Principal Tools Developer

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.

We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

• 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 be responsible for product roadmap including contributing to and supporting the business change objectives of Biostat, enabled by Technical Capability Delivery

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree 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:

• MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related quantitative discipline.
• 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: 10th of February 2026 (COB)

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRe where you can also request a call.