Pfizer is looking to recruit a Clinical Trials Apprentice (CTA). The role collaborates with local study team members and is responsible for multiple tasks that span from study start-up to study close-out which enables the 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 - £20,000 per annum

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance - 25.5 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Annual Salary Review
• Casual Dress
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Parking
• Onsite Canteen
• Employee Recognition/Awards

Location - Sandwich, Kent

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5:25pm with 45 minute lunch break.

Fridays, 9am – 4:05pm with 45 minute lunch break

Duration - 60 months

Start Date - 1st September 2025

Interview Date - 1st April 2025

Closing Date for Applications - 9th March 2025

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 recruitment@cogentskills.com 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 along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.

Job Description

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 role collaborates with local study team members and is responsible for multiple tasks that span from study start-up to study close-out which enables the efficient execution of clinical trials to high quality standards.

The CTA:

• Works independently to carry out key tasks using established procedures and methodologies to ensure the completion according to timelines and to required quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

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 oversightDevelopment 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.

Candidate Requirements

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

Personal Qualities

• 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

Training To Be Delivered

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

Apprenticeship Standard: Clinical Specialist

Training Provider: Kent University

Delivery model: Online and Day Release

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.