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SalaryPosted Date: Mar 18 2024
R&D Data Science – Clinical Supply Chain Graduate Apprentice, UK, 2024
Join the GSK’s Research and Development Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2024: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required: BSc/BS degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or any other Science discipline with a substantial Data Science component. Graduation by August 2024.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Expected Start date: September 2024
Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.
Assessment Centre Date: April 2024
Are you looking for a career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people?
Apply for the R&D MSc Data Science Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!
Do you want to work for one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, and are you ready to apply your data analytical and problem-solving skills to make key contributions to the development of new medicines?
If so, bring your enthusiasm here. You will be part of the Research & Development function generating new insights to support the research, development, or manufacturing, and associated processes, required to bring a physical medicinal product to market.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
A GSK apprenticeship gives you the chance to earn while you learn. The MSc Data Science apprenticeship lasts two years and is a practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to be involved in different aspects and processes required to bring medicinal product to market from the Research and Development perspective. You will actively study towards a MSc Digital and Technology Solutions qualification through provider Queen Mary University of London subject to availability/entry requirements.
You will join the R&D Clinical Supply Chain - Digital Solutions team providing Data Science solutions and analytics to improve operational efficiency in the production and delivery of medicinal product, and overall improve patient experience.
For more information on the MSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analytics) apprenticeship standards see Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to develop practical and problems solving skills.
If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and demonstrate the qualities we are looking for, you may be offered further opportunity with GSK.
What will you do?
- Construct, develop and maintain complex data visualization tools, deliver data analysis that enables decision making and drive improvements
- Learn and apply latest mathematical methods in Data Science applicable to the Clinical Supply Chain
- You will improve the efficiency of Supply Chain processes through implementation of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning methods
- Demonstrate project leadership during management and delivery of multiple projects
- Collaborate with Data Engineers and help guide the data pipeline and data transformation process and learn about building Data Science infrastructure
- Develop and deliver support and guidance materials for Scientific business partners to ensure data governance, robust analysis and data product lifecyle management
- Gain in-depth and cross-sectional insights in the R&D Clinical Supply Chain function
- You will gain hands on experience using state of the art platforms and capabilities such as Power BI, Azure (Databricks & Azure Dev Ops)
What are we looking for?
- Passion for getting ahead of disease
- A lively interest in Research and Development and the biopharma industry
- Strong knowledge of Python and/or R coding
- Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills that help you influence
- Strong problem-solving skills driven by curiosity
- Proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach with a talent for multi-tasking and prioritization
What do we offer you?
- A competitive starting base salary of £30,000 per year, which increases after year 1 (subject to annual review), plus an annual bonus based on company performance.
- Relocation Allowance subject to eligibility checks
- Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
- Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs, time off and childcare support
- Long-term incentives through shared ownership link your rewards to our longer-term performance
- On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs
- Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.
- Join NxtGen – a socialising and networking group where you can connect with other apprentices internationally.
Let’s do this!
You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website
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Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment centre stage and as part of this, you'll be asked about your motivation for the role: We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you’ve applied to. You will be asked a 2nd question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role. Please be as targeted as you can!
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Why Us?
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.
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