Full Job Description
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world’s innovative pharmaceutical companies. Pfizer is looking to recruit a Project Manager to support the Global Registrations & Renewal Support Team
Qualification Requirements
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5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.
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You must have gained a minimum of 96 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Level subjects or equivalent
Salary - £20,500 per annum
Benefits
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Holiday Allowance - 25.5 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
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Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
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Flexible Working Hours
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Casual Dress
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Discount Scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Onsite Canteen
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Onsite Parking
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Employee Recognition/Awards
Location - Pfizer Ltd, Discovery Park House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5.25pm. Fridays, 9am – 4.05pm
12pm - 12.45pm lunch break
Duration - 48 months
Start Date - 1st September 2026
Interview Date - The assessment centre for this role will be held during the week beginning 30th March 2026
Closing Date for Applications - 6th March 2026
To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance
Job Description
The Regulatory International Operations organization spans over ten Pfizer offices in more than seven time zones. Each year the group supports approximately 40,000 submissions to 175 countries around the world, within both established and emerging markets. The group operates in a dynamic business environment and is a key contributor in ensuring quality dossiers are submitted on time to Health Authorities for the Pfizer portfolio. The Global Registrations & Renewal Support (GRRS) team are a team of operational experts that sit under Regulatory International Operations.
The GRRS team has a strong continuous improvement, project management and change management focus. The team specializes in sourcing Regulatory certificates and samples for the Emerging Market submissions while constantly evaluating and redesigning existing regulatory and operational processes. The team also perform cross-functional critical issue remediation and lead project/change management initiatives at a global scale.
As the Pharmaceutical Industry evolves Regulatory Operations act as a key stakeholders in the innovation, design, and implementation of new technical solutions, process designs and deployment through the global teams and networks.
Job Responsibilities
This role will support initiatives of varying complexity, for which Regulatory Operations is either an owner or a major stakeholder. The GRRS apprentice will:
• Work in a busy, diverse regulatory environment developing critical business skills and be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Day-to-day delivery of regulatory certificates & product samples, working closely with senior leaders of the organization
• Logistics coordination
• Contribute to and manage global projects which aim to drive growth, improve business process and overall consolidate Pfizer’s position as the premier pharmaceutical company. Typical projects can include working on business transformation, building new capabilities, increasing business efficiency, re-designing complex processes or program management efforts in the regulatory operations arena.
• Partner with internal & external colleagues to support the operation and evaluation of existing processes, driving continuous improvement, learning and applying a variety of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
• Support business analysis and project management efforts to assist in ensuring the success of a broad variety of global initiatives and projects.
• Issue resolution and escalation for assigned projects.
• Recognise and analyze potential issues and provide a systematic approach to the solutions of these issues while noting any practical constraints.
• Contribute business solutions through influential partnerships with internal and external colleagues.
• Act as a key contributor within the areas of process development, decision making, and change management in the context of regulatory operations.
• Support cross-functional, global teams as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain documented procedures and guidelines as necessary.
• Support in future recruitment of Undergraduates and/or apprentices
Candidate Requirements
Skills:
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both alone and in a close-knit team environment
• Ability to problem-solve; question, analyse and propose innovative solutions
• Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and multi-task between competing assignments
• Technically competent in Microsoft Office – Proficient Microsoft excel skills are favourable
Personal Qualities
• High level of attention to detail
• Adaptable, with a willingness to learn
• Self-motivated
• Personal confidence, pro-activity and enthusiasm
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients and voice constructive opinions to Senior Management
• Comfortable both leading projects, and working cohesively with a team to achieve a desired goal
• A strong cultural awareness of national diversity across the region
Training To Be Delivered
Qualification to be delivered: BSc Project Manager
Apprenticeship Standard: Project Manager
Training Provider: Cumbria University
Delivery model: Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered online
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.
Things To Be Considered
The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.
About Pfizer
You’re the future. Your ambition, talents, ideas and unique way of looking at the world will help us drive innovation in every part of our business.
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time.
We need people with a hugely diverse range of talents. “Love Science? Want to work on the business side? Get stuck into an apprenticeship to launch your career.
Pfizer’s apprenticeship scheme, run in partnership with Cogent Skills, offers the best of both worlds. You’ll work with world-leaders in your field, from researchers to business gurus. You’ll study towards a nationally recognised academic or professional qualification. And all the time, you’ll be earning a highly competitive salary.
Looking for an alternative to college or university, where you can earn while you learn, and build experience with a global leader? Find it at Pfizer.
