Principal Statistician, Research Statistics

4 weeks ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom GSK Full time
About this role

GSK is a global biopharma company that unites science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

We are seeking a skilled Principal Statistician to join our Research Statistics team. This is a key role in our discovery process, collaborating with scientists to advance innovative ideas in drug discovery.

As a Principal Statistician, you will design experiments, analyze data, and visualize results for projects that range from small studies to high-dimensional genomic data. You will use classical statistical methods, Bayesian techniques, and modern machine learning algorithms to drive scientific inquiry.

Our team is part of GSK's Biostatistics function, where statisticians, programmers, and data scientists work together to put statistical thinking at the heart of R&D decision-making. To succeed in this role, you will need good technical and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn rapidly and develop practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with scientists to identify and define scientific objectives that benefit from statistical approaches and propose implementation strategies
  • Examine relevant literature and perform simulations to assess the applicability of statistical methods to drug discovery challenges
  • Craft experiments with clear objectives that address important scientific queries
  • Analyze data using established statistical methods and develop novel methods to address important scientific questions
  • Clearly communicate results to fellow researchers and managers at all levels

Qualifications:

  • PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field with formal statistical training
  • Evidence of innovation and technical strength in advanced statistical modeling and/or modern machine learning techniques
  • Experience writing code in R or SAS

About GSK

GSK is a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. We want GSK to be a place where people can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing.



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