Data Science Manager
Closing Date: 20th May 2026 (COB)
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 AI technologies to holistically optimise our supply chains 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, Knowledge 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.
As a business SME & experienced Data Scientist you will work with a small team of Technical, Business and data science teams to design and deliver Decision Intelligence, analytics, machine learning solutions that support business decisions within our agentic framework. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across Supply Chain, operations and technology to translate business problems into data solutions. We value clear communicators who coach others, deliver reliable results, and care about ethical, responsible use of data. This role offers strong growth, visible impact and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- 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.
Why You?
This role is a hybrid position based in the United Kingdom, Europe or India. You will be expected to attend on-site meetings and collaborate in person as needed. We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We look for high calibre practical problem-solvers who enjoy coaching others and delivering measurable outcomes.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience managing development teams and delivering impactful projects.
- Problem solving & consulting skills.
- Experience building and deploying AI models with Agentic orchestration to production or analytic pipelines.
- Practical experience with data wrangling, feature engineering and data quality checks.
- Experience with Knowledge Graph models/solutions (preferably RDF)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams at all levels and time zones.
- Possess analytic curiosity to seek out and develop potential solutions and a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant discipline.
- Experience working in life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or regulated industries.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud) and containerised deployment.
- Experience with MLOps, model monitoring and automated testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of causal inference, experimental design or predictive modelling for operational decision-making.
- Experience working in a matrixed, global organisation and partnering across diverse teams.
How to apply
If you are excited by this role and ready to help shape data-driven decisions that improve health, please apply with your CV and a short summary of a recent project you led. Describe your role and the measurable impact you achieved. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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.
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