Research Data Science Graduate

Join GSK’s R&D Data Science Graduate Program – US, September 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: BS or MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or any Scientific or Engineering discipline with a strong data analysis and/or mathematics component. Graduation by August 2025.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Other requirements: Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations.

Expected Start date: September 2025

*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Program in the US

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.

Assessment Center Date: November 2024

Are you looking for a career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Research Data Science program at GSK today!

Are you ready to use data to deliver results that amplify our science?

If so, bring that enthusiasm here. Together we can generate new insights that increase the probability of successfully creating transformational medicines for patients using advanced analytics, data science and machine learning.

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

In Research Technologies, we select targets for medicine discovery and design and deliver novel molecules for the next generation of transformational medicines.

If you’re a graduate with the desire to create data solutions for the design and delivery of medicines that revolutionize treatment for patients, these roles are for you.

Over the course of two years, discovery roles will give you opportunities to work with scientific teams building and operating advanced platforms for high-throughput experimental discovery of therapeutic targets and novel molecules. You will be leveraging state-of-the art biological experiments as well as working with computational modelling experts, data scientists and data engineers to design and deliver data pipelines and platforms that increase the probability of successful discovery of novel transformational medicines.

On completion, you will have had the opportunity to develop key skills in data science along with experience working closely with research and development scientists to succeed as a Data Scientist in Research.

What will you do?

• Interact with scientific business partners to develop testable hypotheses and deliver data analysis that enables decision making at pace in medicine design and development
• Influence scientific business decisions using data to answer specific questions
• Collaborate with business and tech partners to evaluate and implement new data solutions
• Develop skills to perform analysis on multiparametric datasets to progress medicine design and development while gaining hands on experience using state-of-the art platforms and capabilities

What are we looking for?

• Passion for getting ahead of disease
• A ‘disruptive’ mindset, proposing innovative approaches to challenging scientific problems
• Experience using numerical/computational methods for quantitative data analysis grounded in statistics, linear algebra and calculus
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with key elements of the Python data science stack such as: pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, etc.
• An understanding of how to incorporate scientific principles into data analysis based on basic understanding of experimental acquisition and integration of multiple data sources
• A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach with a talent for multitasking and adapting to change
• A gift for building strong relationships with key stakeholders

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary
• An annual bonus based on company performance
• Retirement savings plan options with employer match contributions
• Generous time off with pay, in addition to end of year company-wide shutdown
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
• Access to healthcare plans and options
• Well-being programs to help you be healthier, inspired and energized both at work and at home
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource groups that focus on encouraging inclusion & diversity
• A tailored, robust development plan aligned to your career aspirations and business needs, delivered by coaching and mentoring by managers and peers, and through virtual and in person courses
• On-the-job experience
• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”
• Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed)

Let’s do this!

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website

Learn more about the application process gsk.to/ECprocess

Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment center stage and as part of this, you'll be asked about your motivation for the role: We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you’ve applied to. You will be asked a 2nd question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role. Please be as targeted as you can!

Top tip #1: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout the process, it will really help you prepare for the different stages in your application.

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Our Graduate Programs are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying. Of course, many graduates who join the program have worked while studying or after graduation. If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this program, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.

Apply now!

We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And, because it’s the right thing to do.

You can learn more about Inclusion and diversity at GSK gsk.to/DEI

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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.

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