Lead Data Scientist

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031 we aim to deliver 40 billion in annual sales leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines specialty medicines and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence we strive to develop and launch new groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

In the role of Lead Data Scientist you will support the development of data science products within GSKs Enterprise AI team. This role involves coding in Python & R to develop innovative data science use cases with a focus on statistical data science applications to assist in commercial decision making operations and strategy. You will be part of a collaborative cross-functional team and will work with product owners data engineers and software developers to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of our data science product portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset a solid grasp of programming fundamentals and statistical concepts excellent communication skills and a passion for exploring cutting edge data science capabilities to deliver innovative use cases to help GSK reach its ambition to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.

In this role you will

• Develop implement and optimise machine learning and statistical models using Python R or SQL while ensuring the underlying data is properly gathered validated and prepared to support business-driven solutions

• Create and deploy models designed to address strategic business challenges and opportunities driving measurable business value and enhancing decision-making processes

• Lead and support value measurement initiatives by coordinating project teams driving analytical approaches and overseeing execution to deliver actionable business insights

• Work closely with stakeholders from Marketing Commercial Finance and other departments to understand data needs provide insights and ensure alignment of data science initiatives with business objectives

• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate results and findings to internal stakeholders

• Stay abreast of emerging trends in the field of data science

Why you

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in data science statistics computer science or similar quantitative field.

• Previous experience in a data or AI-related role preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python R or SQL.

• Familiarity with statistical learning models and concepts.

• Familiarity with data science algorithms and data structures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Detail-oriented and organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise.

• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work with a strong desire to learn and grow in the field of data science.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics it would be a plus:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Databricks

• Experience working in an agile environment.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th January 2026 (COB)

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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 aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade as a successful growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make so were committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. 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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) military service or any basis prohibited under federal state or local law.

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