Project Manager apprentice

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 Clinical Trials Regulatory Strategic Execution (CTRSE) Team Qualification Requirements 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English. 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 Holiday Allowance - 25.5 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3% Flexible Working Hours Casual расположение Discount Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Onsite Canteen Onsite Parkingica Employee Recognition/Awards Location Pfizer Ltd Rhe Discovery Park House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ Working Hours Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5.25pm. Friday, 9am – 4.05pm 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 for assistance 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 Job Description CTRSE is part of a global organization responsible for the delivery of submissions to Regulatory Health Authorities & Central Ethics committees to enable the delivery of Study Start‑up activities required for patients to participate in clinical Trials and ensure regulatory excellence across global markets. We focus on streamlining regulatory processes, reducing cycle times, and enabling medicines to reach patients faster. CTRSE has a strong focus on project management driving accelerated timelines for delivery. This role would suit future project managers, information management, or business skills. There may also be the opportunity to rotate within CTRSE to expand knowledge in other areas such as compliance, training or submission management. Job Responsibilities This role combines change management, communications, and project leadership to drive CTRSE’s transformation initiatives. You will lead strategic projects,regelen organisational changes are understood and adopted, and deliver clear, engaging communications that align with Pfizer’s purpose: “Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.” Communication and Change Management: Ownership, review and scheduling of CTRSE change and communication requests. Prepare organisational communications for distribution both internal and external to CTRSE. Developing and maintaining instructional documents, procedures, and guidelines to support change within our organisation and continuous improvement efforts. Project Management: Oversight and contributing to team and global projects which define and streamline essential business processes to increase efficiency and reduce time. Project Lead: Leading and presenting in meetings to share innovative ideas and strategies which will enhance the implementation of new or revised processes that are driven by internal and external guidelines. Global Projects: Executing partnership with colleagues globally to assist in ensuring the success of a broad variety of global initiatives, projects and business solutions. Process Development/Improvement: Accountability for process development or improvement, decision making, and change management for CTRSE. 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 Ability to adapt to an ever‑changing business environment Excellent planning and organisation 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 Cultural awareness of global diversity Personal Qualities Adaptable, with a willingness to learn Self‑motivated Personal confidence, pro‑activity and enthusiasm Confidence 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 Training To Be Delivered Qualification to be delivered: BSc Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard: Project Manager Training Provider: Cumbria University Delivery model: The 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 TheSubmit must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The trainee must be willing to commit a personal amount of 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 who want to expand and learn new skills across a multitude of business areas. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr