Q. Are interns paid a SALARY?
A. Pfizer pays competitive wages to interns based on academic level achieved and related experience.
Interns are overtime-eligible employees and are paid on a weekly basis.
Q. Is INSURANCE COVERAGE provided to interns?
A. Insurance benefits are not provided during an internship;
therefore, it is recommended that interns maintain or secure medical insurance coverage.
Q. Is TEMPORARY HOUSING available to interns?
A. Housing arrangements vary by site location depending on the availability of temporary housing in the local area.
Please inquire about housing options at the site(s) you are interested in.
Q. Does Pfizer cover any TRAVEL EXPENSES?
A. Pfizer reimburses eligible summer interns for roundtrip travel expenses up to a pre-determined amount.
Roundtrip expenses such as direct transportation from the college or permanent home address (whichever is closer),
mileage, tolls, meals, reasonable transporting of personal belongings, and hotel stays up to three nights while waiting
for accommodations are reimbursable. Expenses such as transporting a personal vehicle, mileage for individuals assisting
in the intern's relocation, and expenses incurred during the length of the internship are not reimbursed.
Eligibility is based on the distance between your permanent or school address (whichever is nearer to your work location)
and the PGRD site at which you will be working. If the distance is greater than 50 miles, you will be eligible for travel expense reimbursement.
Q. What is the Pfizer Intern CULTURE like?
A. Our internship program attracts a diverse population of students from across the nation and Puerto Rico.
We’ve set up what we think is the ultimate creative environment to enable our people to think, to learn, to innovate, to discover and to explore new ideas.
We have a flexible, team-oriented culture that’s designed to make our organization largely transparent.
Q. WHAT CAN I EXPECT during my Pfizer Internship?
A. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive view of our research and development organization and to ignite a spark, encouraging you to further your research career.
You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and network with other interns and colleagues across the site, including members of our senior management team.
At the conclusion of the program, you will be invited to showcase your research by way of a site-wide poster session or a formal presentation to Pfizer colleagues.
Q. What is PGRD’s Internship APPLICATION PROCESS?
A. Students interested in PGRD internships are invited to submit a resume and cover letter via the www.pfizerrdgrad.com web site.
Please click on the ‘Application Now’. Upon acceptance of a job offer,
candidates will be asked to complete a formal employment application and submit two references and an official transcript.
Q. Are INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS eligible for summer internship?
A. PGRD is a global company with offices in many nations. Our domestic (U.S.) office seeks interns who are interested in employment in the United States.
Therefore, we require that undergraduate students are authorized to be lawfully employed in the U.S.
and that they do not require sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Q. What is the LENGTH OF AN INTERNSHIP?
A. Internships typically run for 12-14 weeks in length.
Q. What is the APPLICATION DUE DATE?
A. All applications are due by March, 14th, 2009. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Q. Will CONSIDERATION OF MY APPLICATION be shared with other Pfizer locations?
A. All applications submitted via this website will be reviewed by all US PGRD locations.
Q. How long is the APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS?
A. Pfizer understands the urgency to communicate its interest to each applicant as early as possible.
To that end, Pfizer will commence the application review process,
as well as the offer of employment process for the summer program between January and March.
Q. What is the NOTIFICATION PROCESS if I am being considered for an internship?
A. Candidates who are being considered for a summer internship will be contacted by phone and a phone interview will be conducted.
The offer notification may vary between PGRD site locations. Candidates may also be contacted by phone or email with an offer.
Q. What are the PRE-REQUISITES for a student once an offer has been made?
A. Candidates who are offered an internship will receive instructions in their offer package directing them
to complete a background investigation form and to arrange for a drug test (at no cost to the candidate).
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of both requirements as well as providing documentation of the
eligibility to work within the United States.
Q: What kind of WORK ATMOSPHERE do you have?
A: We've set up what we think is the ultimate creative environment to enable our people to think, to learn, to innovate, to discover, and to explore new ideas.
There are very few limitations placed on anybody or anything – so long as an effort bears possible merit.
What's more, we're willing to invest significant dollars into equipment and people to see if new ideas fly.
We currently have more than 130 new products in the development pipeline – and they all started as "just an idea."
Q: WHO SUCCEEDS at Pfizer?
A: Hard workers and brilliant thinkers, of course. But also those who understand the need for balance between work and personal life.
We have a flexible, team-oriented culture that's designed to make organization largely transparent.
Looking for adjectives? How about: inquisitive, enthusiastic, analytical, competent, driven, adaptable and motivated.
Q: What are your VALUES?
A: Our values are the foundation of our winning strategies. And we adhere to them strictly:
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Respect for People
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Performance
- Community
- Quality