well as recruitment execution.
All successful applicants will have their assignment in OARS - working closely with experienced members of the team. The successful applicant will become part of the OARS team and will be expected to develop a sound technical grasp of the key stages in country & site selection, clinical study protocol optimization and enrollment modelling.
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
OARS partners closely with other functions within Pfizer and as such the successful candidate has the opportunity to gain insights to other core clinical development functions including:
- Clinical Development
- Project Management
- Sourcing Compliance Management
We aim to facilitate an awareness of other areas of the business across the course of the placement, to provide a rounded awareness of the pharmaceutical business. Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to have access to an extensive library of training tools and participate in regular educational sessions.
Candidates will be offered participation in voluntary events such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) supported activities, and are actively encouraged to get involved in delivering science demonstrations to school pupils as part of the Pfizer STEM outreach programme, at events like Science Fairs.
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 at a UK University either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year
- Self-motivated with ability to work freely
- Demonstrated effectiveness working as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail focused
- Solution oriented and good joint problem solving abilities
- High IT literacy (experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.
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.
This position will close for applications on 11th February, 2024. Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.
Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.
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