Gsk

Pharmaceutical

PrincipalProgrammer/Analyst

£115–165k ~AI est. United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Programmer / Analyst at Gsk. Skills: Clinical programming, Study delivery, Technical mentor. Lead programming activities for studies. Ensure development of analysis packages”

What You'll Achieve.

High-quality outputs; Timely outputs

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Identify gaps; Identify inefficiencies

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proficiency in at least one programming language, Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, Advanced understanding of clinical trials, Ability to lead programming strategy discussions, Understanding of governance and compliance

Nice to Have

Experience guiding AI/ML tools, Experience contributing to internal technical discussions, Experience contributing to department strategies, Demonstrated networking and collaboration, Experience facilitating integration across matrix teams, Experience guiding teams and individuals, Proficiency in R

What You'll Do.

Lead programming activities for studies

Ensure development of analysis packages

Ensure maintenance of analysis packages

Ensure validation of analysis packages

Foster quality assurance

Ensure adherence to standards

Mentor junior programmers

Provide guidance on technical tasks

Provide support on industry best practices

Lead programming support for regulatory interactions

Identify gaps and inefficiencies

Recommend innovative solutions

Implement innovative solutions

Establish governance frameworks

Uphold governance frameworks

Devise mitigation plans

Ensure timely escalation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Agile, squad-based environment; Clinical, statistical, operational functions; Matrix teams

Communication Scope

Articulate technical information

Process & Methodology

Agile, Squad-based

Full Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Programmer / Analyst to join our Clinical Programming team, contributing to pipeline delivery across complex and pivotal studies. This role operates within an agile, squad-based environment, where you will lead study delivery, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and act as a technical mentor to ensure high-quality and timely outputs. Working closely with stakeholders across clinical, statistical, and operational functions, you will play a key role in bridging scientific requirements with technical solutions, supporting the successful execution of clinical development programmes within a global setting. 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 practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work. Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage [_Life at GSK | GSK_](https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/life-at-gsk/) **In this role you will** * Independently lead programming activities for one or more studies, ensuring development, maintenance, and validation of complex analysis packages * Foster quality assurance by ensuring programming activities adhere to standards such as Good Programming Practices and CDISC * Mentor junior programmers by providing guidance and support in technical programming tasks and industry best practices * Lead programming support for regulatory interactions (e.g., EMA, FDA) * Identify gaps and inefficiencies and recommend and implement innovative solutions aligned with standards and best practices * Establish and uphold governance frameworks, identify risks early and devise mitigation plans, ensuring timely escalation ** _Why yo

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