**When applying, please be sure to submit the required brief personal statement (see details below) along with your resume including your GPA in order to be considered.** 

What You Will Achieve

At Pfizer, we are changing lives. We discover, develop and deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to the world. Our colleagues are purpose-driven and united by a passion to transform patients’ lives.  

Our scientists, clinicians and Research & Development (R&D) professionals are among the best in the industry with the resources and scale to solve some of the world’s most complex health challenges. So, it’s no wonder that they choose to pursue their life’s passion at Pfizer and deliver on our promise to society.

The goal of the Pfizer R&D Rotational Program is to grow Pfizer’s pipeline of R&D talent with promising science, technology and math (STEM) college graduates. This in-depth skills development and experiential program offers graduates the opportunity to gain experience and insight into drug discovery and development from leading scientists, clinicians, statisticians, epidemiologists and professionals, and to bridge from student to industry professional, or into an advanced-degree program.

The Pfizer R&D Rotational Program is a two-year program.  Associates will be immersed into the pharmaceutical business through four 6-month job rotations in diverse R&D disciplines. Each rotation will involve meaningful assignments and projects, mentorship and coaching, and collaborative interactions to develop business acumen and technical expertise and set them on the path to a pharmaceutical career.

What We Offer:  

• Strong focus on all aspects of drug discovery and development, including early research, mid to late-stage clinical development and operations, regulatory planning, and business support.

• Challenging projects and assignments.

• Leadership, teamwork and networking skills.

• Rotations aligned to an individual’s interests and career aspirations.

What Types of Experiences You Will Have:

Laboratory and non-laboratory experiences are dependent on background and interest. There is a wide range of opportunities for each 6-month rotation. Examples include: 

• Assay development and analysis to discover new targets and pathways in disease areas. 

• Organic, analytical and medicinal chemistry

• Single cell and spatial transcriptomics for characterizing gene expression in human and animal disease tissue. 

• Mid-to-late-stage clinical trial design and execution. 

• Artificial intelligence, computational biology, and digital medicine. 

• Clinical development operations including, project planning, regulatory operations, and data analytics, etc.

• Partnership with project teams working on early drug discovery to late-stage clinical trial work. 

What You Need To Apply:

- Submit a brief personal statement (no more than 500 words)

Describe a time when you faced adversity in your STEM journey, and/or how you’ve supported others from different groups who may have encountered similar challenges.

In your response, you may consider:

• What made the situation challenging and how you approached it.

• The impact of your actions on yourself or others.

• How the experience influenced your growth, perspective, or approach to collaboration in STEM.

This statement must be the applicant’s original work and does not rely on, nor based on any work product that uses any form of Artificial Intelligence. Please note this statement must be attached before finalizing your application, you will not be able to edit you application afterwards.

- An updated resume with your graduation year and GPA clearly captured.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Must have graduated by Spring 2026

• Bachelor’s degree. Degree in Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Computer Science or Data Science preferred)

• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.3 GPA) 

• No more than 2 years of continuous work experience after graduation 

• Willingness to make a 2-year commitment to the program

• Commitment to participate in program activities  

Nice-to-Have

• Willingness to contribute fresh and innovative ideas

• Technological aptitude; demonstrated experience to quickly learn new skills, adapt and change   

• Seizes accountability, self-starter

• Team oriented

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Work Authorization  

Must be immediately authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent or indefinitely renewable duration without Pfizer’s sponsorship. 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:  Please be advised that this position requires permanent or indefinitely renewable work authorization in the United States. If you are a nonimmigrant who is authorized to work in the U.S. for a limited duration, it is your responsibility to share this important information with us as soon as possible, but prior to accepting the offer, in order for us to be able to evaluate feasibility of sponsoring permanent residence for you for this or any future full time job opportunities at Pfizer.   We reserve the right to withdraw the job offer if we determine that permanent residency sponsorship would be untenable.  Additionally, if you previously declared that you would not require immigration sponsorship from Pfizer now or in the future, but later it turns out that you may require such sponsorship to ensure continuity of your employment, Pfizer reserves the right to revoke this offer and/or terminate your employment. If you are unclear whether you may require sponsorship in the future, you should consult your own immigration counsel before deciding to accept this offer.

Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

As required by current United States immigration law, this offer is contingent upon verification of your eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete Section 1 of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility, no later than the date of hire and to provide acceptable identity and employment eligibility document(s) within 3 business days of the date your employment begins. In the event that you do not have legal authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S., and that you are unable to secure such employment authorization by the time that you are scheduled to commence work, Pfizer will not be able to hire you and this offer of employment will therefore be revoked. If you have started work but fail to provide acceptable I-9 documentation your employment will be immediately terminated.

Other Job Details:

• Colleagues will complete a minimum of 2 laboratory rotations that will vary based on skills and expertise.

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise. On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to connect and innovate with their team face-to-face. Colleagues will be expected to come into the office 5 days a week.

• Last Date to Apply for Job: Sept 12, 2025.

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Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.