12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: Statistics

Biopharma Careers; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield offers a 12-month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) in Statistics. The role focuses on biometrics within early and late-stage drug development, with on-the-job training and collaboration across an international team.

You will gain experience in drug development, develop R/SAS programming skills, handle data analyses and contribute to study design while developing transferable skills. Applications open Sep 4, 2026; start Sep 6, 2027.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or integrated master's in Maths or Statistics with 1 year in industry starting Sept 2027.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to spot opportunities, learn quickly and drive innovation.
• Good collaboration and teamworking skills.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience of the drug development process.
• Develop R/SAS programming skills.
• Handle data, analyses and interpretation.
• Input into study design.
• Contribute to internal statistical/programming forums.

Skills

Planning & Organisation

Opportunity spotting

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate or integrated master's in Maths/Statistics

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Statistics

Macclesfield, UK

£28,000 Base Salary, Bonus & Flexible Benefits

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society.

About the University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) Programme

Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team. As an AstraZeneca placement student, there is a huge network of support available to you. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join.

We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities.

Whatever your background and experience, you'll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals.

Macclesfield Campus

The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. It is approx. 100 acres with around 4500 people working on site. The site is unique in the AstraZeneca network having Operations, R&D, G&A, IT and others on its site.

About the Opportunity

Biometrics is the home of early and late-stage drug development and post-marketing statistics. We support all aspects of clinical development, including strategy, clinical trial design, data collection, analyses, data reporting and interpretation to inform quality decision making on AstraZeneca’s drug projects. Our goal is to deliver value to the drug development pipeline through excellence in strategy and delivery, improving decision making, and engaging and shaping the external environment whilst accessing and implementing innovative solutions.

We have placement opportunities for undergraduate students to work in the pharmaceutical industry within the statistics teams. You will receive on the job training and work alongside colleagues working on real drug development projects.

As a member of the statistics team, you can expect to:

• gain experience of the drug development process
• develop R/SAS programming skills
• experience in data handling, analysis and interpretation
• have opportunity to input into study design
• contribute to internal statistical/programming forums

You will also have the opportunity to enhance your transferable skills by presenting your work within AZ that will enhance your communication skills.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

Required:

• Currently undertaking an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree degree within either Maths or Statistics based subject with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2027
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Ability to see opportunities, learn, and apply that learning to drive innovation
• Good collaboration and teamworking skills
• Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders

Key Dates

Applications Open: 4th September 2026

Applications Close: 2nd October 2026

Assessment Day: 9th & 10th November 2026

Start Date: 6th September 2027

This position is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Awards and Reputation

AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 ‘Best Student Employer’ in the UK by RateMyPlacement.

Diversity & Inclusion

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Additional Information

Date Posted: 04-Sept-2026

Closing Date: 02-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.