Register Your Interest - Statistician Placement 2027 (Data Science) – Cambridge / Uxbridge

Amgen; Cambridge, Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Mathematician/Statistician to join its Data Science team, working across study design and conduct. The role involves developing statistical models, applying Monte Carlo simulations, and translating methods into software using R and Python.

Hybrid work from Cambridge or Uxbridge with collaboration across departments. The successful candidate will engage with statisticians, programmers and analysts to improve trial design and operational data analysis while learning about data

Qualifications

• Excellent exam and course work grades from the first year of the degree in the stated discipline per role.
• Good communication and organisational skills and a self-motivated, proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work in teams and remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Genuine interest in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry and willingness to learn new areas.
• Excellent data analytical skills.
• For Statistics and programming roles: strong understanding of statistics and/or programming and experience in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced mathematical/statistical models for designing and forecasting clinical trials.
• Apply Monte Carlo techniques to simulate trial characteristics.
• Develop software in R and Python to implement models on real trial data.
• Collaborate with data scientists and study teams to share knowledge and learn modern Data Science directions.

Skills

Programming

Statistics

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Programming or related

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The Data Science team works with different study teams throughout the study design and study conduct phase. They use statistical and machine learning techniques to help optimise study designs and analyse study operational data to increase efficiency of the study. The multi-disciplinary team is made up of Data and Software Engineers and Data Scientists, who work closely together, exploiting the variety of data available both within the company and through industry data sharing initiatives.

A Mathematician/Statistician working in Data Science will gain experience in:

• Advanced mathematical/statistical models for designing and forecasting clinical trials
• Deeper knowledge of programming languages (primary R and potentially Python) and writing software to apply the developed models to the analysis of real trials
• Monte Carlo techniques for simulating various characteristics of clinical trials
• Working with data scientists to learn about various modern directions in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, etc. and share knowledge

Role Degree requirement: Programming, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline

Working arrangements:

We have 2 offices, one in Cambridge and one in Uxbridge, with the location of the position being dependent on the department that you are applying for. Amgen offers a hybrid working model whereby there is the opportunity to work from home and/or work from the office. Please note that your manager may also be either on-site or working remotely. We encourage students to work from the office where possible to build connections with colleagues both within their department and from other departments.

All applicants should have:

• Excellent exam and course work grades from the first year of their degree (or higher qualification) in the stated discipline per role
• Good communication and organisational skills and a self-motivated, proactive approach to work
• An ability to work in teams and remain flexible to changing priorities
• A genuine interest in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry and a willingness to learn new areas
• Excellent data analytical skills
• For Statistics and programming roles: a strong understanding of statistics and/or programming and their application & ideally, experience in at least one programming language

The successful student will gain:

• Experience of working in a busy department within the pharmaceutical industry
• An understanding of the drug development process
• Insight into other departments within Amgen and how they interact
• Experience of working in teams with other Statisticians, Programmers, Epidemiologists and Analysts
• Opportunities to build a strong professional network and collaborate with fellow students
• Experience with hybrid working, gaining flexibility and developing skills in both remote and in-office environments

Deadline: Ongoing

Job Type:

Placement (10 Months+)

Job Roles:

Science

Data Analysis

Locations:

Cambridge

Uxbridge

About Amgen

About AmgenAmgen, the world's leading independent biotechnology company, discovers and develops important therapeutics which bring meaningful improvement to the lives of people all over the world. The extraordinary efforts of our people consistently produce exceptional clinical, operatio

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