From a day-to-day perspective : Your typical working day will involve developing tools in R to support data analysis and improve efficiency for statistical programmers. You’ll help create visualisations, automate workflows, and document best practices. You will also work a good part of the day with your business unit stakeholders on above mentioned initiatives. Qualification Requirements To qualify for this role, you should be in your 2nd year of a BSc in Mathematics or Statistics. Students enrolled in other courses with a substantial statistical focus will also be considered Salary - £25,000 per annum Benefits Holiday Allowance - 28 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3% Discount schemes Employee assistance programme Onsite parking Onsite Canteen Paid sick leave 10 paid days once probationary period is completed Days off for volunteering – 1 day per year Employee recognition / Aspire award Location - 208 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 3WE until late 2026 where UCB will move to new site Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP Work from home- UCB offers hybrid working. 2 days onsite minimum Working Hours Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Flexible hours / working- 10:00am – 15:30pm core working hours and making up the remaining time either side of these hours Duration - 13 months Start Date - TBC 3rd August 2026 Interview Date - TBC December 2025 Closing Date for Applications - 4th November 2025 To Apply Please click the apply now button to submit your CV and Cover Letter. If you have any difficulty in applying, please contact us at recruitment@cognetskills.com Next Steps Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email. The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview. Job Description UCB are looking for 2 students to help with drug development in their UK Statistical Programming department based in Slough, Berkshire. Clinical trials produce vast amounts of data, and the role of the Statistical Programmer is instrumental in transforming this information to assess the safety and efficacy of new medicines. The job focuses on data visualisation, employing graphs and tables to present findings. The need for creative solutions is paramount, as each study is unique in its structure and requirements. In the medical field, programmers are more than just data manipulators. They construct comprehensive data-driven narratives concerning patient profiles or novel medicines. Quality visualisation transforms intricate data into compelling, straightforward messages. Our programmers effectively narrate the stories embedded in the data using advanced graphics and interactive tools. Job Responsibilities In your day-to-day tasks, you’ll be developing internal packages, automation scripts, and visualisation tools that streamline workflows, improve data quality, and enhance reproducibility. Your work will directly support programmers in delivering high-quality outputs for regulatory submissions and scientific publications. Both formal and informal training in statistics and programming will be available; prior programming experience is not a prerequisite, and you'll have the chance to participate in relevant scientific seminars. Candidate Requirements Personal Qualities : Effective communication Presentation capabilities Organisational aptitude The ability to work independently and as part of a team Enthusiasm and a keen eye for detail Accountability Adaptability Can-do attitude Questioning Future Prospects The training will expose the student to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector. Things To Be Considered Please ensure that you currently live within or can relocate to a commutable distance of the site The individual will be working within a professional environment and must therefore adhere to site dress code procedures About UCB UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, with a focus on neurology and immunology. UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the centre of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science and are now more than 9000 people in all four corners of the globe. Our medicines treat millions of people around the world, and we are engaging with patients, their families and healthcare professionals to address their unmet needs. We want to enhance our understanding of disease and the real-life experiences of patients so that our teams can deliver the right drug and the right care to the right patient. UCB is continuously working to advance science and embrace new knowledge. We are leveraging scientific advances and skills in areas such as genetics, biomarkers and human biology. Patients inspire us to bring them value through cutting-edge science, innovative treatments, and practical solutions – so that they and their carers can get on with their lives.