Data Science Apprentice Review

In my role as a data science apprentice in pharmaceutical research, I primarily focus on analysing large scientific datasets. I create effective visualisations to predict drug efficacy and safety, which aids in the selection of strong drug candidates. Additionally, I code tools for scientists to use, ensuring efficient and compliant data analysis.

My programme is very well structured. I know what I am doing in every module in every year at uni and I know where I will be working for the duration of my apprenticeship, whilst still having room to shape the direction of my career through regular development conversations with my manager.

GSK support me and value me both as an employee and as a person. They consistently invert in my development and provide me with the tools to succeed in my role and in my studies. Everyone around me is understanding of the potentially stressful times periods that may come with being an apprentice, and support me where they can.

My uni has been fantastic at supporting me through gaining my degree. I have been assigned a tutor, who is also an academic, with whom I meet with to ensure good course progress and wellbeing. In terms of academic support, we are able to message our academics and receive a prompt and thorough response.

I am often able to connect what I am doing at work to something that I have done at uni (and vise versa), leaving me a strong theoretical foundation for work application as well as context to what we learn at uni. This has meant that I am constantly learning and applying my skills and knowledge.

Yes

I would recommend GSK as a place to work as both as an employee and as an apprentice, I feel genuinely valued. My work, learning and development are all taken seriously and the culture of the workplace makes it a pleasure to do my role. I love that my role is improving the lives of patients across the world.