Our Global Cyber Defense team is responsible for safeguarding Pfizer’s digital assets and infrastructure through proactive threat detection, response, and risk mitigation across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
As a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Intern, you will support teams that help ensure cybersecurity risks are understood, managed, and followed in a large global company. This role is designed for students who want to learn how cybersecurity policies, risk management, and compliance work together to protect systems, data, and business operations.
Support cyber risk and compliance activities
Assist with reviewing policies, standards, or guidelines
Help track risks, controls, or action items
Support documentation and reporting activities
Learn how organizations manage cybersecurity risk
Follow company security and compliance requirements
Learn how cybersecurity governance works in practice
Understand how cyber risks are identified and tracked
Gain exposure to compliance and regulatory concepts
Build experience working in a global, regulated company
Develop professional working skills in cyber risk teams
How companies manage cybersecurity risk
Why policies, controls, and compliance are important
How security supports patient safety and trust
How teams work with laws, regulations, and standards
Being organized and detail focused
Completing assigned tasks accurately
Keeping information confidential
Asking questions and learning continuously
Communicating clearly with team members
Basic understanding of cyber risk management
Exposure to cybersecurity governance and compliance
Documentation and reporting skills
Analytical and structured thinking
Professional communication and teamwork
Currently enrolled in a university program (e.g., Information Systems, Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field)
Interest in cybersecurity, risk, or compliance topics
Basic computer and documentation skills
Strong willingness to learn and follow instructions
Ability to work in English (written and spoken)
Ability to work legally in Greece
Interest in cybersecurity, risk, compliance, or governance
Basic knowledge of computers and technology
Comfort working with documents or spreadsheets
Willingness to learn new concepts and processes
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives.. At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe 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 for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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