Data Science Degree Apprenticeship - Worthing

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Data Science Degree Apprenticeship

Join GSK’s Data Science Degree Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together and earn while you learn 

GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the world’s leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. You’ll earn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions. 

Education required: 

• BBC at A Level (excluding Citizenship, General Studies and Critical thinking) (or equivalent) OR L4 Data Analytics at Merit or Distinction level (or equivalent). 
• At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent grade 9-5 (A*-C) including Maths, English Language (not Literature) and a Science. 
• English Language at grade 4 and above will also be accepted. 

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.  

Other requirements:  

• You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily. 
• Worthing is a penicillin manufacturing site. Please consider this if you are allergic to beta-lactam penicillin. 

Expected start date: 1 September 2025.  

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.  

Assessment centre date: Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2025.  

We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about the Apprenticeship you choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying, as you’ll need to show us why this role is the role for you. Wishing you the best of luck with your application!   

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Data Science Apprenticeship programme at GSK today! 

• Join a large early talent community, with a strong social network of over 20 apprentices, and lots of opportunities for activities and engagement. 
• Make a difference to people’s lives by playing your part in helping GSK to deliver life-saving respiratory devices and tablets to millions of patients across the world. 
• Work at the Worthing GSC Site where we put quality and safety first, and where you will be supported and developed in an encouraging and friendly environment.  

Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?: 

“I wanted to do an apprenticeship that makes a real difference – working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment really enables me to do that.” 

“I enjoy analysing data, finding trends and creating visualizations to communicate my findings.” 

“I am detail conscious and take pride in the quality of my work and a job well done.” 

“I enjoy collaborating with and learning from others and seeing the information I have provided being used to inform decisions that improve our processes.”  

Ahead together with tailored training and career development 

This is a 4-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a Level 6 Data Scientist qualification through the University of Nottingham. For more information see: 

What will you do? 

• Learn about and use a range of analytical tools to be able to analyse different types of data to support and improve the manufacture of our medicines. 
• Develop a good understanding of data structures and database systems. 
• Learn how to extract, clean and manipulate large data sets. 
• Learn how to create data visualizations to inform strategic and operational decision making. 
• Learn about our pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. 
• Work across a variety of projects in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, providing technical data solutions to a range of issues. 
• Learn about basic AI and machine learning principles and their application in pharmaceutical data analysis and process improvement.  

What do we offer you? 

• Starting salary of £20,800 per year, increasing to £26,400 after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance. 
• Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications  
• All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK. 
• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets. 
• Access to NxtGen – a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally and internationally. 
• Access to healthcare and well-being programmes. 
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements. 

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 

GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the worldʼs leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. Youʼll earn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions 

We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together

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.