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Clinical Study Operations Undergraduate Review

at Pfizer

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

Sandwich

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I have worked closely with a number of experienced study managers and clinical trial assistants to develop a great understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle. I attend team meetings virtually to discuss clinical trial progress, and also work independently on tasks assigned to me. I work with different systems and excel on a daily basis.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given lots of responsibility during my placement, and probably more than I was initially expecting. However, I feel that I have been fully supported the whole time as colleagues have always been so willing to help whenever needed.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my presentation and excel skills greatly during my placement. I have learnt some great tips and tricks for using excel which I feel will come in very handy when completing my final year at university. I also believe that my written and verbal communications skills have improved throughout my placement, which I believe has consequently increased my personal confidence.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received lots of support during my placement. This support came from my manager, supervisor and HR. I had regular conversations with these colleagues where they would ask how my workload was, if I had any questions or if there was anything they could help me with. Throughout my placement I have always felt that I have multiple people that I can ask for help and advise with my work.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I thought the atmosphere was extremely friendly and welcoming. I always felt comfortable enough to ask people for help or advise with work. I also got involved in two colleague resource groups within the company which create a really nice environment.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have really enjoyed my placement and will miss it when I go back to university. I believe that I have learnt so much during my time with Pfizer and that I have developed considerably as a person.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Pfizer
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Pfizer to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Pfizer
I would say that you should be yourself throughout the application process and not be afraid to ask any questions you may have. I would also say that if you are successful in your application, then you should take as many of the opportunities presented to you as possible.
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