Job description Site Name: Belgium-Wavre, Barnard
Castle, France - Evreux, Marburg Main Site, Montrose,
Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Singapore - Tuas, UK - Hertfordshire - Ware
Posted Date: May 27 2025 Job Purpose Do you want to work for one of
the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies,
applying your statistical and data science skills to make key
contributions to the manufacture of critical vaccines and
medicines? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data
Scientist to join our global Statistics & Data Science Team,
dedicated to supporting the launch of vaccines and medicines
products to market and their subsequent product lifecycle within
manufacturing. Our team is part of the global Manufacturing Science
Analytical and Technology (MSAT) group. We are looking for an
experienced data scientist to lead the data analysis, and
exploration, reporting and communication of results and conclusions
in the form of technical documents and presentations in accordance
with regulatory and internal guidance. In this role, you will have
the opportunity to collaborate with scientific colleagues in
multidisciplinary teams to embed data-driven thinking within
projects. This is an exciting opportunity to use your applied data
evaluation and modelling skills to lead statistics and data science
capabilities built across several manufacturing sites, providing
ample opportunity to coach key individuals to acquire the skills
needed for data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities In
this role you and your team will... - Act as an essential partner
within cross-functional global teams by providing data science
expertise to design, develop, and optimize business-impacting data
solutions. Use these alongside other scientific understanding to
drive outcomes aligned to GSK values. This especially includes
contribution to the resolution of deviations and improvement
projects. - Actively participate in all stages of model design and
development (from data collection, data quality control, model
building, model validation, testing, and model monitoring &
lifecycle strategy) adhering to business leadership standards. -
Lead the data analysis, and exploration, reporting and
communication of results and conclusions in the form of technical
documents and presentations in accordance with regulatory and
internal guidance. Take full ownership and accountability of all
data science content. - Review the data science element of
technical documents as a Subject Matter Expert. - Influence GSK
internal policies, guidelines and SOPs to ensure appropriate data
evaluation. - Actively participate with the wider data science
network (MSAT, Quality, R&D, as well as with the Operational
Excellence community) to develop, align and standardize data
evaluation methodologies and conventions to help ensure that best
practices are incorporated into local ways of working. - Upskill
the organization through coaching, mentoring, and training of
non-experts and junior statisticians and data scientists as
required on the appropriate application of data science,
statistics, and data evaluation tools for their business processes.
Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals
with these required skills to achieve our goals: - MSc in data
science, statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field. -
Ability to manage networks and build relationships transversally
across the organization. - Strong and diverse technical knowledge
in data science/statistics. Knowledge in several of the following
areas:multi- and megavariate analysis, regression and
classification modelling, explainable AI, Monte Carlo simulation,
data augmentation, statistics, Chemometrics. Experience in the use
of data science software (e.g., Python) - Experience in Agile
development projects - Excellent oral and written English
communication skills with experience in communicating complex
information in logical and simplified terms at different levels. -
Background in consulting for data science projects, working
alongside colleagues not experienced in data science to devise
practical solutions for inquiries. Preferred Qualifications: If you
have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - PhD in
data science, statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related
field. - Knowledge of core API and drug product tests, unit
operations, and product control strategies across multiple dose
forms. - Background in consulting for data science projects within
a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. If you have a disability
and require assistance during the course of the selection process,
you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific
assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements. Why
GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease
together. 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
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