Supply Chain Intern (Start ASAP)

About Pfizer

Pfizer is a world-renowned biotechnology and pharmaceutical company that develops and produces various medicines for different fields of medicine, such as Oncology, Immunology, Neurology, Endocrinology, and Cardiology. The company also designs and produces some medical equipment used in hospitals.

Your role

In support of the IPEF Supply chain initiative, Pfizer’s Global Supply (PGS) offers summer STEM internships that cross over all facets of the business. The Global Supply Chain organization team is responsible for managing the supply and demand of a robust portfolio and it is supported by various departments and teams including operations, engineering, quality, and logistics.

The IPEF summer interns will work in conjunction with these areas on challenging assignments and projects that will stimulate creative problem-solving and collaborative leadership while contributing to the overall goal of bringing quality life-saving medicines to patients around the world. Individuals selected for these roles will join the teams in the following locations: Memphis, TN, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Peapack, NJ, Collegeville, PA, Lake Forest, IL. Memphis, TN, Andover, MA, and New York, NY.

Training & development

Pfizer CentreOne offers you the opportunity to develop combined business development and commercial skills and gain insights into a broad range of therapeutic areas and pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of experts in those areas. 

Benefits

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

• Energetic participation in building and implementing the commercial strategy. 
• Participation in a variety of volunteering activities.
• Attending or leading global team meetings and cross-functional projects 
• Training around business development, manufacturing processes, and project management systems 
• Participation in project assessment and management, and working with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. 
• Pastoral assistance throughout the program from the program manager. 

Career progression

At the end of the program, you will gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry and meet experts working in a wide range of roles and departments. The opportunities to work cross-functionally with other teams offer an insight into the different career opportunities the industry has to offer.

Work-life balance

Pfizer aims to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture that encourages employees to achieve work-life harmony, attracts talent, and enables everyone to be their best working self.

Culture & vibe

Pfizer believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this in all its forms, allowing it to be as diverse as the patients and communities it serves. Everyone will continue to build a culture that encourages, supports, and empowers the employees.

About you

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering), Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology) or Supply Chain/ Business Administration
• Strong academic performance
• Strong team skills with demonstrated leadership ability
• Passion for learning and pursuing a career in the healthcare industry 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and initiative
• Ability to work in a high-paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply chain, engineering background
• Previous work, internship, or co-op experience preferred

Sources

The following sites were used in researching this page:

• pfizer.com
• youtube.com/@pfizer