Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist – Enterprise AI Team

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2026

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

In the role of Lead Data Scientist, you will support the development of data science products within GSK’s Enterprise AI team. This role involves coding in Python & R to develop innovative data science use cases, with a focus on statistical data science applications to assist in commercial decision making, operations and strategy. You will be part of a collaborative, cross‑functional team and will work with product owners, data engineers and software developers to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of our data science product portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, a solid grasp of programming fundamentals and statistical concepts, excellent communication skills, and a passion for exploring cutting‑edge data science capabilities to deliver innovative use cases to help GSK reach its ambition to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.

• Develop, implement and optimise machine learning and statistical models using Python, R, or SQL, while ensuring the underlying data is properly gathered, validated, and prepared to support business‑driven solutions
• Create and deploy models designed to address strategic business challenges and opportunities, driving measurable business value and enhancing decision‑making processes
• Lead and support value measurement initiatives by coordinating project teams, driving analytical approaches, and overseeing execution to deliver actionable business insights
• Work closely with stakeholders from Marketing, Commercial, Finance and other departments to understand data needs, provide insights, and ensure alignment of data science initiatives with business objectives
• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate results and findings to internal stakeholders
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in the field of data science

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science or a similar quantitative field
• Previous experience in a data or AI‑related role, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
• Familiarity with statistical learning models and concepts
• Familiarity with data science algorithms and data structures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment
• Detail‑oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach to work, with a strong desire to learn and grow in the field of data science

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Databricks
• Experience working in an agile environment

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and…