PFIZER UK Digital Recruitment Event University of Surrey

PFIZER UK Digital Recruitment Event, University of Surrey Becky Land – Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Pfizer UK Wednesday 6 th May 2020

Pfizer is one of the world’s premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, transforming the lives of millions of people around the world each year. • Our Early Careers Programme offers: • Undergraduate placements (12 months salary & benefits) • Graduate placements (24 months salary & benefits) • Direct entry Graduate level roles in Research and Development and Commercial (salaried) • Apprenticeships (Levels 1 – 7) • Work Experience programme (year 11/12 students) Who are Pfizer & what we do in Early Careers 2

PFIZER UK LOCATIONS Hurley 92 headcount Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Vaccines London, Victoria 4 headcount 3, 000 sqft Walton Oaks 754 headcount 224, 000 sqft UK Commercial HQ Havant 256 headcount 300, 000 sqft Manufacturing Distribution Centre Cambridge 60 headcount 31, 000 sqft Device Centre of Excellence / Business Development Sandwich 729 headcount 360, 000 sqft Medicinal Sciences – Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Medical / Regulatory/ EMEA/UK Support Functions R&D COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING

Pfizer UK Locations Hurley, Berkshire, Vaccines Site Walton Oaks, Surrey Pfizer UK Commercial HQ Sandwich, Kent Research and Development and Manufacturing Site Cambridge Medical Device Centre of Excellence 4

What we do at Pfizer Define specifications Software development Chromatography Spectroscopy Data Analysis Develop methods Stability Full scale manufacture Organic Synthesis Quality Oversight Physical Characterisation Dosage form development Statistics Biotechnology Informatics Structure Elucidation Project Management Counterfeit detection Safety testing Problem Solving Crystallography Team Management Global Collaboration

The Application Pathway for JOB DESCRIPTION Undergraduates APPLICATION VIDEO INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT DAY/INTERVIEW RESEARCH

CAREERS AT PFIZER Pfizer offers a diverse range of career opportunities across every area of our business from Research and Development, Engineering, Finance, HR, Marketing, Medical Representatives, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Strategic Planning. For more information and details of how to set up a personal profile, job searches and applications go to: http: //pfizercareers. com/

Recruitment Process - Timelines Application Deadline Video Interview Deadline Interview Dates/Assessment Centre Response to Offer Deadline • Make sure you allow plenty of time to do your research and complete your application and are aware of the deadline for applications. Also ensure your follow the guidance for applications i. e. application form vs cv etc. • You may be given a deadline as to when to complete an online video or assessment if required as part of the recruitment process • Ensure the hiring entity is aware of any dates you are unable to make for Interview or Assessment Centres. An alternative date might be available • Most offers will be extended with a deadline for acceptance or decline. Ensure you are aware of these dates – don't assume no response means you have accepted the role 8

Timings for undergraduate placements 2021 • For 2021 all undergraduate placements will be advertised from August to October 2020. • Your application needs to be completed within this time slot • Please ensure that you follow the guidance during the application process. • All placements last for 2 months and are salaried • Placements begin on 1 st September 2021 and finish 31 st August 2022 9

Application Requirements – check… • Check that you are applying for the correct position especially for online applications It's good practice to set up job alerts so you don't miss out! • Candidates should be aware of application requirements i. e. certifications, minimum entry requirements etc • Candidate should follow application process as identified by the company i. e. Pfizer process for Undergraduate applications must be via website and using the application form found on our website. Not by CV. 10

Company Values and your application Company values support the vision, culture and identity of a company. They’re important because they; • Shape every important organisational decision. • Educate clients, employees and customers about what the company stands for. • Help applicants identify whether the company fits with their own values. Showing an understanding - and demonstrating how you identify - with company values in your application will hugely improve your chances of success. 11

What we value at Pfizer

Video Interviews • Consider your surroundings? • External noise • Distractions – ie. mobile phone, neighbours, other house occupants, pets • Cleanliness • Check your equipment • Full battery in your computer • Check your positioning • Chair • Background • Comfortable • Reponses • Clear and concise • Considered • Practice a few competency style questions first ie. What has attracted you to this company? 13

Assessment Centre & Interview Preparation Things to consider. . • Travel • Arrival /Departure Timings • Interview Content • Research the company • Revise the basic pharmaceutical principles • 1: 1 Interview preparation • Read around the industrial area you are applying for • Personal preparation • Consider relocating • Group Activity • Networking opportunity 14

Types of assessment/evaluation • Competency based interview – demonstrable qualities • Psychometric – Assess intelligence, skills and personality • Technical – used for specialist roles with specialist skills sets i. e. IT, Science, Engineering • In-Tray – paper-based simulation to assess candidate aptitude • Presentation – short persuasive talk – often allowed to be pre-prepared • Situational – candidates asked to respond to a specific situation they may face on the job • Panel – questions are posed to the candidate from a group of people who make the hiring decision 15

After Graduation your mission is ……………. . to find the right job for YOU !!!! • Take time to assess your options • • • What ? Kind of job Where ? Do I want to live Who ? Do I want to work for When ? Is the right time for me Why ? Do I want this job 16

Tips on how to get a Graduate Job Consider the following: • Graduate Schemes vs Direct entry level roles • Industry vs Academia • Ph. D roles – experience and transferable skills • Myths and Legends 17

Current Graduate Jobs at Pfizer For Research and Development and Science graduates there are current Pfizer jobs being advertised now for our Sandwich site in Kent. Current roles include: v v v Formulation Scientists Senior Associate Scientists in Drug Product Development Organic Chemists Material Scientists Senior Scientists For further information go to our website at http: //pfizercareers. com/ 18

Your application - What makes YOU unique? • Tailor both your CV and Cover Letter to the role • CAREER AIM: Example… • An entry-level position in public relations which will utilise the organisational and communication skills developed through my involvement with Kent Rag and promotional work during vacations. Is likely to make more impact than: PERSONAL STATEMENT: Example…. • A motivated, adaptable and responsible graduate with good communication skills who enjoys a challenge and is keen to begin a career in public relations. • Know your own strengths and gaps - what skills do you want to develop? • Describe how you have the attributes, skills, knowledge about the role with examples of your experience 19

Networking Opportunities • Meet other Graduates who are working in Industry - Linked. In, Networking Events • Shadowing opportunities • Research work opportunities • Social Events • Study Days/ Residentials • Career Fairs 20

Myths and Legends • X First Class Degree and ONLY the Best Grades • X Industry is mostly about Chemistry • X You NEED a Ph. D to get a job in Industry • X You spend all your time in a lab • X It is difficult to change your career path once you are in Industry • X Industries are more focused about money 21

How to apply for a job at Pfizer http: //www. pfizer. com/careers/

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