Gsk

Pharmaceutical

ProgrammingLeader

£105–155k ~AI est. United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Programming Leader at Gsk. Skills: Clinical programming, Statistical programming, CDISC standards, Team leadership. Ensure programming activities align with goals. Establish clear roles and responsibilities”

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Complex technical challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proficiency in at least one programming language, Extensive experience in statistical programming, Clinical programming leadership experience, Significant CDISC standards experience, Study/project oversight experience, Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, Advanced understanding of clinical trials, Lead discussions on programming strategies, Author or advise on programming documents, Provide expert advice on technical issues, Articulate complex technical information, Maintain proactive communication, Understanding of governance, Understanding of quality control, Understanding of data integrity, Understanding of regulatory requirements, Understanding of programming standards, Experience leading teams, Experience developing teams

Nice to Have

AI/ML tools experience, Leading cross functional initiatives, Representing programming in discussions, Contributing to department strategies, Networking and collaboration across departments, Managing multiple squads or teams, Oncology therapeutic area expertise, CDISC standards application expertise, Proficiency in R

What You'll Do.

Ensure programming activities align with goals

Establish clear roles and responsibilities

Empower teams to estimate tasks

Maintain data in tools

Uphold governance frameworks

Devise mitigation plans

Ensure timely escalation

Provide leadership to programming teams

Ensure rigorous quality control

Champion agile principles

Champion new technologies

Champion new methodologies

Improve programming efficiency

Improve data analysis capabilities

Improve study operations

Address complex technical challenges

Represent programming in discussions

Articulate complex technical information

Influence project direction

Influence decision-making

Present compelling data

Present compelling insights

Collaborate with teams

Define study strategies

Document study strategies

Maintain consistency across studies

Mentor junior programmers

Provide guidance on tasks

Provide support on best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global matrix teams; Agile leaders

Communication Scope

Technical information; Programming strategies

Process & Methodology

Agile principles, Project planning, Budgeting

Full Job Description

We are seeking a Programming Leader to join our Clinical Programming team, providing project-level/study-level leadership and oversight across multiple complex and pivotal studies within our global pipeline. This role operates within an agile, squad-based environment, where you will oversee project or multiple-studies programming strategy and delivery, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide other study lead programmers and programmers to ensure high-quality and timely outputs. Working closely with stakeholders across clinical, statistical, data management, regulatory and operational functions, you will bridge scientific requirements with technical solutions, ensuring programming activities are aligned with strategic business goals, standards and regulatory expectations. 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** * Ensure that all project programming activities are aligned with strategic business goals and conducted within established timelines and budgets. * Establish clear roles and responsibilities to drive efficiency, transparency and accountability across stakeholders, ensuring resource estimates are accurate and timely by empowering teams to estimate at the task level and maintain data in tools for project planning and budgeting. * Take ownership to uphold governance frameworks, identifying risks early and devising mitigation plans, ensuring timely escalation. * Provide le

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