Job Title: Data Science Manager
Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Team Introduction
Advanced Analytics and Future Capabilities within Supply Chain Insights to Impact is focused on using new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Graph Networks and Decision Intelligence to deliver next level supply chain performance. The team consists of broad experts across the supply chain and partners with the supply and demand business units to deliver transformative change using advanced technologies.
Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape data science initiatives at GSK. You will manage development squads to deliver impactful insights and solutions that drive business decisions. Collaboration is key, as you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and unlock value. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about data, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to make a difference.
Responsibilities
- As a business lead manage development squads and business SMEs to design and implement advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence to drive business value through Decision Intelligence solutions.
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where Advanced Analytics and Decision Intelligence can drive value.
- Translate and complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
- Plan and deliver transformative change in the business units
- Drive continuous improvement in data science processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Qualifications/Skills
Basic:
- Bachelor’s degree (STEM) or relevant experience.
- Proven experience managing development teams and delivering impactful projects.
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
- Problem solving & consulting skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams at all levels and time zones.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry across multiple functions.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of supply chain analytics or Decision Intelligence tools.
- Possess analytic curiosity to seek out and develop potential solutions and a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Work Location
This role is based in the United Kingdom and follows a hybrid working model. You’ll have the flexibility to work remotely while also collaborating in-office as needed.
Closing Date
21st August 2025 (COB)
Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact. Together, we’ll use data to get ahead of disease and improve lives.
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.
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.
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.