Principal Tools Developer

GlaxoSmithKline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London seeks a Principal Tools Developer to enhance their data science capabilities. This role involves collaboration with clinical programmers to develop and maintain enterprise applications, providing documentation and training. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be proficient in R for data analysis. Preferred qualifications include an MSc and experience in Python. An agile and innovative mindset is essential for driving product development in the clinical data space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Proficient in R for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Experience in collaborative development using Git.

Responsibilities

• Work with clinical programmers to understand requirements.
• Design and maintain enterprise applications for internal customers.
• Deliver documentation and provide training.

Skills

R programming language

Version control systems (Git)

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related quantitative discipline

MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in data science or related field

Tools

Python

Shiny framework

Job description

UK – London – New Oxford Street, Bengaluru Luxor North Tower

Posted Date: Jan 27 2026

We are growing our data science capabilities as part of Technical Capability Delivery, Clinical Programming & Business Excellence team, which is designed to accelerate Biostatistics at GSK to industry Pre‑eminence – that means Biostatistics should be THE BEST in the industry. As a key enabling function within R&D Biostatistics, the Technical Capability Delivery (TCD) team’s mission is to design, deliver, and embed fit‑for‑purpose and fit‑for‑future technical solutions for the pipeline delivery teams which enable faster clinical study reporting and submissions, increased user productivity, reduced cost of ongoing support, without compromising quality and compliance.

As part of GSK’s Future Ready Program and achieving the goal of 1st Quartile Performance, we are pushing boundaries for technology solutions in clinical data analysis and reporting. To enable acceleration and achieve our department objectives we have an opening for a Principal Tools Developer.

In this role you will:

• Work clinical programmers/statistical analysts and other internal customers to understand business requirements and industry regulations

• Design, create, maintain, develop, test and validate enterprise applications and standard tools for internal customers

• Deliver documentation and trainings

• Provide direct support for products, including tracking, prioritization, and resolution of user queries and issues

• Provide subject matter expertise to cross‑functional teams including participation in innovation projects

• Technically lead product development and responsible for product roadmap including contributing to and support the business change objectives of Biostatistics, enabled by Technical Capability Delivery

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related quantitative discipline.

• Proficient in R programming language, including data manipulation, visualization, dashboard development and deployment, statistical analysis, and package development.

• Expert in version control systems such as Git for collaborative development and code management.

• An understanding of Computer Systems and Software Validation

• Knowledge of deploying standard tools/applications in production environments, including managing dependencies and scaling to handle increased loads and number of users.

• Proficient knowledge in Agile methodologies to be able to manage the product development process effectively.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related quantitative discipline.

• Experience in Python and other open‑source language programming

• Good understanding of Clinical Domains, creating tables, listing and figures

• Knowledge of CDISC Standards

• Experience of Computer Systems Validation and Software Validation in a GxP setting.

• Understanding and experience of Shiny framework

Closing Date for Applications: 10th of February 2026(COB)

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.