Director Statistics - Vaccines and Infectious Disease

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in the UK is seeking an experienced Statistics Director to lead strategic statistical innovation across their Vaccines and Infectious Disease portfolio. This role involves implementing advanced statistical methodologies, translating insights into actionable strategies, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics, with extensive experience in influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights. This position supports a hybrid working model and offers opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in statistics or biostatistics.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions with data-driven insights.
• Demonstrated experience in capability building within organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical strategy across complex project workstreams.
• Implement advanced methodologies and stay updated with industry advancements.
• Translate data-driven insights into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Statistical methodologies

Causal inference

Machine learning

Stakeholder management

Leadership capabilities

Verbal and written communication

Education

PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics

MSc with 15+ years of industry experience

Job description

Overview

Site Name: Belgium-Wavre, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, UK – London – New Oxford Street

Posted Date: Feb 3 2026

• Strategic impact: Our team is at the heart of evidence-based decision-making, influencing global health outcomes.

• Innovation culture: We lead in applying cutting-edge statistical methodologies and real-world data analytics.

• Collaborative environment: Work with world-class scientists and cross-functional teams across Discovery, R&D, and Commercial organizations.

• Career growth: Opportunities to shape strategy, drive innovation, and build capabilities that strengthen GSK Biostatistics position as a leader in the industry.

• 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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Statistics Director to join our Team and lead strategic statistical innovation across GSK’s Vaccines and Infectious Disease portfolio. You will be at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced statistical methodologies and translating insights into actionable strategies that influence global health outcomes. If you have a passion for innovation, deep expertise in statistics, and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statistical strategy across multiple complex project workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scientific rigor. Act as a subject matter expert in statistical innovation, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

• Implement advanced methodologies such as causal inference and machine learning, and real-world data (RWD) analytics. Stay up to date with industry advancements and emerging trends in statistical methodology and identify opportunities to apply them to GSK’s research and development efforts.

• Translate data-driven insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

• Foster collaboration across diverse internal and external stakeholders, including Discovery, R&D, Medical Affairs, and other strategic partners.

• Champion innovation by introducing cutting-edge approaches that enhance project outcomes. Collaborate with other statistical leaders within the company to drive a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

• People leadership:

  • Lead a high-performing team of statisticians.

  • Mentor and develop talent, fostering technical excellence and career growth.

  • Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning, promotes diversity and encourages new ideas and perspectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics, with 10+ years of industry experience, or MSc and 15+ years of industry experience, with a proven track record of innovation and strategic influence in pharmaceutical development.

• Deep expertise in advanced statistical methodologies, including causal inference and machine learning, and in leveraging real-world data to inform clinical development plans.

• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights, with a track record for global scientific leadership in the development and evaluation of modern program/trial design methodologies.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating cross-functional and external partnerships.

• Strong leadership capabilities, able to drive alignment and maintain focus on program goals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain novel and standard methods to scientific and clinical colleagues.

• Experience in capability building within organizations.

Apply now to join an organization that matters – where your expertise will make a measurable difference in public health.

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.

When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Application closing date: Sunday, February 22nd 2026, EOD CET

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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.

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