Industrial Trainee - Inflammation and Immunology Marketing Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed my time at Pfizer, I was given really interesting projects and learned so much throughout the year. It has made me want to build a career in pharma.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I work with a really lovely team and they are always quick to give positive feedback and praise when they think it's due.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had catch ups and one to ones with my manager. My team were alwyas supportive if I needed to ask questions.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I worked on some really exciting projects and it was a very busy year for my team so I was kept really busy.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I led on my own projects and my opinion was valued. I was given considerable responsibility in stakeholder management and project management and I was always trusted to deliver.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Its completely invaluable experience. This was the only way I could properly gain commercial insights, coming from a science degree. I developed a huge range of professional skills and knowledge which are transferrable to my degree and future roles.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Pfizer has a really good culture and everyone is really friendly. I had a good working relationship with my team and always enjoyed coming to work.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I didn't have a very structured induction, I did a lot of learning on the job which suited me well. With the intern scheme at Pfizer, the experience isn't very uniform across the scheme. It is very much dependent on which team you get placed with.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I went on several training courses and had many oportunities offered to me. I was included in a vast array of opportunities with my team and I felt like the company had invested a lot in my development.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have made really good contacts and would be interested in applying for the grad scheme or coming back to another job here.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There are social events and I made some lasting friendships with some of the other interns.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is very expensive to live in Surrey so close to London but on the other hand it is nice to be so close to London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I lived in Epsom which doesn't have much of a nightlife but you can head to London, it's just expensive.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There's definitely opportunities if you make the most of living near London.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2017

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