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We are seeking a highly skilled Biostatistics Director to lead our team in driving innovation and transformation in data science. As a key member of our R&D team, you will play a critical role in enhancing our disease understanding through the implementation of advanced statistical and machine learning methodologies.

• Develop and implement advanced statistical and machine learning methodologies to enhance disease understanding and drive business-critical projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for cross-functional quantitative groups to determine the optimal analytical methods and data sources.
• Support the upskilling of statisticians and other quantitative disciplines in statistical methodologies for disease understanding.
• Lead planning and implementation of moderate-to-high complexity projects involving cross-functional teams.
• Present statistical principles, methods, and results transparently and precisely to GSK researchers and management.
• Collaborate with external scientific groups and vendors to contribute to innovation and uptake of novel statistical methodology and tools.

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related discipline with formal statistical training.
• Significant post-graduate experience in clinical trials research in the pharmaceutical or a related industry.
• Evidence of methodological innovation and technical strength in advanced statistical modeling and/or modern machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as R, SAS, Python, or other foundational languages.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Substantial post-graduate work experience in statistical consulting and working alongside researchers from various fields.
• Substantial post-graduate work experience applying a broad array of foundational statistical methodologies.
• Knowledge of or interest in multiple aspects of drug development, including drug discovery, preclinical development, and clinical development.
• Experience working in high-performance computing environments and implementing machine learning operations on cloud platforms.
• Evidence of ability to publish quantitative methodological research or scientific research findings using advanced quantitative methodologies.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.