Statistics & Data Science Innovation Hub Principal Data Scientist
Location: UK – Hertfordshire – Stevenage, GSK HQ
Posted Date: Nov 26 2025
Closing Date: 10th December 2025 EOD
GSK is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead cutting‑edge data science initiatives in R&D operations. You will harness machine learning, statistical modelling and GenAI to drive impactful business decisions across clinical operations, finance and resource management.
In this role you will:
- Build predictive models and AI solutions that solve impactful business problems focusing on clinical operations.
- Deliver impactful data science solutions from concept to implementation.
- Collaborate in cross‑functional technical and business teams.
- Communicate complex findings clearly through compelling visualizations.
- Set high standards for code quality and technical innovation.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- PhD (or equivalent) in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related quantitative field.
- Advanced R/Python programming with expertise in OOP, data structures, data science libraries and production deployment.
- Strong statistical modelling and machine learning skills, backed by a postgraduate degree.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience, particularly in clinical operations.
- Expertise in translating business challenges into actionable insights through data‑driven approaches.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Technical consulting experience: understand business context, frame scientific problems, provide actionable insights and deliver business‑facing solutions.
- Experience working in matrixed teams, particularly with clinicians, researchers and technical contributors.
- Highly analytical problem‑solver with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
We offer a competitive salary, a performance‑based bonus, health and wellbeing programmes, a pension plan and shares and savings programme. Our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model.
Join us in this impactful role where your expertise will help ensure patients receive the medicines they need, when they need them.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, military service or any other basis prohibited by law.
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