GSK Oncology is committed to discovering and developing new therapies with the potential to change the lives of patients with cancer. The Oncology Clinical Development Statistics group is seeking exceptionally talented Statisticians to provide end-to-end statistical leadership across oncology evidence generation—from early development through registration and lifecycle support—using innovative trial designs and modern statistical methods (including simulation, interim strategies, Bayesian approaches, and external/real-world data) to inform key development decisions.

For candidates seeking to be located at our Stevenage site, this role will temporarily be based at Stevenage. However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge, UK. The location of this role will therefore subsequently change to Cambridge, UK in accordance with timelines to be set by the Company. The relocation is currently proposed to take effect by early 2029.

Key Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include the following:

• Provide statistical leadership for oncology studies/indications, partnering with project and study teams to align strategy and execution

• Lead statistical strategy for study design, analysis, reporting, and interpretation, applying fit-for-purpose methods (e.g., simulation, interim strategies, Bayesian) to quantify uncertainty and inform decisions

• Author/review statistical sections of protocols, SAPs, clinical/regulatory documents, and presentations; communicate complex results clearly to non-statistical stakeholders

• Ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables and effective stakeholder management in a matrix environment

• Drive innovation in statistical methodology and data strategy, including appropriate use of external/real-world data to strengthen oncology evidence generation

• Build deep indication knowledge (e.g., regulatory expectations, competitor landscape) and influence asset strategy and regulatory submissions with rigorous statistical insight

• Represent Oncology Biostatistics externally as appropriate and may serve as project statistician for an oncology asset

Why You?
Basic Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

• PhD in Statistics or a related quantitative field with at least 3 years post-degree experience or MS/MSc in Statistics (or related quantitative field) with 5+ years of clinical development experience.

• Experience supporting clinical development in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings.

• Experience delivering fit-for-purpose statistical solutions and supporting study design and readouts

• Experience with R and/or Python

Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

• PhD

• Experience supporting Oncology Clinical development in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings.

• Working knowledge of SAS

• Hands-on expertise in statistical modeling and innovative methods (e.g., Bayesian approaches)

• Thorough knowledge of the drug development process including late-phase development, registration activities, and oncology regulatory expectations

• Familiarity with causal inference and/or AI/ML methods, and interest in applying these approaches (when appropriate) to clinical and/or real-world data

• Demonstrated ability to lead or make major contributions to department, organizational and/or industry-wide initiatives, through effective communication and influence.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence across functions in a matrix environment

• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities across projects

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Skills

Continuing Learning, Influencing Without Authority, Leadership, Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming

 

 

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $150,150 to $250,250. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 326,250 to PLN 543,750The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

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