Senior Programmer/Programmer Analyst

Senior Programmer/Programmer Analyst

GSK Clinical Programming brings together some of the most talented minds to engage in advanced data analytics, principles of data science, and developing new computational tools to support innovative research and develop novel therapies. We serve five key therapeutic areas: HIV, Immunology, Infections Disease, Oncology, Respiratory, and Vaccines, and offer unlimited growth opportunities and exciting career paths for a wide range of experience levels.

The Senior Programmer role supports all aspects of programming activities and engages in study lead activities under supervision. Senior programmers are expected to be subject matter experts and be able to mentor and train junior team members and new hires. They are technically strong, possess good communication and time management skills, are problem solvers, be able to engage in study lead responsibilities, and are willing to mentor junior programmers and new hires.

Senior Programmers at GSK will support the planning and execution of the programming activities for GSK clinical trials. They will be accountable for creating, verifying, and documenting analyses of clinical data while adhering to study protocols, analysis plans and GSK / industry standards. They will also be able to lead certain aspects of a study under supervision. Senior Programmers will be expected to participate in capabilities and non-project initiatives, present at internal forums, and learn new programming languages. They will also interact with non-programming team members and participate in core study team meetings under supervision.

In this role you will

• Demonstrates proficiency in developing, QCing, and debugging complex code and macros with minimal supervision
• Understands the management of programs, including change control, their importance and Identifies gaps in current programming best practices and offer suggestions
• Ensures adherence to standards and has an awareness of evolving standards, both internal and external
• Provides input to strategic planning, where requested and under supervision, which may be shared with stakeholders
• Anticipates problems related to assigned work or areas of expertise and able to implement solutions, proactively seeking input from colleagues as needed
• Contributes changes to programming best practices.
• Applies standard processes to tasks, ensuring that deliverables are accurate, high quality and met according to agreed timelines
• Understands GxP, ICH requirements, internal processes and external regulations that govern drug development (where applicable)
• Quickly understands and implements internal processes and standards in assigned work
• Performs Quality Control (QC) of other people’s work (under supervision)
• Performs required archiving activities and understands the implications of accurate and timely documentation
• Anticipates compliance, quality or governance issues and proposes solutions to achieve resolution
• leads programming activities under supervision, to achieve technical or business outcomes within own discipline

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• A BSC or BA (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related subject
• Experience or knowledge with using one or more programming languages, such as R, Python, Spotfire, S-Plus, and/or SAS
• Intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more programming languages, such as R, Python, and/or SAS
• Working knowledge of R language to produce ADaM datasets and TLGs
• Good understanding with CDISC standards and its application
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

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

• MSc or PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related subject preferred
• Experience with oncology-specific endpoints and their analysis and reporting is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of the end-to-end clinical trial process
• Strong understanding of the purpose and application of key clinical documents
• Effective written, verbal communication skills
• Basic experience with representing programming function in cross-functional meetings, initiatives, and working groups, some experience with training and mentoring junior programmers

Closing Date for Applications: 28th October 2024

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At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease. Science and technology are coming together in a way they never have before, and we have strong tech-enabled capabilities that allow us to build a deeper understanding of the patient, human biology and disease mechanisms, and transform medical discovery.  We are revolutionising the way we do R&D. We’re uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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Our approach to R&D.   

Why GSK?

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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