Statistical programming placement - UCB
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for this role, you should be in your 2nd year of a BSc in Mathematics or Statistics. Students enrolled in other courses with a substantial statistical focus will also be considered
Salary - £25,000 per annum
Benefits- Holiday Allowance - 28 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
- Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
- Discount schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Onsite parking
- Onsite Canteen
- Paid sick leave 10 paid days once probationary period is completed
- Days off for volunteering – 1 day per year
- Employee recognition / Aspire award
Location - 208 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 3WE until late 2026 where UCB will move to new site Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP
Work from home- UCB offers hybrid working. 2 days onsite minimum
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
Flexible hours / working- 10:00am – 15:30pm core working hours and making up the remaining time either side of these hours
Duration - 13 months
Start Date - TBC 3rd August 2026
Interview Date - TBC December 2025
Closing Date for Applications - 4th November 2025
To Apply
Please click the apply now button to submit your CV and Cover Letter. If you have any difficulty in applying, please contact us at recruitment@cognetskills.com
Next Steps
Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.
The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.
Job Description
UCB are looking for 2 students to help with drug development in their UK Statistical Programming department based in Slough, Berkshire.
Clinical trials produce vast amounts of data, and the role of the Statistical Programmer is instrumental in transforming this information to assess the safety and efficacy of new medicines. The job focuses on data visualisation, employing graphs and tables to present findings. The need for creative solutions is paramount, as each study is unique in its structure and requirements.
In the medical field, programmers are more than just data manipulators. They construct comprehensive data-driven narratives concerning patient profiles or novel medicines. Quality visualisation transforms intricate data into compelling, straightforward messages. Our programmers effectively narrate the stories embedded in the data using advanced graphics and interactive tools.
Job Responsibilities
In your day-to-day tasks, you’ll be developing internal packages, automation scripts, and visualisation tools that streamline workflows, improve data quality, and enhance reproducibility. Your work will directly support programmers in delivering high-quality outputs for regulatory submissions and scientific publications. Both formal and informal training in statistics and programming will be available; prior programming experience is not a prerequisite, and you'll have the chance to participate in relevant scientific seminars.
Candidate Requirements
Personal Qualities:
- Effective communication
- Presentation capabilities
- Organisational aptitude
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiasm and a keen eye for detail
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Can-do attitude
- Questioning
Future Prospects
The training will expose the student to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector.
Things To Be Considered
- Please ensure that you currently live within or can relocate to a commutable distance of the site
- The individual will be working within a professional environment and must therefore adhere to site dress code procedures
About UCB
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, with a focus on neurology and immunology. UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the centre of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science and are now more than 9000 people in all four corners of the globe.- Department
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Role
- University Placement Year
- Locations
- Berkshire
- Yearly salary
- £25,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Company
- UCB
- Industry Sector
- Life Sciences
- Role Level
- University Placement Year
- Full Address
- 208 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 3WE
UCB, Slough
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