Informatics Data Scientist

1054 GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company seeks an Informatics Data Scientist at its Ware manufacturing site. The role focuses on delivering innovative data solutions to optimize production and efficiency across its medicine portfolios by working closely with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in data science or related fields and proven experience in collaboration and problem-solving.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance

Opportunities for on-the-job training

Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant subject.
• Experience in data analytics, programming, or statistics.
• Understanding of AI and ML techniques.

Responsibilities

• Automate data collection and reporting processes.
• Improve product and process performance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

data manipulation

data analysis

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Pharmaceuticals, Biological or Computer Sciences

Tools

SAS (SAS EG)

Python

Power BI

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Location: Ware, Hertfordshire (GSK manufacturing site)

Based at the GSK Ware manufacturing site (and reporting to the site’s Informatics & Data Science Manager) the role of Informatics Data Scientist (locally known as Informatics Data Science Expert) is to deliver innovative data solutions and improvements for the site. This includes creating dashboards to monitor product performance, developing models to reduce waste (in manufacturing), and automating reporting processes. You will use your expertise to enhance efficiency and optimise production in our Respiratory and Oral Solid Dose medicines portfolios.

Key Responsibilities (include..,)

Automate data collection, reporting, and visualisation to make data more accessible and useful.

Use scientific, operational, and process performance data to maximise business benefits and improve product and process performance.

Support product data transfers and implement improvements in product performance and processes for New Product Introduction (NPI).

Work with Digital Data Analytics (DDA) experts and customers to support data-driven decision-making, change management, and root-cause.

Provide subject matter expertise in data aspects of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), including troubleshooting and data interpretation.

Collaborate with R&D, Supply, Quality, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, and Tech teams to ensure data and reporting infrastructure meets requirements for investigations, regulatory submissions, or CAPA.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (eg; Data Science, Pharmaceuticals, Biological or Computer Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, or related subject with high numeracy content).

Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams, solving problems, and managing complex process improvements in data analytics, programming, or statistics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of SAS (SAS EG) or python programming for data manipulation, analysis, and report generation.

Experience with visualisation tools such as Power BI (Microsoft Power Platform).

Knowledge of or interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques.

Background in a pharmaceuticals or other similar industry with an understanding of data integrity/GxP.

About You:

In this role you will work closely with senior stakeholders in a high-profile position to drive the Ware Site’s future factory strategy and digital transformation at GSK. You need to be highly motivated with experience in delivering complex projects, resilient under pressure, and possess strong people skills to influence and drive performance. A continuous improvement mindset and a hands-on approach are essential, along with a solid grasp of strategy and execution.

About Ware Manufacturing Site:

Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form. The site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new medicines in these dose forms.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – Monday 24th of June 2024 (COB).

GSK offers a range of benefits to its employees, which include, but are not limited to:

Annual bonus based on company performance

Opportunities to partake in on the job training courses

Opportunities to attend and partake in industry conferences

Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Employee recognition programmes

Hybrid (onsite/remote) working within GSK policies (post training period)

If you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage .

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.