12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS):

Biometrics – Clinical Information Scientist 

Macclesfield, UK 

£28,000 Base Salary, Bonus and Flexible Benefits 

About AstraZeneca: 

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, you will be part of work that matters—work that helps bring life-changing medicines to patients.

At AstraZeneca, you will be empowered to push the boundaries of science, develop your skills, and contribute to work that makes a difference to patients, society, and the future of medicine.

For students looking for a placement with real purpose, this is an opportunity to apply scientific understanding and information skills to meaningful challenges, learn how evidence is identified, organised, and communicated in drug development, and gain experience in a company where informed decision-making is central to improving patient outcomes.

About the University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) Programme: 

Join a truly inclusive and supportive international team.   

As an AstraZeneca placement student, you will be part of a wide support network from day one. You will have a dedicated supervisor, access to a supportive early talent community, and opportunities to connect through Employee Resource Groups and the wider student cohort.

We want our placement students to do more than observe. You will be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and contribute to work that has genuine value. Throughout your placement, you will build technical knowledge, professional confidence, and an understanding of how your work connects to the bigger picture in pharmaceutical R&D.

Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of scientific information, develop practical evidence-gathering skills, or gain experience in a collaborative and fast-moving environment, AstraZeneca offers a placement where you can learn, grow, and make an impact.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today.

We discourage multiple applications to our UIPS opportunities. Please therefore submit one application to the opportunity that best matches your skills and aspirations. We reserve the right to review and progress one application per candidate based on the role's criteria and candidates' skills.

Macclesfield 

The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca’s UK operations and the second-largest operational site in the company’s global network. Spanning approximately 100 acres and home to around 4,500 people, the site brings together Operations, R&D, G&A, IT, OBM and other functions in one location.

For placement students, this creates a uniquely rich learning environment. You will be part of a vibrant campus community with opportunities to collaborate, build your network, and gain exposure to a wide range of teams and career paths.

About the Opportunity: 

Oncology Biometrics (OBM) is the home of early- and late-stage drug development biometrics activity at AstraZeneca. We support all aspects of clinical development, including strategy, clinical trial design, data collection, analysis, reporting, and interpretation to inform high-quality decision-making across AstraZeneca’s drug projects.

This placement sits within the Oncology Biometrics Information Practice team and is designed for students interested in clinical information science, scientific evidence, and the role of information in supporting drug development decisions. You will support early- and late-phase oncology projects by helping teams identify, organise, interpret, and communicate scientific and medical information that informs decision-making across the development process.

A key part of the placement will involve developing literature searching and evidence-handling skills using biomedical databases and digital tools. You will help identify relevant publications, organise information so that it can be retrieved and used efficiently, and contribute to the communication of evidence-based insights to project teams.

You will receive on-the-job training and work alongside experienced Biometrics colleagues on real projects. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in how scientific evidence and knowledge management support pharmaceutical R&D.

As a member of Oncology Biometrics' Information Practice team, you can expect to:

• Gain hands-on experience of the drug development process and how scientific information supports decisions across oncology programmes.
• Apply your scientific or information science knowledge in a global biopharmaceutical environment.
• Develop literature searching and evidence synthesis skills using biomedical databases and digital tools.
• Capture, organise, and maintain knowledge so that information can be retrieved efficiently and used effectively by project teams.
• Support evidence-based decision-making by summarising and communicating relevant scientific insights.
• Contribute to internal team activities and functional forums and learn how cross-functional teams work together.
• Present your work within AstraZeneca, helping you build confidence in communicating with technical and non-technical audiences.

This placement will give you valuable experience for future careers in medical information, clinical research, evidence synthesis, knowledge management, library and information science, and pharmaceutical R&D. 

Qualification, Skills & Experience 

Required: 

• Currently undertaking an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2027.
• Degree subject must be within biological science, biomedical science, life sciences, pharmacy, information science, or a related discipline.
• Interest in oncology, clinical development, and the use of scientific evidence in decision-making.
• Awareness of biomedical literature databases or an interest in developing literature searching skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan, manage, and deliver small pieces of work.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle scientific information accurately.
• Good collaboration and teamworking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain findings clearly.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for solving problems.

To support your application, please include a cover letter highlighting any scholarships, publications, work experience or extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership and teamwork. Your cover letter should be included in the same document as your CV, and the uploaded file should be named in the format Surname, First name.

Desirable: 

• Basic knowledge of oncology and the drug development process.
• Familiarity with literature searching methods and evidence review approaches.
• Experience using biomedical information sources such as PubMed, Embase, or similar platforms.
• Awareness of knowledge management, information organisation, or scientific communication practices.
• Experience presenting findings to technical or non-technical audiences.
• Interest in digital tools, NLP, or AI-enabled approaches for information discovery and retrieval.

Applications Open: 4th September 2026

Applications Close: 2nd October 2026

Assessment Days: 28 & 29th October 2026

Start Date: 6th September 2027

This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract. 

AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 ‘Best Student Employer’ in the UK by RateMyPlacement. Browse our reviews here (link) 

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements. 

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