Portfolio Analytics Intern (Life Sciences) - Flexible

Cancer Research UK; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking an undergraduate Student Portfolio Analyst to join the Centre for Drug Development (CDD) in Stratford. You will support portfolio management by gathering, analysing and presenting project data, forecasting resources and creating data visualisation tools.

This 54-week placement offers training, mentorship and exposure to drug development processes, with a flexible office-based setup and a start date around July 2027.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good teamwork skills.
• A meticulous eye for detail.
• Good time management skills.
• A sound knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience working in an office environment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering, analysing and presenting information about the portfolio of early-phase drug development projects to support review and management of the CDD portfolio.
• Support routine and targeted portfolio reviews, creating/updating tools to gather and present information and coordinating information.
• Support monthly management meetings by writing minutes, preparing slides and other tasks.
• Assist with user account management for Portfolio Management/Dashboard tools.
• Ensure project information in Portfolio Management/Dashboard tools is up to date and prompt leaders to update data.
• Update and maintain resource planning models for cross-functional forecasting across CDD.
• Assist with developing data visualisation methods and tools for portfolio information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

2nd year undergrad

2:1 grade in science

3 A levels grade B+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking an undergraduate Student Portfolio Analyst to join the Centre for Drug Development (CDD) in Stratford. You will support portfolio management by gathering, analysing and presenting project data, forecasting resources and creating data visualisation tools.

This 54-week placement offers training, mentorship and exposure to drug development processes, with a flexible office-based setup and a start date around July 2027.