Clinical Trials apprentice - Pfizer

This is a great opportunity to work as a Clinical Trials Apprentice and gain a BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Clinical Trials Specialist). The role collaborates with study team members and is responsible for multiple tasks that span study start-up to study close-out enabling efficient execution of clinical trials to high quality standards.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.
• Will have, or are predicted, A-Levels equalling 104 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade C or above plus an additional Science or Mathematics.
• Alternatively, applicants must have completed a Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship in a relevant science discipline (with a minimum requirement of 104 UCAS points)

Salary - £20,500 per annum

• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Flexible Working Hours
• Casual Dress
• Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Canteen
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Recognition/Awards

Location - 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 - 60 months

Start Date - 1 st September 2026

Interview Date - The Assessment Centre for this position will be on the week commencing March 30 th 2026

Closing Date for Applications - 6 th March 2026

To Apply
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Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager

The Clinical Trial Apprentice (CTA) is an essential part of the Local Study Team and is responsible for supporting key clinical trial tasks for assigned studies to ensure compliance with timelines, GCP, Pfizer SOPs and country regulations.

The CTA works independently to carry out key tasks using established procedures and methodologies to ensure completion according to timelines and to required quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

Main Duties include:

With general direction, the CTA is responsible for providing technical and operational support to Local Study Team members from study start up to close out. CTAs may specialize in one or more routine tasks and be expected to provide support across the whole role as needed. Key tasks supported by the CTA group are:

• TMF filing, quality, maintenance, compliance, and oversight
• Development and delivery of sites’ ISF, and eISF when utilized, and act as primary point of contact for the sites and manage the Site Operations/monitor access to eISF prior to SIV
• Maintain Pfizer Registries and systems as required
• Provide reporting to support management of clinical trials
• Provide support with audit and inspection readiness activities
• Perform customization and translation of documents as required
• Manage physical archiving needs as required
• Preparation of documents and communications for distribution to and collection from sites, as required

At the Associate level the CTA may contribute to team projects and initiatives at the country or regional level.

Please note this is not a laboratory-based role.

Personal Qualities/Skills

• Have an interest in science
• Passion for solving problems and ability to apply scientific knowledge to them.
• Rational, innovative and creative approach to problem solving
• Passion to continue learning and improving themselves
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within teams as well as independently
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to apply learning from prior experience to new situations and problems
• Ability to evaluate information from a broad range of sources
• Communicates with clarity, purpose and efficiently
• Enthusiastic attitude and approach to teamwork with positive influencing and listening skills
• High energy level; hard working; makes things happen
• Demonstrates sound judgement when making decisions
• Self-driven and able to set personal goals which are realistic and challenging
• Agile, flexible and resilient

Qualification to be delivered: BSc (Hons) Applied Science (Clinical Trials Specialist)

Apprenticeship Standard:Clinical Trials Specialist

Training Provider:University of Kent

Delivery model:Training for this role will be completed online

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.

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.

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.

Discovery Park House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ

Watch the video above to hear from our current apprentice Scarlett about life as a Pfizer apprentice.

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