Associate Director, Decision Science for Clinical Operations

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director of Decision Science for Clinical Operations. In this role, you will lead high-stakes discussions with clinical leadership, synthesize evidence into decision models, and deliver actionable insights. Candidates should have a PhD in a quantitative field and expertise in advanced decision modeling. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a hybrid working model to balance remote and in-office work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on performance

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in designing and building flexible decision models.
• Exceptional communication skills to distill complex analyses.
• Track record leading technical teams for data science solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic discussions with clinical development leadership.
• Construct cohesive decision models to guide strategy.
• Influence key investment and operational decisions.

Skills

Python

R

Monte-Carlo simulation

Bayesian analysis

Sensitivity analysis

Education

PhD in quantitative field

MSc with equivalent industry experience

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Associate Director, Decision Science for Clinical Operations

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. 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 practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in‑office work.

Responsibilities

As the Associate Director of Decision Science for Clinical Operations, you will:

• Partner with GCO’s Decision Analytics team to lead high‑stakes strategic discussions with clinical development leadership, framing complex business problems, developing differentiated options, and defining clear analytical pathways.
• Synthesize diverse evidence, including empirical data and expert judgment, to construct cohesive decision models that guide strategy.
• Influence key investment and operational decisions by translating complex model outputs into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations for executive audiences.
• Implement advanced decision models to quantify risk and identify value‑add opportunities in study timelines and resource allocation.
• Deliver robust predictive models for critical operational challenges, including patient recruitment, site performance, and milestone attainment.
• Identify and champion non‑obvious value‑add opportunities by applying innovative analytical approaches to complex clinical operations challenges.
• Drive the design and deployment of scalable analytics solutions, including production‑ready models, automated monitoring systems, and real‑time data pipelines.
• Champion best‑in‑class DevOps practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Train and mentor colleagues on the use of tools, methods, and structured decision frameworks.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• PhD (preferred) in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Decision Analysis) or MSc with equivalent industry experience.
• Proven expertise designing and building flexible decision models (e.g., Monte‑Carlo simulation, Bayesian analysis, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis).
• Expertise in Python or R with the ability to adapt models.
• Knowledge of the drug development lifecycle and Clinical Operations workflows.
• Track record of leading and mentoring technical teams to deliver data science solutions with measurable business impact.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to distill complex analyses into compelling recommendations for senior leadership in a matrix environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Hands‑on experience with DevOps best practices, including Git, CI/CD, and testing.
• Therapeutic area depth, including knowledge of clinical development and trial design.
• Direct Clinical Operations experience.
• Decision Analysis or Management Consulting experience focused on pharmaceutical strategy or operations.
• Expertise in advanced methods such as Bayesian statistics, machine learning, and enrollment simulation.

Closing Date for Applications

24th February 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.