Programming, Statistics & Data Science (Multiple Roles) Industrial Placement, 2027

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About the role

Choose Wisely, Apply Confidently

To maximise your opportunities at securing an Industrial Placement with us this year, we strongly advise that you apply to no more than 3 adverts. (For clarity, multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application.)

We encourage you to concentrate your efforts on the roles that best align with your skills, interests and university experience, as this will strengthen your application and give you the best chance of success.

Roles Available in Locations: GSK HQ London

Education required: See individual roles for degree requirements

Please read the degree requirements for each role carefully before applying.

Other requirements: You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.

Pre-application activity: Before applying, you'll need to obtain an application code by completing a short activity in Connectr, our candidate engagement platform.

This activity is designed to encourage considered applications. Once completed, you'll receive your unique application code required to proceed with your application.

If you have already graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Expected Start date: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (approximately)

Salary: A salary of £28,900 (London) plus a bonus.

Workplace Arrangements: Flexible working via performance with choice (office & home working may be available)

Application Closing: Roles are expected to close on 22/10/2026, however, candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point. Please ensure you review and complete the application stages below.

Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact. You’ll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments.  You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.

What do we offer you?

Typical skills you can expect to learn on this placement will include:

The Roles (3 available)

This advert contains multiple roles. Please read each role carefully before proceeding as you will be asked to provide a preference later in the application process.

Role 1 – Biostatistics & Data Science - GSK HQ London

Degree requirements: Mathematics / Statistics / Data Sciences BSc

Overview of the Department

Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation (RII) Biostatistics is part of the RII Research Unit (RIIRU), a department focused on developing innovative medicines for respiratory, immune and inflammatory diseases. RII statisticians play a key role throughout the research and development of the drug pipeline, working closely with scientists, clinicians in areas such as medicine discovery, clinical trial design and statistical analysis. We provide statistical expertise in the design of studies and clinical trials (e.g. sample size determination and randomisation strategies), as well as the performing analysis and providing interpretation of data.

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
• Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.
• Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams
• Communication (written & verbal)
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Networking
• Data analysis and management
• Technical skills (detailed within each role description)

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Key Placement Activities

Role 2 - Clinical Programming and Business Excellence - GSK HQ London

Degree requirements - Preferably Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a Science/Technology related discipline.

Overview of the Department

Clinical Programming play a critical role within the Biostatistics department. We support clinical research teams by performing programming and validation of datasets and outputs for the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data. Meanwhile ensuring data quality, accuracy and adherence to data standards and regulatory requirements. Clinical Programming collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Statistics, Data Management and Clinical teams to ensure data is fit for purpose and meets requirements for study analysis and reporting. This placement year will provide you with exposure to industry-standard tools, methodologies, and regulatory requirements while contributing to the advancement of life-changing therapies. You will gain an insight into cutting-edge clinical research and the development processes, with the opportunity to learn from and network with experienced professionals within GSK.

• Support professional statisticians in the design of studies and clinical trials (e.g. sample size determination and randomisation).
• Work with professional statisticians in preparing statistical analysis plans, model development, output QC, and the communication of results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. scientists, clinicians).
• Develop statistical programming skills in R and other software.
• Develop an understanding of statistical methods used throughout drug development.
• Learn and apply statistical methods through project work and internal training on advanced topics e.g. Quantitative Decision Making, Bayesian Dynamic Borrowing, Dose Response Modelling, etc.

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Key Placement Learnings

Role 3 - Quantitative Sciences Innovation – GSK HQ London

Degree requirements - Mathematics, Statistics, Data Sciences

Overview of the Department

This is an exciting opportunity to join GSK and gain exposure for innovation in the field of Statistics and Data Science to help transform the way in which we use data and quantitative thinking to drive decision-making in R&D.…

• Collaborate with statisticians and fellow professional programmers as part of a study team to develop datasets, tables, listings and figures to aid clinical trial reporting.
• Participate in programming activities for clinical trial reporting using SAS and/or R programming languages, whilst adhering to data standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quality control checks on clinical trial data and outputs, identifying and resolving discrepancies or issues where possible and flagging data issues to necessary stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of standard documentation, including dataset specifications and reviewer guides.
• Opportunities to be involved in and contribute to other non-project initiatives within GSK, contributing towards development of the Biostatistics department.