Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Dec 16 2024
Join GSK’s Data Science Degree Apprenticeship Programme – UK 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together and 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’ll earn 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-quality and needed medicines that are bringing transformational benefit to patients.
Education required:
* Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language (or equivalent).
* BBC at A-Level to include Maths (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.
Expected start 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.
Assessment centre date:
March 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!
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 Procurement Data Science Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!
We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Global Procurement function and use your developing skills to aid the organisation, by:
* Learning and using advanced data analysis methods to spot opportunities for better negotiations, improve quality and service levels, and identify missed savings opportunities.
* Mastering machine learning approaches to obtain additional insights from datasets.
* Learning how to provide statistical and technical support to leaders and decision makers when designing new projects, how to summarise and report results to different types of audiences.
Does this sound like you?
* Do you enjoy learning how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be applied in the workplace?
* Do you enjoy tinkering with code and trying out new things?
* Are you curious to know more about how digital, AI, data and analytics can help to deliver efficiencies and improved ways of working from supplier interactions, to buying goods & services, and beyond?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to these questions and like what you’ve read so far then please read on.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
As the Data Science Apprentice, you will gain exposure to the many facets of the procurement process, all whilst actively studying towards your BSc (Hons) in Data Science with Nottingham University.
What will you do?
* Discover ways to boost the profitability of a leading biopharma company, leveraging your skills to analyse and interpret a wide range of ever-changing data sources.
* Be a champion for Procurement’s own Digital Transformation, advocating the use of new technologies, and encouraging Design Thinking principles with Procurement Professionals.
* Assist in managing large datasets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
* Experience development opportunities, including formal training, coaching and mentoring.
* Develop purchasing and negotiation strategies and demonstrate project leadership underpinned by sound data-driven decision-making.
What do we offer you?
* A competitive starting base salary of £20,800 per year, which increases after year 1 to £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 development opportunities, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs combined with early responsibility to help you to develop and progress.
* Kickstart a rewarding career with a nationally recognised qualification.
* 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, grow and achieve your goals.
* If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and demonstrate the qualities we are looking for, you may be offered further opportunities with 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.
Let’s do this!
For hints, tips and guidance for getting onto a GSK apprenticeship click here: Apprenticeships | GSK.
Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment centre stage 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.
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.
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