Data & Analytics (Multiple Roles and Locations) Industrial Placement, UK 2027

Location: UK - West Sussex - Worthing

Choose Wisely, Apply Confidently

To maximize your opportunities at securing an Industrial Placement with us this year, we strongly advise that you apply to no more than 3 adverts. (For clarity, multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application.)

We encourage you to concentrate your efforts on the roles that best align with your skills, interests and university experience, as this will strengthen your application and give you the best chance of success.

Roles Available in Location: Montrose, Worthing, Stevenage, Ware

Education required:  See individual roles for degree requirements

Please read the degree requirements for each role carefully before applying.

Other requirements:  You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.

Pre-application activity: Before applying, you'll need to obtain an application code by completing a short activity in Connectr, our candidate engagement platform.

This activity is designed to encourage considered applications. Once completed, you'll receive your unique application code required to proceed with your application

If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Expected Start date: July 2027

Duration: 1 year (approximately)

Salary:  A salary of £26,400 plus a bonus.

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required

Application Closing: Roles are expected to close on 13/10/2026, however, candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point. Please ensure you review and complete the application stages below

Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact. You’ll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments.  You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.

What do we offer you?

A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.

Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.

Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalize your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.

Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.

Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance

Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.

Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.

2 volunteering days per year

Typical skills you can expect to learn on this placement will include:

Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams

Communication (written & verbal)

Time management

Problem-solving

Networking

Data analysis and management

Technical skills (detailed within each role description)

The Roles (4 available)

This advert contains multiple roles. Please read each role carefully before proceeding as you will be asked to provide a preference later in the application process.

Role 1 - Smart Manufacturing Analytics – Montrose

Degree requirements: Manufacturing Engineers, Electrical Eng, Digital/Computer Science, Automation

Workplace Arrangements: Full time onsite

Overview of the Department

The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) department supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise, process monitoring, and performance analysis to ensure processes operate efficiently, consistently, and compliantly. The team is responsible for understanding and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and process control strategies to maintain high standards of product quality and operational excellence.

MSAT works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and technical teams to evaluate new and modified equipment, map and improve processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The department also plays a key role in investigating process deviations, conducting root cause analysis, assessing risks, and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency, throughput, and reliability. Through data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration, MSAT helps deliver sustainable improvements across the manufacturing environment.

Key Placement Learnings

Developed an understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and process control principles.

Gained experience in process monitoring, performance analysis, and the use of data to support operational decision-making.

Enhanced knowledge of process mapping techniques and the evaluation of new or modified equipment and technologies.

Built practical experience in continuous improvement activities, focusing on efficiency, quality, and throughput optimization.

Strengthened problem-solving, risk assessment, and root cause analysis skills through participation in deviation investigations.

Improved collaboration and communication skills by working with cross-functional teams across manufacturing,