Data Science Industrial Placement Student

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Who We Are

At Roche, 97,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity, and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Supported by major motorways and airports, as well as being a 25-minute train ride to central London, access is easy.

The Opportunity

The Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) department in Roche's Pharmaceutical Division focuses on three core areas: identifying evidence needed in bringing our drugs to market, making high-quality data accessible, and generating insights through data analysis.

Data science has become essential for extracting meaningful insights from the growing variety and complexity of data enabled by advances in digital technology. In biopharma, each data point represents part of a patient’s journey, contributing to the understanding of disease and the development of better medicines.

The PDD Department in Welwyn Garden City is seeking industrial placement students starting in July 2026 for 13 months to support the advancement of medicines. Successful candidates will be evaluated for multiple roles across the department, each requiring a diverse range of skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Biostatistics: Biostatisticians use statistical methods to design and analyze the data collected in our clinical trials.
• Statistical Programming: Analytical Data Scientist (ADS) - We are responsible for providing analytical and programming expertise for the reporting and analysis of clinical trials and related submissions to Health Authorities worldwide.
• Data Management: Study Data Manager (SDM) - We are responsible for the collection, delivery, and quality of data in standardized, quality clinical trial databases, in readiness for analysis by Statistical Programming and Biostatistics.
• Business Operations: The Business Strategy & Operations team ensures regulatory alignment, quality, and compliance, manages vendor relationships, oversees data monitoring and healthcare professional interactions, drives efficiency through automation and knowledge management, and facilitates secure, transparent data sharing in compliance with data protection laws.
• Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology: To support the conduct of Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology activities by creating ready-to-use analysis datasets, providing graphical evaluation of the data, and conducting exploratory analysis.
• Real World & Clinical Data Strategy: We provide expertise and strategic oversight in the conceptualization, design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of real-world data studies, as well as secondary use and standardization of both clinical trial data and trial operational data, for the development of access to Roche’s medicines.

Requirements

• An undergraduate in their second year of their Bachelor's/second or third year of their Integrated Master's Degree
• Currently undertaking a relevant data-oriented subject (e.g., Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Bioengineering, Computer Science, etc.)
• Interested in healthcare, data science, and drug development - a passion for healthcare and enthusiasm are vital.
• Experience or has knowledge in data handling and analysis techniques. Familiarity with programming languages like R, Python, or SAS is advantageous for certain roles but not mandatory.
• Values and contributes to a supportive and inclusive collaborative working environment.
• Has a good understanding of their own strengths and areas for development.

Application Process

Applicants must be able to attend an in-person assessment centre on either 19th or 20th November 2025 at Roche's office in Welwyn Garden City.

Phase I:

• Submission of Cover Letter & CV: Evaluation of technical skills, motivation, and behaviors.

Phase II:

• Video Interview: Assessment of motivation and passion.

Phase III:

• Final Assessment Centre: This will involve a full day of interviews, group tasks, and a technical test.

Application Process deadline: Sunday, 26th October 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

We recognize the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche, difference is valued, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.