Lead Data Scientist MSAT GCC

• Act as an essential partner within cross-functional global teams by providing data science expertise to design, develop, and optimize business-impacting data solutions
• 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
• Design, build, and maintain highly complex quantitative and analytical models to inform/drive strategic direction and/or improve business performance
• 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
• 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, TRD and R&D, as well as with the GPS community) to develop, align and standardize data evaluation methodologies and conventions
• Upskill the organisation 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
• Manage external and internal collaborations with statistical and data science thought leaders and groups in other functions and divisions
• Monitor and assess new and emerging industry trends and evolving regulatory expectations for data science technologies (such as Machine/Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence)

• Preferred Level of Education: Masters degree or PhD in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related field
• 10-16 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical MSAT in applying data science and/or programming within industry and/or university, preferably within pharmaceutical industry in multidisciplinary multicultural teams
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills with proven experience of communicating at different levels across an organisation including communicating complex information in logical and simplified terms
• Strong programming skills with at least one scientific programming language e.g. Python, R, MATLAB
• Expertise in applying data science within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines, e.g, stability guidelines (ICH, USP), relevant chapters from Eur.Ph.
• Long-term experience with Health Authorities such as FDA, EMA, etc.

Second language desirable (e.g. French, German, Italian)

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Flexible working options available for most roles
• Learning and career development
• Access to healthcare & wellbeing programmes
• Employee recognition programmes