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Statistics Leader
Statistics Leader
Posted 1 week ago
LondonPermanentHybridFull-TimeLead
Posted 1 week ago
Description
Company Overview
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment for HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV epidemic.
Role Overview
The Statistics Leader will provide leadership and support relating to the biostatistics areas of statistics, statistical programming, clinical data management, medical writing & clinical submission, for one or more ViiV Healthcare programs.
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Us?
At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 40 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.
ViiV 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.
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment for HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV epidemic.
Role Overview
The Statistics Leader will provide leadership and support relating to the biostatistics areas of statistics, statistical programming, clinical data management, medical writing & clinical submission, for one or more ViiV Healthcare programs.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manages delivery for medium‑scope projects, consistently delivering high‑quality statistical contributions against agreed timelines.
- Provides statistical leadership across projects, influencing program and study‑level strategy, design options, and development plans to improve efficiency, rigor, and impact.
- Serves as a key contributor to project planning and direction, prioritizing objectives and aligning statistical strategy with broader program goals.
- Applies technical expertise, sound judgement, and decision science principles to develop evidence‑based recommendations and proactively identify and mitigate statistical and data‑related risks.
- Leads and influences cross‑functional teams, effectively managing complex cross‑departmental issues to support project and program milestones.
- Accountable for the statistical validity and scientific integrity of data dissemination for supported programs.
- Prepares and delivers Headline Reports and related formal communications of clinical study results.
- Clearly communicates complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior managers and external stakeholders, and represents or defends statistical approaches in peer review and governance forums.
- Builds and leverages strong internal and external networks across ViiV, GSK, and the wider scientific community.
- Maintains awareness of, and interest in, the application of AI, advanced analytics, and innovative methodologies in HIV drug development.
- Contributes to statistical capability building through training, mentoring, and education across the organization.
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in Statistics or a related quantitative field with at least 4 years post‑degree experience or MS/MSc in Statistics (or related quantitative field) with 7+ years of clinical development experience
- Experience supporting clinical development in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings
- Infectious Disease experience
- Experience with Statistics aspects from study design to final analysis and dissemination.
- Experience with R and/or Python
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics
- Hands‑on expertise in statistical modeling and innovative methods (e.g., Bayesian approaches)
- Familiarity with causal inference and/or AI/ML methods, and demonstrated interest in applying these approaches (when appropriate) to clinical and/or non-clinical data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building and maintenance.
Why Us?
At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 40 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.
ViiV 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.

