Industrial Placement - Statistical Programming, Biostatistics & Data Science

**Industrial Placement Opportunities – Pharmaceutical Industry** **· White City, London · 12 Months · Starting Summer 2027 · £27,500 per annum·** **Available Placement Opportunities** We are working with a large client in the pharmaceutical space who are looking to take on 4 industrial placements for students actively working towards their degree. This position is only suitable for those currently going into their first or second year of university. You will not be considered if you are starting your third year. The available positions are as follows: * Statistical Programmers * Biostatisticians * Data Scientists Once you have applied, your CV will be reviewed and, if suitable, a LinkedIn message will be sent to you with screening form to complete. The deadline for the applications is October 25th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What if your placement year wasn't just watching from the sidelines but about working hands on with clinical data contributing analytical work to support healthcare research? That's exactly what you'll do. Over 12 months, you'll join a close-knit team of programmers, biostatisticians and data scientists where your work matters. You'll get the resources, data and global reach of one of the world's leading healthcare companies with the support of a growing community of professionals based in London. **About the Organisation** Our client is a leading global healthcare company with one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. Their mission is to improve patients' lives through innovative medicines and healthcare solutions, delivered by diverse and engaged talent. Creativity and diversity are encouraged, effort is recognised, success is celebrated, and people feel valued and listened to. We're proud to offer this new UK placement programme to invest in the next generation of scientific and analytical talent because the people who join us as students today are the experts who will shape the healthcare systems of tomorrow. **About the Placement Programme** This is a 12-month industrial placement starting in Summer 2027, based at our modern UK offices in White City, London. You'll be part of Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS), a team of programmers, biostatisticians and data scientists who contribute their expertise across every stage of drug development. This role is expected to be primarily office-based at our modern, collaborative workplace in the heart of White City, London. Being together in our friendly office is how you'll build relationships, learn quickly from experienced colleagues, and feel part of the team from day one. **Placement Roles** ***Statistical programmers*** transform raw clinical trial data into reliable, meaningful outputs that support drug development and regulatory submissions. You'll develop programming skills to build the datasets, tables and figures that help address real healthcare challenges. ***Biostatisticians*** work across the entire drug develop lifecycle helping to design studies and analyse clinical trial data. You'll work alongside experienced statisticians to turn complex data into clear insights. ***Data Scientists*** explore data, apply innovative methods to generate new insights from healthcare and clinical datasets. You'll experiment with modern approaches to uncover what the data is really telling us. **What You'll Be Doing** * Working hands-on with real clinical trial and healthcare data * Supporting live medicines development programmes that affect real patients * Using SAS and R and getting exposure to emerging AI tools * Collaborating with experienced colleagues and international, global teams * Learning and applying new analytical and statistical techniques * Presenting your findings and contributing to real team decisions and recommendations * Managing aspects of meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced colleagues **What You'll Gain** * Practical programming, statistical and analytical techniques applied to real data * Strong, transferable programming skills (SAS, R and more) * An understanding of how drug development works at a large pharmaceutical company * Communication and presentation skills that make complex data clear * Teamwork and collaboration within cross-functional, international teams * Confidence, professional judgement and the ability to work independently You'll leave with a year of real experience, a strong professional network, and skills you can take anywhere. **Who We're Looking For** We're looking for curious, analytical people who love solving problems and want to learn. You'll need to have completed at least two years of your undergraduate degree before starting, as this placement is typically undertaken after your second year and before your final year of study. You must remain enrolled at your university throughout the placement year. **You'll thrive here if you have:** * Genuine curiosity and willingness to learn * Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills * Good attention to detail * The ability to collaborate and communicate clearly * An interest in healthcare, data and innovation We welcome students studying Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science and Computer Science degrees — but if you're studying another quantitative or analytical subject and you're excited by this work, we'd genuinely love to hear from you. Some familiarity with a programming language such as R, SAS or Python is a plus, but your enthusiasm to learn is what matters most. **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion** You'll be able to show up as yourself. We know the best ideas come from people who think differently, and we're building a team that reflects the world we serve. Whatever your background, identity or story, you'll be welcomed, respected and encouraged to speak up. If you need any adjustments during the application process to help you do your best, just let us know. **Ready to turn data into a difference? Apply today.** **Additional Information** Please ensure that you are willing and able to live within commutable distance of the company site before applying. This placement is based in White City, London and whilst we support hybrid working, we expect our students to be in the office a minimum of four days per week. Working patterns may be subject to change in line with business needs and company policies. For the duration of your contract, you will be employed by SRG, who are acting as the recruitment agency for this role. Final round: In-person assessment centre – 13th November 2026