Marketing Manager Apprentice Review

by Pfizer

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a part of the marketing team for a specific product at Pfizer. I have set projects I am involved with, for example, creating a congress strategy, increasing e-permissions, creating patient/doctor videos, so a lot of my work involves working with stakeholders, such as agencies (who produce the content for us, whether it's a congress stand or a printed booklet), the field team (we gather insights from them to inform our marketing activities), and the medical team (they review all our materials and approve them before they are distributed to check everything is compliant.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed a lot of new skills, such as strategic thinking, leadership, networking & continually improving my communication and presentation skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the work that I am doing. It is super varied, and there are so many different projects to get involved with depending on where your strengths and development areas are. I am very passionate for healthcare and patients, so this job is really fun for me.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Apprenticeships at Pfizer are really flexible. I can choose when I want to take my 20% off the job (OTJ) time for studying. Sometimes I may choose to spend 1 full day studying, or sometimes I might split up my time throughout the week.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support from my employer. Both from my direct manager, but also from other people in the business, as everyone is keen to support my development areas.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive a lot of support from my tutor from Cambridge Marketing College with my work. I used to struggle with juggling my time and understanding marketing as I have never learnt about marketing, but my tutor is super helpful when I ask questions and responds very quickly.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

My qualification helps to improve my strategic thinking and basic marketing principles, which I can then apply to my project work.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are loads of social activities, sports clubs and networking events. There are also many opportunities to be involved with volunteering, or attending conferences to enhance your learning.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Pfizer to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Pfizer is a great place to work, with so many colleagues that are keen to help you grow.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pfizer?

Do your research about the company and think about if pharma is right for you. The pharma industry is highly regulated, so it is difficult to be "creative". If you have a passion for science and healthcare, you should definitely apply to Pfizer.