Student - Statistical Programmer I

Parexel; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel in the United Kingdom invites penultimate-year students to join a 12-14 month University Placement in Statistical Programming, starting July 2027 in Sheffield. You will gain hands-on experience in clinical trial data analysis and reporting using SAS.

You'll work in a collaborative team, learn essential statistics software (SAS, R, MATLAB, SPSS), and develop skills through real project work with mentors supporting your career path.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in a statistics, mathematics, computer science or related degree with a sandwich year.
• Able to work in a team, communicate effectively and manage details with accuracy.
• Familiarity with SAS, R, MATLAB or SPSS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Statistical Programming group in analyzing and reporting clinical trials.
• Produce datasets and statistical outputs (tables, graphs, listings) for analysis and submission.
• Utilize SAS software and develop foundational industry knowledge during placement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Undergraduate in statistics/computer science/mathematics with sandwich year

Tools

SAS

R

MATLAB

SPSS

Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are recruiting for out next intake of Student - Statistical Programmers! This is a 12 -14 month University Placement opportunity for students in their penultimate year of study.

The placement will begin Monday, July 05, 2027, and be based in our Sheffield office.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, November 20, 2026.

Assessment Days - January or February 2027.

Job description

You will support Statistical Programming group in analyzing and reporting clinical trials.

Your tasks include: Producing datasets (for statistical analysis and regulatory submission purposes), statistical outputs such as statistical tables and graphs as well as data listings, utilizing SAS® Software.

Learn about the pharmaceutical industry, what is involved in conducting a clinical trial and getting a new drug to market, as well as good clinical practices. On your Parexel journey, we support you with leading edge technology, the highest caliber team members, and managers who know your strengths. If you're looking for flexibility and work-life balance, we're here to listen and help you move forward with your individual career path.

This is a great opportunity to develop skills and experience to help you during the final year of your degree course.

Your Profile

Undergraduate in a relevant discipline (statistics, mathematics, computer sciences, computer and management studies or another computer literature and scientific degree). With a sandwich year as part of their UK University course.

Ability to be enthusiastic, self‑motivated and able to successfully work in a team environment, learn quickly, and communicate effectively, with great attention to detail.

Knowledge of a statistic methods application such as SAS®, R, MATLAB, SPSS.

Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Ability to work and communicate in a global project team environment.

Self‑motivated with a desire to develop and learn new skills.