Lead Data Scientist MSAT GCC

Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.


Position Summary

• Work with global multidisciplinary teams to accelerate data-driven process understanding and problem solving in Global Supply Chain by driving business results with data-based insights.

• Focus on driving projects and improvement activities through technical consulting and value delivery leadership for new product introduction (e.g. regulatory submissions, validation activities) and established products (e.g. root cause analysis investigations, batch quality assessments) aligned to the requirements of Product Lifecycle Management.

• As a Subject Matter Expert in Data Science, drive the data-driven capability of GSC across all sites and functions. Identify and explore opportunities for product and process optimization and test the effectiveness of different courses of action. Advise executives and product owners on the implications of the data for products, processes, and decisions.

• Elaborate and communicate sophisticated data driven concepts, displaying information visually and making the patterns and insights revealed in data clear and compelling. Communicate concepts and results in language that is understandable by stakeholders, and demonstrate storytelling with data, both verbally and visually.

• Manage and influence internal and external global networks to adopt rigorous and sound data science approaches and standardise methodologies globally.

• Develop the data science capability of the team to ensure we best serve the needs of the patient.

• Lead key objectives within the team as a matrix manager.

Responsibilities

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

• Act as an essential partner within cross-functional global teams by providing data science expertise to design, develop, and optimize business-impacting data solutions. Use these alongside other scientific understanding to drive outcomes aligned to GSK values. This especially includes contribution to the resolution of deviations and improvement projects.

• Actively participate in all stages of model design and development (from data collection, data quality control, model building, model validation, testing, and model monitoring & lifecycle strategy) adhering to business leadership standards.

• Design, build, and maintain highly complex quantitative and analytical models to inform/drive strategic direction and/or improve business performance

• Lead the data analysis, and exploration, reporting and communication of results and conclusions in the form of technical documents and presentations in accordance with regulatory and internal guidance. Take full ownership and accountability of all data science content.

• Review the data science element of technical documents as a Subject Matter Expert.

• Influence GSK internal policies, guidelines and SOPs to ensure appropriate data evaluation.

• Actively participate with the wider data science network (MSAT, Quality, TRD and R&D, as well as with the GPS community) to develop, align and standardize data evaluation methodologies and conventions to help ensure that best practises are incorporated into local ways of working.

• Upskill the organisation through coaching, mentoring, and training of non-experts and junior statisticians and data scientists as required on the appropriate application of data science, statistics, and data evaluation tools for their business processes. Ensure full integration of data science and statistics across functions into everyday work as appropriate. Ensure data science and statistics concepts are routinely being applied within global MSAT. Focus on development of associates and building high performing team that has large positive impact on the organisation.

• Manage external and internal collaborations with statistical and data science thought leaders and groups in other functions and divisions. Represent GSK on internal and external boards. Influence external environment (e.g. regulators) by means of presenting at key conferences and publishing. Personal interaction and influencing of key regulators, FDA or other regulatory agencies in the context of submission of dossiers, variations etc.

• Monitor and assess new and emerging industry trends and evolving regulatory expectations for data science technologies (such as Machine/Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence). Standardize and refine methodologies and tools to maximize the competitive advantage.

Why You?

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

• Preferred Level of Education: Masters degree or PhD in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related field

• 10-16 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical MSAT  in applying data science and/or programming within industry and/or university, preferably within pharmaceutical industry in multidisciplinary multicultural teams.

• Fluent in English (verbal and written). Second language desirable (e.g. French, German, Italian).

• Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills with proven experience of communicating at different levels across an organisation including communicating complex information in logical and simplified terms.

• Strong programming skills with at least one scientific programming language e.g. Python, R, MATLAB.

• Expertise in applying data science within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines, e.g, stability guidelines (ICH, USP), relevant chapters from Eur.Ph.

• Long-term experience with Health Authorities such as FDA, EMA, etc.

Working Style and Location

• This role is based in India and the position is hybrid, with a mix of on-site collaboration and remote work.

• Occasional travel to manufacturing sites in India and internationally may be required.

What we value in you

• Clear, direct communication. You explain complex ideas in simple terms.

• Practical problem solving. You design solutions that can be implemented and sustained.

• Collaboration. You build trust across functions and work with humility.

• Continuous learning. You stay updated on methods and share knowledge with others.

• Inclusion. You create a space where different perspectives are welcomed.

How to apply
If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing how you can help us translate data into better manufacturing outcomes. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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 vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

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