Undergraduate Placements
At Zentiva UK, we offer a dynamic and rewarding 12-month undergraduate placement programme designed to give students hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our team is united by a shared purpose: to support the health and wellbeing of all generations by ensuring access to high-quality and affordable medicines. Every day, we help improve the lives of over 100 million people across Europe and beyond, contributing to a more sustainable healthcare system.
Our undergraduate programme is ideal for students who are passionate about healthcare, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact. Join us and be part of a team that’s powering better access to medicines across the UK.
Zentiva Placements at a Glance
- Applications typically open in autumn, with a closing date in early March.
- Interviews are held in early spring.
- Placements begin in August and run for 12 months, aligning with university schedules.
The Roles

Speciality Portfolio and Pricing Co-ordinator
As a Speciality Portfolio and Pricing Co-ordinator, you will develop and apply excellent data and business analytic skills to support commercial decision-making. The role involves working with Power BI and Excel to create and use financial and market models. You will gain exposure to commercial, marketing, pharmaceutical development, regulatory, and supply-chain functions. The position requires the ability to persuade and progress projects through collaboration with colleagues, even when you do not have direct line management responsibility. Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent project management abilities, are essential.

Customer Services Back Office Advisor
Provide a high standard of customer service to a portfolio of retail and wholesale customers. Accurately process claims via Z Claims and ensure timely closure. Optimise product availability with Reduced Wholesale Partners. Support the Speciality sales team in managing stock allocations.
Date of Preparation: March 2026 | Reference: 000820152
