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Corporate Affairs helps form the external face of Pfizer and is responsible for all external engagement with key (non-medical) stakeholders such as the media, the government and patient groups who can impact our reputation. Corporate Affairs is made up of the following teams:
- Global Health & Social Impact
- External Communications
- Policy & Public Affairs
- Patient Advocacy
The role of the Global Health & Social Impact (GHSI) team is to develop and implement high value strategic social impact and environmental sustainabilty programmes to support Pfizer’s business priorities in these areas to drive positive impact and support the company’s reputation in the UK.
The team manage our strategic social impact programmes, our STEM outreach, colleague volunteering, payroll giving and matching activities and is part of the wider teams managing our environmental sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategies.
Through these corporate social responsibility activities we support Pfizer’s corporate purpose of ‘Breakthroughs that change patients lives’ and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities.
What can I achieve and what will I be responsible for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?
Working in the Corporate Affairs Directorate will be a fantastic opportunity to experience and get involved with nationally significant media and Government engagement activities and policy development.
The GHSI team develops and delivers programmes that are of significant importance and interest to these external stakeholders, to our customers and also to colleagues.
This role will allow you to develop a wide range of skills and to improve your knowledge of external communications, corporate responsibility, Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) and the pharmaceutical industry.
Core responsibilities
With guidance and support from the GHSI team, you will
- Help support the development and smooth running of the Pfizer UK corporate responsibility programmes, including: project managing our schools outreach programme and volunteering; delivering elements of our flagship CSR projects; gathering evidence and insights to inform our programmes
- Contribution to the development of GHSI communications (internal and external)
- Help to manage third party suppliers
- Supporting the team to generate and secure approval of materials and collateral, including use of internal approval systems such as GCMA
- Supporting the team to align effectively with other Pfizer UK sites and internal stakeholders
Beyond the day to day role, you will also have the opportunity to
- Attend global and regional GHSI team meetings
- Collaborate with colleagues in the wider corporate affairs team including patient advocacy, external communications and policy & public affairs to gain experience in the cross functional landscape
- Attend external events where possible and relevant
- Work closely with industry leading external agencies
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
- Excellent project management skills, including planning and prioritisation of multiple tasks
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative or with others on tasks with minimum supervision
- Ability to deal with people at all levels
- IT literacy including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc
- Interest in sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ESG
- Able to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn new things and be proactive in approach
- Able to work in a team and motivate other people and achieving results through other people
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 28th January 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.
About us
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
DisAbility Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
