Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, GSK HQ
We are looking for a Statistics & Data Science Innovation Hub Principal Data Scientist to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to channel your passion for innovation in the field of Statistics and Data Science to help shape the future of the Biostatistics function and transform the way in which GSK uses data and quantitative thinking to drive decision-making in R&D.
Biostatistics is the single-largest functional group of Statisticians, Programmers and Data Scientists within GSK R&D, numbering approx. 900 permanent people in the US, UK, Europe and India. We are investing in our cutting-edge innovation capabilities by expanding the Statistics & Data Science Innovation Hub (SDS-IH) led by Prof Nicky Best. The vision of SDS-IH is to be the catalyst for innovation and advanced data-driven decision-making. To achieve this, we are forming agile teams dedicated to untangling and resolving complex data challenges across R&D, constructing robust data pipelines, comprehensive analytics, and dynamic dashboards to enable stakeholders to take data-informed decisions in real-time.
At the heart of SDS-IH lies a diverse coalition of Statisticians and Data Scientists - a synthesis of unique skills and experiences. We are building something exciting! Our new Data Science Innovation for R&D Operations pillar is transforming how GSK makes decisions across its R&D operations. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, using cutting-edge ML, statistical modelling, and GenAI to solve complex operational challenges that directly improve how we deliver medicines to patients. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
Build predictive models and AI solutions that solve impactful business problems focusing on clinical operations.
Deliver impactful data science solutions from concept to implementation.
Set high standards for code quality and technical innovation.
PhD (or equivalent) in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Advanced R/Python programming with expertise in OOP, data structures, data science libraries, and production deployment.
Strong statistical modelling and machine learning skills, backed by Postgraduate degree.
Pharmaceutical industry experience, particularly in clinical operations.
Expertise in translating business challenges into actionable insights through data-driven approaches.
Technical consulting experience: understand business context, frame scientific problems, provide actionable insights and deliver business facing solutions
A highly analytical problem-solver with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Join us in this impactful role where your expertise will help ensure patients receive the medicines they need, when they need them.
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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