Industrial Placement Student CS CoE DDC Data Capability

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-month placement

Start 1 July 2027

Challenging projects

Biotech environment

Job summary

Roche is offering a 13-month data placement in Welwyn for a Data Expert, Integration & Delivery in the Center of Excellence. You will support data operations for discovery data management, assist with ingestion and storage, and help modernize data architectures with AI readiness in mind.

You meet a Bachelor’s enrollment with 2 years completed and have experience in R/Python, AI/ML, and data curation. Visa and UK work authorization are required; role is office-based in Welwyn.

Qualifications

• Experience coding in R or Python.
• Experience with AI/ML usage in data projects.
• Experience with scientific data curation or computational methods and data literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills.
• Previous coordination experience in non-classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Support data operations for discovery and research data management.
• Assist in data ingestion, acquisition, and storage.
• Contribute to data architecture vision and standards with stakeholders.
• Promote FAIR data principles and data quality tracking.

Skills

R/Python development

AI/ML usage

Data curation

Written communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree (enrolled) with 2 years completed

Computer science or related field

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position Job Title: Data Expert, Integration & Delivery, Data Capability, DDC, Computational Sciences Center of Excellence Location(s): Welwyn office based Advances in AI, data, and computational sciences are transforming drug discovery and development. Roche’s Research and Early Development organisations at Genentech (gRED) and Pharma (pRED) have demonstrated how these technologies accelerate R&D, leveraging data and novel computational models to drive impact. Seamless data sharing and access to models across gRED and pRED are essential to maximising these opportunities. The new computational sciences Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic, unified group whose goal is to harness this transformative power of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist our scientists in both pRED and gRED to deliver more innovative and transformative medicines for patients worldwide. Within the CoE organisation, the Data and Digital Catalyst organisation drives the modernisation of our computational and data ecosystems and integration of digital technologies across Research and Early Development to enable our stakeholders, power data-driven science and accelerate decision-making.

The Opportunity The Data Expert, Integration & Delivery is responsible for the support of the data operations for discovery and research data management and automation solutions. This role serves as a team member to support data management, solution architecture and cloud implementation needs of the department. Work closely with the Automation teams, bioinformatics, and machine learning scientists to facilitate data ingestion, acquisition, and storage. Contributes to technical/functional initiatives related to modernization of data management and curation solutions. Contributes to the design of solutions that modernize and improve the efficiency of FAIR data management and curation processes, providing business impact. Is proficient in at least one scientific or data domain, and is able to provide support to initiatives based on that knowledge. Provide data management support for integrated systems. Contribute to and deliver Data architecture vision and standards in conjunction with data users, engineering capabilities and key stakeholders. Fosters a OneRoche data-centric mindset within the team, advocating for data standards, governance, and FAIR principles. Contributes to data strategies that ensure data is ready for AI/ML (AI data readiness). Contributes to tactical efforts that enable data quality tracking and policy compliance.

Program Highlights:

• 13 months at full time (37.5 hours per week) paid placement.
• Program start date is 1st July 2027.
• Contribution to challenging and impactful business projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are:

Required Education - You meet one of the following criteria: Currently enrolled a Bachelor’s degree and have completed 2 years of course at start of the placement Degree courses of interest include: Computer science, or related engineering field , or scientific domains.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in coding, such as R or Python development.
• Experience in AI/ML usage.
• Experience with scientific data curation or computational methods and good data literacy.
• Excellent written communication skills, verbal communication/presentation skills, interpersonal skills and empathy for users.
• Previous coordination experience in a non-classroom setting (such as via extracurricular activities or a job).

Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Lets build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd.

At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We believe its urgent to deliver medical solutions right now - even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.