Statistical Leader - Research (Non-Clinical)

Our team (Research Statistics) collaborates with top laboratory and clinical scientists to advance exciting, innovative ideas in drug discovery. We design experiments, analyze data, and visualize results for projects that range from small studies with single endpoints to high-dimensional genomic data. We use traditional statistical methods and modern machine learning algorithms, design experiments to develop new technologies and analyze data to identify biomarkers for clinical trials. Our work is varied and challenging with the common goal to advance the science of human health. To succeed, team members need good technical and communication skills, the desire to develop their statistical and scientific knowledge continually, and the ability to develop practical solutions and apply statistical techniques in creative ways. Successful candidates will be innovative, pragmatic, and flexible, thriving in a dynamic, collegial environment with frequent new challenges and excellent opportunities to develop and succeed. In this role, the Statistics Leader / Director will be responsible for providing statistical consulting for 1-2 scientific research areas within GSK. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Collaborating closely with GSK scientists and scientific management to address important drug discovery questions with statistical methods * Identifying key scientific challenges that can be addressed with statistical methods and proposing how to do so * Applying existing statistical methods or developing new ones to address scientific problems * Designing experiments and ensuring experiments are designed to address scientific questions clearly and accurately * Analyzing data and ensuring the results of statistical analyses can be relied upon for making important drug discovery decisions around targets, molecules, and technologies * Communicating statistical concepts, design recommendations, and the results of statistical analyses clearly and accurately to GSK scientists and research managers at all levels * Supervising a small team (2-5 people) of statisticians, enhancing their ability to address key scientific questions by providing technical (statistical and scientific) direction to projects and by developing their consulting skills * Identifying and contributing statistics methodological expertise within the team through ongoing personal development and collaboration on challenging technical problems GSK's overall R&D strategy focuses on science related to the immune system, the use of human genetics and advanced technologies. These unlock the potential of new areas of science, enabling us to design and develop new classes of medicine and bring them to patients more quickly and cost-effectively. Applications close once position is filled. 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. During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. *LI-GSK GSKSPTalent Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: * MSc or PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field with formal statistical training Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: * Strong academic record * Significant experience as a statistician, collaborating with scientists from other disciplines * Strong oral and written English communication skills Demonstrated ability to: * Identify existing or develop new statistical methods to improve the design, analysis, and interpretation of scientific studies * Evaluate, recommend, and implement statistical tools for addressing scientific problems * Deliver statistical consulting (design, analysis, and interpretation of studies) to scientists in multiple disciplines * Take a leadership role in multi-disciplinary teams * Build and maintain relationships with customer groups * Drive the adoption of statistical best practice within Research & Development * Lead initiatives within a statistics team to develop internal capability * Develop junior staff through mentoring or supervision * Interest in continua