Data Scientist Review

Create packages within R and Python that have company wide implications. Learning and utilising your understanding of new technologies i.e, ML and AI to work on projects that can integrate this technology into new and existing tools. Consulting with team members and cross-function peers to find areas where data science can be used to make the business more efficient and data driven.

GSK offer a lot of support, through a manager and mentor (buddy) that you can turn to with any problems or issues. However my experience was very independent - I got my projects and was left to learn the skills and read any documentation alongside working on my tasks. Responsibility was similar to that of a full-time member of the team which I appreciated, it forces you to learn and become productive.

developed software engineering skills, as well as learnt and built on machine learning skills. Using these skills to implement the technology within new and existing tools. Consulting and team working skills using industry standard tech such as Github and Azure (Jira etc.). Presenting skills are used and developed throughout the placement as presenting your work to your team is a vital part of data science, data visualisation for instance.

Lots, incredibly helpful people throughout the company. Manager, buddy, and peers are always happy to answer questions point you to helpful resources or people that can help you.
Dedicated placement HR team to also answer any general questions about your time here.

Brilliant culture, brilliant people. I've worked with some great people who are great at what they do. Everyone I have met has been incredibly nice, interesting, and helpful. It encourages you to work harder to complete your projects to a high standard. No one is looking over your shoulder at you to do your work, and instead foster a hands-off approach when tasking people with work. Regular updates with your manager to set and discuss goals and things you would like to develop during each year you work here, and regular updates with your teams projects to notify you of any projects you may be able to join if they sound interesting.

It's been a great insight to GSK, pharmaceuticals industry, and data science. It has developed my skills and allowed me to work with some great and knowledgeable people. I have built some really good relationships while here and will hope to keep in contact with many of them for my future. I enjoy coming to work and I enjoy the work I do, it is meaningful and challenging.

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