Associate Director - Oncology Statistics
GSK
Summary
You will lead statistical planning and delivery across clinical programs and contribute to clinical developments plans within oncology. You will work closely with clinical, regulatory, safety, data science and commercial teams. You will design robust clinical trials and analyses that shape development decisions and regulatory strategy. You will drive methodological innovation and mentor colleagues.
Job description
Position Summary
You will lead statistical planning and delivery across clinical programs and contribute to clinical developments plans within oncology. You will work closely with clinical, regulatory, safety, data science and commercial teams. You will design robust clinical trials and analyses that shape development decisions and regulatory strategy. You will drive methodological innovation and mentor colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide statistical support to Projects across Oncology pipeline
- Lead statistical design, analysis and interpretation for clinical programs across development phases using a wide range of statistical approaches (e.g. Bayesian methodology)
- Use simulations and advanced statistical methodology to inform trial design and risk assessment.
- Review and contribute to statistical analysis plans, protocols and regulatory submissions.
- Work with cross-functional teams to translate statistical insight into program strategy.
- Mentor and coach statisticians to build capability and quality.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- Advanced degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or related quantitative discipline (MSc or equivalent) with significant relevant post-graduate experience, in oncology, within the pharmaceutical industry or a clinical research setting.
- Proven track record contributing statistical expertise to early and/or late phase clinical development.
- Practical experience implementing simulations and statistical methods using R, Python or similar tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining methods and results to non-statistical colleagues.
- Strong organisation and time management across multiple projects and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or closely related field.
- Experience with Bayesian methods, adaptive trial designs, and advanced modelling.
- Experience applying statistical methods to disease modelling, high-dimensional data, or real-world evidence.
- Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams.
- Experience preparing regulatory documents and interacting with regulators.
- Comfortable working in high-performance computing or large simulation environments.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or related quantitative discipline (MSc or equivalent) with significant relevant post-graduate experience, in oncology, within the pharmaceutical industry or a clinical research setting.
- Proven track record contributing statistical expertise to early and/or late phase clinical development.
- Practical experience implementing simulations and statistical methods using R, Python or similar tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining methods and results to non-statistical colleagues.
- Strong organisation and time management across multiple projects and deadlines
- PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or closely related field.
- Experience with Bayesian methods, adaptive trial designs, and advanced modelling.
- Experience applying statistical methods to disease modelling, high-dimensional data, or real-world evidence.
- Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams.
- Experience preparing regulatory documents and interacting with regulators.
- Comfortable working in high-performance computing or large simulation environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
- Pension plan membership
- Shares and savings programme
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.