Programming Manager

Job Title: Programming Manager Business Introduction 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.
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Our approach to R&D Position Summary As a Programming Manager, you will lead programming activities across multiple studies, ensuring high-quality data analysis outputs that support clinical trials and regulatory submissions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee outsourced tasks, and contribute to the development of data standards. This role offers opportunities to grow your expertise, mentor others, and make a meaningful impact on advancing healthcare. Join us to be part of a team that unites 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: - Plan, manage, and execute programming activities across multiple studies to deliver analysis outputs, including datasets, tables, figures, and listings. - Oversee outsourced tasks to third-party vendors, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget requirements are met. - Define, develop, and implement data standards within therapeutic areas in alignment with industry standards. - Act as the key programming contact for study stakeholders, providing solutions to complex challenges. - Review and contribute to key project documents, such as submission materials, clinical reports, and publications. - Mentor and guide team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, or related disciplines. - At least 5 years of experience in statistical programming, including SAS programming and SAS macro development. - Strong expertise in CDISC standards and their application. - Proven track record of leading studies and projects in a clinical trial setting. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks across different projects. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields. - Knowledge of additional programming languages or tools, such as R, Python, or Spotfire. - Experience with outsourcing statistical programming work to CROs or academic institutions. - Advanced expertise in end-to-end clinical trial processes and regulatory publishing requirements. - Experience mentoring and supervising junior programmers. - Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulatory guidelines, such as 21 CFR Part 11. Work Environment This role is based in India and offers a hybrid work model, combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a difference in patients' lives. Join us to grow your career and contribute to our mission of improving health outcomes worldwide.

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.

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