Graduate Trainee - Medical Affairs
- United Kingdom - Walton Oaks
Pfizer Medical Affairs Graduate Future Leader Programme 2026/28
Are you a recent university graduate with a passion for Medical Affairs and a desire to make a meaningful impact on patient care? The UK Medical Affairs Graduate Future Leader Programme at Pfizer offers a unique gateway into a dynamic and influential career at the heart of scientific innovation.
Pfizer is one of the world’s premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies applying our science and global resources to improve health and wellbeing at every stage of life. Our global healthcare portfolio includes medicines and vaccines and every day, Pfizer colleagues work to advance wellness, prevention, treatments, and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. We collaborate with healthcare providers, governments, and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable healthcare around the world.
To support the next generation of scientific and strategic leaders, Pfizer is committed to developing exceptional talent across our UK Medical Affairs organisation. Our Medical AffairsGraduate Future Leader Programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours essential for success in Medical Affairs - spanning medicines and vaccines across diverse therapeutic areas.
Across a structured 24‑month programme, you will rotate across three Medical Affairs Business Units- Primary Care, Specialty Care and Oncology - gaining practical experience, scientific insight and structured leadership development. You will also benefit from bespoke learning opportunities and exposure to the cross‑functional teams Medical Affairs collaborates with. This blend of exposure and responsibility will help you build the foundation to become one of tomorrow’s Medical Affairs leaders.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please can you download and complete the Undergraduate Application Form from our website and attach this to your application. Your application will not be considered without a completed form. CV only applications will not be considered. Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK
Role Main Responsibilities and Duties
As a Medical Affairs Graduate, you will play a supportive role within the UK Medical Affairs team, contributing to key activities while developing foundational knowledge and skills in scientific communication, stakeholder collaboration, and compliant delivery of Medical Affairs initiatives. You will work under appropriate supervision and receive guidance from experienced colleagues across the business.
Partnerships
· Support colleagues in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals and patient groups.
· Assist in preparing scientific materials and resources that strengthen Pfizer's engagement with the healthcare community.
· Support logistics for meetings, visits, and engagements with healthcare professionals.
· Shadow experienced team members during external interactions to learn how scientific dialogue is conducted responsibly and compliantly.
Data Communication and External Insights
· Support the delivery of elements of the medical plan, including literature reviews, data summaries, and evidence-gathering activities.
· Assist in ensuring scientific information provided to healthcare professionals and patients is accurate, balanced, and based on approved resources.
· Support cross-functional teams in the development of materials by gathering reference materials and ensuring compliance.
· Help collect and organise customer insights shared by senior colleagues to support ongoing strategy development.
· Support the planning and execution of advisory boards, including logistical coordination and documentation.
Cross-functional Collaboration
· Provide support across a wide range of internal teams including Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Medical Information, Health & Value, Corporate Affairs, and Clinical Operations.
· Assist in coordinating medical reviews, preparing documentation, and organising cross-functional meetings.
· Support colleagues working on materials for HTA dossiers, regulatory queries, product information updates, and other internal deliverables.
· Learn and apply the ABPI Code of Practice through supervised participation in review processes and customer engagement activities.
General Responsibilities-
· Develop and maintain foundational scientific knowledge of relevant therapy areas and Pfizer medicines.
· Manage multiple tasks and workstreams with appropriate guidance from senior team members.
· Build digital skills and use internal systems to support Medical Affairs operations.
· Participate in departmental meetings, training sessions, and project updates to deepen understanding of Medical Affairs.
· Build relationships across the organisation to contribute to a collaborative working environment.
Qualifications
· Recent graduate with a First or Upper Second-Class degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
· For Medical and Pharmacy graduates, Foundation Training should be completed.
· For science graduates, a postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc) is welcome but not required.
· Genuine interest in Medical Affairs, scientific communication, and improving patient outcomes.
· Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
Skills & Attributes
· Curious and eager to learn, with the motivation to build scientific expertise over time.
· Strong organisation and time management skills; able to support multiple workstreams with guidance.
· Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build professional relationships.
· Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences.
· Comfortable engaging with scientific information, including literature searches and evidence summaries (training provided).
· Proactive and resourceful, willing to take initiative while seeking support appropriately.
· Ability to work with digital tools and platforms, and an openness to learning new systems.
Other Job details
· Office location (Walton Oaks) - minimum 3 days a week required to be onsite
· All applicants must have the relevant authorisation to live and work in the UK.
· Travel ability required
As part of your application, please can you download and complete the Undergraduate Application Form from our website and attach this to your application. Your application will not be considered without a completed form. CV only applications will not be considered.
Position closes for Applications at midnight 8th March 2026.
Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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!
Support ServicesBreakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)