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Data Science Industrial Placement - Multiple roles within Biostats, Data Management, Real-World Data and more

Roche
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Welwyn

Expected closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 13-month industrial placement starting July 2027 in Welwyn Garden City.
  • Gain experience in Data Management, Analytical Data Sciences, Biostatistics, Real World & Clinical Data Strategy, or Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology.
  • Must be studying for an undergraduate or integrated masters degree.
  • Application deadline: Sunday 1st November 2026.
  • Competitive salary and benefits offered.

About the Role

Roche is seeking 10 industrial placement students for a 13-month period, starting in July 2027. These roles are within the Product Development Data Sciences and Analytics (PDD) department at our Welwyn Garden City office.

What You'll Be Doing

Successful candidates will be evaluated for multiple roles across the PDD department, which focuses on identifying evidence for drug development, making data accessible, and generating insights. You will leverage diverse datasets from clinical trials, real-world evidence, and digital sources to understand patient pathways, disease progression, and patient outcomes.

Available functions include:

  • Data Management: Involves collecting, cleaning, and storing clinical trial data. Roles include Data Quality Lead, Technical Excellence Specialist, and Functional Excellence Specialist.
  • Analytical Data Sciences: Focuses on the timely, accurate, and compliant analysis of clinical trial data. Roles include Analytical Data Scientist (ADS) and Data Science Acceleration (DSX) Data Scientist.
  • Biostatistics: Provides strategic leadership and drives data-led decision making for drug development. Offers 1 position for a Biostatistician.
  • Real World & Clinical Data Strategy: Develops and implements data strategies to accelerate drug development. Roles include Data Steward and Data Strategy & Analytics Specialist.
  • Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology: Supports the analysis of pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, efficacy, and safety data to select optimal drug doses and schedules. Offers a Clinical Pharmacology Data Scientist role.

Degree Requirements

You must be studying for an undergraduate or integrated masters degree and be eligible to work in the UK.

Recruitment Process

  • Phase I: Submission of Cover Letter and CV.
  • Phase II: Online video interview.
  • Phase III: In-person assessment centre on 25th or 26th November 2026, involving interviews, group tasks, and a technical aptitude test.

Application Deadline

Sunday 1st November 2026.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent benefits
  • Genuine interest in your career development and progression.