Principal Tools Developer

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Data science techniques, Git, R Programming

Job Description

We are growing our data science capabilities as part of Technical Capability Delivery, Clinical Programming & Business Excellence team, which is designed to accelerate Biostatistics at GSK to industry Pre-eminence – that means Biostatistics should be THE BEST in the industry. As a key enabling function within R&D Biostatistics, the Technical Capability Delivery (TCD) team’s mission is to design, deliver, and embed fit-for-purpose and fit-for-future technical solutions for the pipeline delivery teams which enable faster clinical study reporting and submissions, increased user productivity, reduced cost of ongoing support, without compromising quality and compliance.​

As part of GSK’s Future Ready Program and achieving the goal of 1st Quartile Performance, we are pushing boundaries for technology solutions in clinical data analysis and reporting. To enable acceleration and achieve our department objectives we have an opening for a Principal Tools Developer.

In this role you will:

• Work with clinical programmers/statistical analysts and other internal customers to understand business requirements and industry regulations
• Design, create, maintain, develop, test and validate enterprise applications and standard tools for internal customers
• Deliver documentation and trainings
• Provide direct support for products, including tracking, prioritization, and resolution of user queries and issues
• Provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams including participation in innovation projects
• Technically lead product development and responsible for product roadmap including contributing to and support the business change objectives of Biostatistics, enabled by Technical Capability Delivery

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

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

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related quantitative discipline.
• Preferred: MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related quantitative discipline. 
• Proficient in R programming language, including data manipulation, visualization, dashboard development and deployment, statistical analysis, and package development.
• Expert in version control systems such as Git for collaborative development and code management.
• An understanding of Computer Systems and Software Validation
• Knowledge of deploying standard tools/applications in production environments, including managing dependencies and scaling to handle increased loads and number of users.
• Proficient knowledge in Agile methodologies to be able to manage the product development process effectively.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• Experience in Python and other open-source language programming
• Good understanding of Clinical Domains, creating tables, listing and figures
• Knowledge of CDISC Standards
• Experience of Computer Systems Validation and Software Validation in a GxP setting.
• Understanding and experience of Shiny framework

Closing Date for Applications: 8th October 2024

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.

When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease. Science and technology are coming together in a way they never have before, and we have strong tech-enabled capabilities that allow us to build a deeper understanding of the patient, human biology and disease mechanisms, and transform medical discovery. We are revolutionising the way we do R&D. We’re uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Find out more:

Our approach to R&D.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

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 place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.