Business analyst trainee graduate placement - UCB
Qualification Requirements
You must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in business, Science, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
Salary - £28,000 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 approximately end of 2026 where UCB will move to new site: Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am – 17:30pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
Duration - 1 year
Start Date - As soon as possible
Interview Date - To be confirmed
Closing Date for Applications - 6th 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 [email protected]
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
As a Trainee, you support the Business Analyst of UK and Ireland. You enjoy working in a cross-functional environment where you can:
- Develop a deep understanding in Immunology and Epilepsy Rare diseases, and generate actionable insights to help the team improve outcomes and experiences for specific patient sub-populations that may benefit most from UCB’s solutions
- Collaborate closely with the Go-to-Market Insight to Impact teams, including Analytics, Reporting, Sales operations and offshore teams.
- Support analysis related to sales and patient performance management.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams as needed (Commercial, Medical and Market Access)
- Assist in implementing selected initiatives aimed at optimizing Go-to-Market strategies for an effective field-force optimization.
Job Responsibilities
Your typical working day will involve:
- Working extensively with data in Excel, PowerPoint and BI tools
- Conducting analysis, crafting storylines, and drafting communications in presentation format.
- Engaging with business unit stakeholders to support the initiatives mentioned above.
Candidate Requirements
Personal Qualities
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness to learn and apply new concepts
- Basic understanding of data analysis and reporting techniques
- Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI (preferred but not mandatory)
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Future Prospects
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced analysts
- Exposure to real-world business challenges and data projects
- Opportunity to grow within the organization
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
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
About this role
Tom Bretherton
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