Level 6 Data Science Apprentice (BSc)

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The Position

About Roche:

We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. We believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigour, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and the world.

We are Roche.

About the Apprenticeship:

The Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) team and the data science cluster in the Roche Informatics Data and Analytics Chapter (DnA) in Welwyn Garden City are seeking high calibre apprentices to join our teams to contribute to the development of our medicines.

As part of PDD:

In the biopharmaceutical industry, each data point is part of a patient's story and their contribution to developing better medicines and understanding disease. It is our responsibility to maximise the use of this data for answering new questions and enabling larger-scale analyses for generating new insights. 

Successful candidates will use their data science and technical skills to contribute to the success of data science and insights generation at Roche working across diverse areas from the management and governance of data, to acquiring data and engineering solutions for visualising, integrating and analysing data, as well as ensuring data privacy, and also in areas such as learning and process management and healthcare compliance. 

As part of DnA:

You will be part of one or several multi-disciplinary agile teams where you’ll actively shape the future of healthcare by using data science methods and principles to generate deeper insights from a great variety of data sources. To achieve this, you will proactively identify needs, design and implement analytical solutions, provide advice and consulting support to our key stakeholders and show impact by executing proof-of-value initiatives, or contributing to existing products.

As well working towards a fully funded degree (BSc) in Data Science over 4 years, apprentices joining Roche will work as part of a team in the Product Development Data Sciences department or Roche Informatics Data and Analytics Chapter to deliver data and insights about our medicines and to provide solutions that aid the collection, database and analysis of clinical data for medicines in Roche’s diverse pipeline, contributing to the delivery of these to patients.

What you could be working on:

Delivering reliable analytics to enable Roche’s commitment to patients.

PDD:

• You will provide analytical and programming expertise and/or leadership support for the reporting and analysis of clinical trials and related submissions to Health Authorities

• Using R or SAS, Python and/or other programming languages.

• Writing reusable functions and packages.

• Manipulating and analyzing various data types related to clinical trials, including digital health, genomic and biomarkers

• Transforming, organizing and analyzing healthcare data

DnA:

• Be accountable for the development and implementation of Data Science products.

• Use Python and/or other programming languages

• Leverage predictive modelling, neural networks, machine learning, anomaly detection, predictive analysis, exploratory data analysis and other data science practices.

• Support proactive identification of the most relevant analytical use cases in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Support prioritisation efforts, understand feasibility and business impact, take smart risks to make informed decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment to deliver patient benefits faster.

• Collaborate within global agile teams in the Roche Informatics business and foundational domains to develop products that provide the highest value to both Roche Pharma and Diagnostics business stakeholders.

• Provide methodical and implementation guidance as well as hands-on support around analytical use cases.

• Communicate findings and market the value of use cases to key stakeholders.

• Contribute to positioning data science as a key competency within the enterprise

• Continuously look for opportunities to broaden knowledge, capabilities, and skill set to enable talent to flow into different specialties.

• Be a role model for knowledge sharing within the DnA chapter.

• Act as a coach, mentor, or buddy to help colleagues grow and develop.

Essential Qualifications:

Either of the following

• Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent (prior to admission) with

  • BBC at A-Level to include Maths. The following A-Levels are not accepted: Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking

• Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship at Merit or Distinction

General Skills:

• Influential and confident communicator

• Demonstrates experience or is adaptable to utilizing and/or models modern ways of working consistently with an agile and growth mindset, and agile behaviours and methodologies. 

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Ability to work across multiple cultures and countries

• Willingness to travel as required 

Application Process:

Phase I:

Purpose - our focus on this first stage is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success.

• Cover letter & CV

• Video interview

As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.  You should, therefore, provide responses to the following:

• Why Roche: What do you know about Roche and why do you want to work here?

• Why you: If you had to choose a single example or achievement in your life, that you feel would make you suitable for this role, what would it be and why?

Your cover letter should not exceed one page.

Phase II:

• Final Assessment Centre Dates: Mar/Apr 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Application Deadline: 2nd March 2025

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.