GSK
Level 6 GSC Data Science Degree Apprenticeship, Ware, UK, 2025
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Ware Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!
Join a large early talent community, with a strong social network of over 20 apprentices, and lots of opportunities for activities and engagement.
Make a difference to people’s lives by playing your part in helping GSK to deliver life-saving respiratory devices and tablets to millions of patients across the world.
Work at the Ware GSC Site where we put quality and safety first, and where you will be supported and developed in an encouraging and friendly environment.
Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?:
“I wanted to do an apprenticeship that makes a real difference – working in apharmaceutical manufacturing environment really enables me to do that.”
“I enjoy analysing data, finding trends and creating visualizations to communicate my findings.”
“I am detail conscious and take pride in the quality of my work and a job well done.”
“I enjoy collaborating with and learning from others and seeing the information I have provided being used to inform decisions that improve our processes.”
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
This is a 4-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a BSc (Hons) Data Science qualification through the University of Nottingham.
What will you do?
Learn about and use a range of analytical tools to be able to analyse different types of data to support and improve the manufacture of our medicines.
Develop a good understanding of data structures and database systems.
Learn how to extract, clean and manipulate large data sets.
Learn how to create data visualizations to inform strategic and operational decision making.
Learn about our pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Working across a variety of projects in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment providing technical data solutions to a range of issues.
Learn about basic AI and machine learning principles and their application in pharmaceutical data analysis and process improvement.
What do we offer you?
Starting salary of £20,800 per year, increasing to £26,400 after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance.
Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications.
All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK.
Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.
Access to NxtGen – a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally and internationally.
Access to healthcare and well-being programmes.
Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
REQUIREMENTS
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’ll earn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions.
Education required:
BBC at A Level (excluding Citizenship, General Studies and Critical thinking) (or equivalent) OR L4 Data Analytics at Merit or Distinction level (or equivalent).
At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent grade 9-5 (A*-C) including Maths, English Language (not Literature) and a Science.
English Language at grade 4 and above will also be accepted.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.
Other requirements: 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.
Expected Start date: 1 September 2025.
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.
Assessment centre date: Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2025.
We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about the Apprenticeship you choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying, as you’ll need to show us why this role is the role for you. Wishing you the best of luck with your application!
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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).
HOW TO APPLY
Apply now
Please note we will update you regarding your application by the end of February 2025, if you have any questions please contact: UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com
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 our patients. And because it’sthe right thing to do.
Need help with your application?
Please email us at UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.
