Statistician Placement - Data Science – Cambridge / Uxbridge

Statistician Placement - Data Science – Cambridge / Uxbridge

About the role

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

Industry introduction and interview day:

24th to 26th Nov 2025 in our Cambridge offices.

Check out our Placement Applications Handbook here for more guidance with your application!

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.