Location: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Remote Type: Hybrid (Remote & On-site)
Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition ID: 442451

Description
We are seeking a Principal Programmer / Analyst to join our Clinical Programming team, contributing to pipeline delivery across complex and pivotal studies. This role operates within an agile, squad-based environment, where you will lead study delivery, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and act as a technical mentor to ensure high-quality and timely outputs. Working closely with stakeholders across clinical, statistical, and operational functions, you will play a key role in bridging scientific requirements with technical solutions, supporting the successful execution of clinical development programmes within a global setting.

What We Offer
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

In this role you will

• Independently lead programming activities for one or more studies, ensuring development, maintenance, and validation of complex analysis packages
• Foster quality assurance by ensuring programming activities adhere to standards such as Good Programming Practices and CDISC
• Mentor junior programmers by providing guidance and support in technical programming tasks and industry best practices
• Lead programming support for regulatory interactions (e.g., EMA, FDA)
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies and recommend and implement innovative solutions aligned with standards and best practices
• Establish and uphold governance frameworks, identify risks early and devise mitigation plans, ensuring timely escalation

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language and ability to evaluate and select appropriate tools or languages for specific tasks
• Previous experience working in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with advanced understanding of clinical trials and therapeutic areas, applied to enhance programming outputs and decision-making
• Ability to lead discussions on programming strategies, displays, and custom programs
• Application of critical thinking to implement standards and collaborate with stakeholders where deviations are required
• Strong understanding of governance, quality control, and compliance with regulatory requirements and programming standards
• Ability to articulate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience guiding others in the use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools or applying these tools to improve efficiency
• Experience contributing to internal technical discussions, forums, or external technical organizations
• Experience contributing to department strategies and key technical initiatives through working groups or sub-teams
• Demonstrated networking and collaboration across departments, divisions, and external partners
• Experience facilitating integration across matrix teams and contributing to planning and execution of programming activities
• Experience guiding teams and individuals, fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation
• Demonstrated proficiency in R.

Closing Date for Applications – 24th June 2026 (COB)
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.

When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com.