12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Data Science - Pharmaceutical Technology & Development

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Data Science - Pharmaceutical Technology & Development 

Macclesfield, UK 

£26,000 Base Salary, Bonus & Flexible Benefits 

Do you want to be part of a team of supportive, collaborative and likeminded peers to develop your expertise? Then Astra Zeneca might be the one for you! 

About AstraZeneca: 

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we‘re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. 

Macclesfield 

The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. It is approx. 100 acres with around 4500 people working on site. The site is unique in the AstraZeneca network having Operations, R&D, General and Administrative (G&A), IT and others on its site. 

About the University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) Programme: 

Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team.  

As an AstraZeneca placement student, there is a huge network of support available to you. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join. 

We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities. 

Whatever your background and experience, you'll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals.

Are you ready to explore this exciting next step in your career? Apply today! 

About the Opportunity: 

At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. We work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. 

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) are the bridge that turns brilliant science into actual medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture. 

Data Science is a growing discipline helping AstraZeneca deliver medicines in novel and efficient ways. We are looking to recruit for 12 Month Industrial Placements in Data Science at our Macclesfield site. We want the successful candidates to be able to apply the use of data science to answer real world problems.

You will be responsible for delivering technical solutions to support scientists to effectively manage, mine and exploit data using digital technologies.  You will be responsible for developing data analytics to deliver real business insights. You will be working across a range of disciplines including chemistry, engineering, analytical and several specialist areas so clear communication and presentation skills are key to the role. Coding is an essential element of the role and so proficiency in languages such as python, R, MATLAB etc is highly desirable. 

Qualification, Skills & Experience 

Required: 

Currently undertaking an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree in data science, computer science, maths, or engineering, and with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2026.  Strong planning, organisation and collaboration skills.  Ability to see opportunities, learn, and apply that learning to drive innovation.  Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.  Competent in the use of coding languages such as Python, R or MATLAB. Strong understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts. 

Why AstraZeneca?  

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey. 

Applications Open: 1st September 2025

Applications Close: 28th September 2025 

Assessment Day: 28th & 29th October 2025

Start Date: 7th September 2026

This position is a 12- month fixed term contract.  

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