Lead Data Scientist

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Algorithms, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

As a Lead Data Scientist, working in GSK’s Global Decision Sciences & AI team, you will develop data products which use customer databases, AI/ML and statistical concepts to deliver impactful insights and decision support for GSK’s commercial leadership. You will have the exciting opportunity to apply innovative algorithms and methods, including generative AI, to make an impact on the business. You will design, build, and deploy data products that help GSK to deliver on our growth and performance ambitions.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Has an advanced degree (Master’s or better) in a quantitative field – e.g., data science, computer science, econometrics, mathematics / statistics, computational biology, biostatistics, etc.
• Shows impressive understanding of data structures, algorithms, statistical concepts.
• Has experience applying statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms in an industry or academic context.
• Has worked with unstructured or minimally structured data, has done data cleaning, validation, preparation, feature engineering, etc.
• Has 5+ years’ experience programming with data.
• Comfortable coding in at least two of: Python, R and SQL.
• Is a strong written and verbal communicator.
• Enjoys working in a highly agile environment.

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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

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 workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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