Job description
Site Name:UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date:Dec 16 2024

Join GSK’sData ScienceDegreeApprenticeshipProgramme– UK,2025: Help us get ahead of disease togetherand earn while you learn 

GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the world’s leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out.You’llearn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions. 

Stevenage is GSK’s UK R&D Hub, which is the heart of innovation, discovering and developing differentiated,high-qualityand needed medicines that are bringing transformational benefit to patients. 

Education required: 

• Grade 5 in GCSE MathematicsandGrade 4 in GCSE English Language(or equivalent). 

• BBC at A-Level to includeMaths(or equivalent). A-Levels in Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking will not be accepted. 

Language requirement:Written and spoken fluency in English. 

Location:You will be based at Stevenage. You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily. 

Expectedstart date:September 2025. 

Duration:3.5 years. 

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. 

Assessmentcentredate:March 2025. 

We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about theApprenticeshipyou choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying, asyou’llneed to show us why this role is the role for you. Wishing you the best of luck with your application! 

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positivelyimpactthe health of billions of people?Apply for theProcurementData ScienceApprenticeshipprogramme at GSK today! 

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn,who are excited to join theGlobal Procurementfunctionand use your developing skills to aid the organisation,by: 

• Learning and usingadvanced data analysis methods tospot opportunities for better negotiations, improve quality and service levels, andidentifymissed savings opportunities. 

• Mastering machine learning approaches to obtainadditionalinsights from datasets 

• Learning how to provide statistical and technical support toleaders and decision makerswhen designing new projects, how to summarise and report results todifferent typesof audiences. 

Does this sound likeyou?: 

• Do you enjoy learning how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be appliedin the workplace? 

• Do you enjoy tinkering with code and trying out new things? 

• Are you curious to know more about howdigital, AI, data and analytics can help to deliver efficiencies andimproved ways of working from supplier interactions, to buying good & services, and beyond? 

If you have answered ‘yes’ to these questions and like whatyou’veread so far then please read on. 

Ahead together with tailored training and career development 

As theData ScienceApprentice,you willgainexposure tothe manyfacetsofthe procurement process,all whilst actively studying towards yourBSc (Hons) inData SciencewithNottinghamUniversity. For more information see: 

• Course details:Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship–The University of Nottingham. 

• Apprenticeship standard:Data scientist (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. 

What will you do? 

• Discover ways to boost the profitability of a leading biopharma company,leveragingyour skills to analyse and interpret a wide range ofever changingdata sources. 

• Be achampion for Procurement’s own Digital Transformation, advocating the use ofnew technologies, and encouraging Design Thinking principles with Procurement Professionals 

• Assistin managing large datasets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. 

• Experience development opportunities, including formal training,coachingand mentoring 

• Develop purchasing and negotiation strategies anddemonstrateproject leadershipunderpinned by sound data driven decision making 

• Negotiate at senior or executive management level with our supply base 

• Lead contract negotiations and review financial proposals 

• You will manage spend across multiple functions, including marketing,manufacturingand research 

• Gain in-depth and cross-sectional insights across theGlobal Procurementfunction. 

• Identifyand develop opportunities to implement data science principles into Procurement 

Working with highly skilled professionals, you could be involved in a variety of initiatives. You could bring a new respiratory product technology from our suppliers to our patients. Orperhaps createan ad campaign with our social-media partners to reach new consumers in emerging markets. With a stream of diverse and absorbing projects, Procurement is a fascinating area with tremendous scope for progress. 

What do we offer you? 

• A competitive starting base salary of £20,800 per year, which increases after year1to £26,400(subject to annual review), plus an annual bonus based on company performance. 

• Relocation Allowance subject to eligibility checks. 

• Long-term incentives through shared ownership link your rewards to our longer-term performance. 

• On-the-job experience and training and developmentopportunities, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoringand formal training programscombined with early responsibility to help you to develop and progress. 

• Kickstart a rewarding career with a nationallyrecognisedqualification. 

• A Buddy who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship. 

• A strong and diverse support network to help you develop,growand achieve your goals 

• If you successfully complete your apprenticeship anddemonstratethe qualities we are looking for, you may be offered further opportunitieswith GSK. 

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements. 

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs, time off and childcare support. 

• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets. 

• JoinNxtGen– a socialising and networking group where you can connect with other apprentices internationally. 

Let’sdo this! 

For hints,tipsand guidance for getting onto a GSK apprenticeship click here:Apprenticeships | GSK. 

Register on our GSK insightandengagement platformGSK Get Ahead–Connectrto learn more about working at GSK, ourcultureandtheapplication processes. 

You can also learn more about GSK apprenticeshipshere:GSKUKDigitalApprenticeBrochure.pdf. 

Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment centrestage 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 it in the context of pharmaceutical manufacturing.   You will be asked a 2ndquestion 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! 

Top tip #1: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout the process, it will really help you prepare for thedifferent stagesin your application. 

Top tip #2:Don'tforget to register on our GSK insightandengagement platformhttps://gsk.connectr.co.uk/getahead/to learn more about working at GSK, ourcultureandourapplication processes. 

Apply now 

Please note we will update youregardingyour application by the end of February 2025, if you have any questions please contact:. 

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2025. 

We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of ourpatients.Andbecauseit’sthe right thing to do. 

Need help with your application? 

Please email us atand let us know how we can help you.

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Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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 organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

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