GSK Oncology has a commitment to the discovery and development of new oncology therapies with the life-changing potential of helping patients with cancer.

We need exceptionally talented and committed Statisticians like you to apply your statistical skills and innovative statistical methodology to drive key contributions in the clinical development of new medicines in the fight against cancer.  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.

You will provide global statistical support in all aspects of evidence generation strategies to support pipe line deliveries.  Join our team of industry leading experts in data analysis and methodologic research. Our end-to-end project support model ensures that our statisticians have the opportunity to collaborate across the entire range of drug development, from early clinical development to registration and marketed product support.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based upon evolving business needs.

• Be a specialist in oncology indications in Oncology Statistics DU III (focus on women’s cancers), partner with disease strategy leads in the Oncology clinical development organization to drive the alignment in asset development across DUs

• Support the DU head, collaborate other disease area strategy leads and project statisticians to identify the opportunities and implement data strategies (e.g. external data), state-of-art methodologies in statistics and Data Sciences in plan, design and analysis of clinical development

• Build knowledge (e.g. registration requirement, competitors’ information, reimbursement etc.) and tool (statistical and data science) base for the focused indications   

• Represents GSK-Oncology Biostatistics at scientific meetings and presentations

• Contribute to and influence the strategic direction of the asset development and regulatory submission via rigorous and robust statistical knowledge

• Building and maintaining effective strategic working relationships with internal and external partners to meet business needs.

• Can serve as a project statistician for an asset.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD (preferred) or MSc in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related quantitative discipline

• Experience supporting Oncology Clinical development

• Proven track record of entrepreneurship and business impact through fit-for-purpose Data  and Statistical solutions

• Proficiency in R and SAS

• Leadership experience in project planning and solution delivery

• Strong stakeholder management in a matrix organization and excellent communication skills

• Experience successfully influencing effectively across functions and levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD Degree in Statistics related disciplines  

• Thorough knowledge of the drug development process

• Demonstrated ability to lead or make major contributions to department, organizational and/or industry-wide initiatives, through effective communication and influence.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Capability in building and maintaining strong working relationships in a team setting.

• Ability to solve complex problems analytically and programmatically

• Experience in implementation of causal inference methodologies

• Familiarity with AI/ML methods

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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