Principal Programmer / Analyst

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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 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 standards. 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 you? Basic Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language and ability to evaluate and select appropriate tools or languages for specific tasks Previous experience working in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with advanced understanding of clinical trials and therapeutic areas, applied to enhance programming outputs and decision-making Ability to lead discussions on programming strategies, displays, and custom programs Application of critical thinking to implement standards and collaborate with stakeholders where deviations are required Strong understanding of governance, quality control, and compliance with regulatory requirements and programming standards Ability to articulate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply: Experience guiding others in the use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools or applying these tools to improve efficiency Experience contributing to internal technical discussions, forums, or external technical organizations Experience contributing to department strategies and key technical initiatives through working groups or sub-teams Demonstrated networking and collaboration across departments, divisions, and external partners Experience facilitating integration across matrix teams and contributing to planning and execution of programming activities Experience guiding teams and individuals, fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation Expertise in Oncology therapeutic area specific requirements like RECIST1.1. Strong expertise in CDISC standards and its application Demonstrated proficiency in R. Closing Date for Applications - 24th June 2026 (COB) 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. At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people's lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients' needs and have the highest probability of success. We're uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more: Our approach to R&D . Why GSK? Uniting