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This job posting is seeking a Data Scientist to work on data analytics and bioinformatics projects for GSK's Vaccines R&D department. The role will involve performing and leading data science work including data modeling, analytics, and knowledge extraction from complex datasets. Key responsibilities include representing the data science team, performing analyses to generate hypotheses, developing analysis pipelines, and communicating results to stakeholders. Qualified candidates should have a PhD in data science or related field and experience in areas like bioinformatics, immunogenomics, or machine learning. Strong programming, modeling, communication, and collaboration skills are required.

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Data Scientist

This job posting is seeking a Data Scientist to work on data analytics and bioinformatics projects for GSK's Vaccines R&D department. The role will involve performing and leading data science work including data modeling, analytics, and knowledge extraction from complex datasets. Key responsibilities include representing the data science team, performing analyses to generate hypotheses, developing analysis pipelines, and communicating results to stakeholders. Qualified candidates should have a PhD in data science or related field and experience in areas like bioinformatics, immunogenomics, or machine learning. Strong programming, modeling, communication, and collaboration skills are required.

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Data Scientist
Job Description

Please note it is your responsibility to notify your manager if you are interested in applying
to an open position prior to the interview taking place. Please refer to your local policy for
more information and guidelines.
Are you interested in making significant contributions and Global impact while integrating and analyzing
complex, high dimensional data sets for the industry leader?  Are you excited about opportunities to
extract biological knowledge within Vaccines R&D?  If so, GSK’s Data Science and Digital Innovation team
is looking for a Data Scientist and this role could be an ideal opportunity to explore.

As a Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to ensure that data analytics and bioinformatics
deliverables for Vaccines R&D projects are at the top of industry standards with respect to scientific
excellence, quality and timelines.

Your responsibilities:
● You represent Data Science and Digital Innovation (DSDI) as subject matter expert in cross-
functional project teams
● You perform and lead up to one PhD student for:Bioinformatics/data analytics activities for
Vaccines R&D; data and knowledge integration for hypothesis generation; data modeling for
innovative immunological assays, high-dimensional readouts and human and microbial
genomics;development of tailored systems and analytical models for explorative analytics of
pre-clinical, clinical, and epidemiological data; development of analysis pipelines using
combinations of heterogeneous, high dimensional datasets and tools;advise on study design,
readout selection and data formats, data analysis strategies;Preparation and publication of
scientific papers and congress reports.
● You foster innovation within DSDI and keep abreast of the new and most recent
developments and innovations in the fields relevant for the role.
● You communicate Personalized Vaccinology activities, results, and principles to internal
stakeholders and scientific community, translating complex solutions into simple,
understandable and effective messages.
● You lead or promote scientific interactions with multiple partners or international
collaborations outside GSK Vaccines.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications:

● PhD in Data and Computer Sciences, Complex Systems, Mathematics and Physics,
Chemical or Biological and Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, immunogenomics, systems
immunology, Computational Biology or equivalent.
● Three years relevant scientific experience
● Demonstrated proficiency including publications in one or more of the following areas:bio-
informatics and genomics (including single cell genomics) applied to immunological
questions and/or vaccinologysystems immunology, vaccinology and immuno-genomicsdata
mining and machine learning, multivariate biomarkers discovery and validation for patient
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stratificationdata modeling for individual and integrated analysis of innovative immune assays
(e.g high dimensional flow cytometry, systems serology), high-dimensional
readoutscomputational and molecular epidemiology
● Good programming, data analytics and modeling skills
● Fluent English (spoken and written)
● Good communication skills, ability to simplify complex problems and communicate complex
solutions in a simple and effective manner
● Good networking skills and fluent interactions with one or more scientific communities
● Ability to influence performance in a matrix organization through negotiation and
communication

Preferred Qualifications:
● Proactive, teamwork spirit, motivated, resilient and focused
● Proven capacity to use the theoretical background and education to solve actual problems of
R&D projects working and leading small teams in cross-functional setting.
● Awareness and knowledge of applications of deep learning in biology
● Good understanding of the Vaccines or Pharmaceutical industry
● French and Italian language(s) a plus

*Li-GSK

Why GSK?
Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our
culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability,
Development, and Teamwork in a culture of Innovation, Performance and Trust.

GSK Vaccines – Our Vaccines business has a broad portfolio and innovative pipeline of vaccines to
protect people of all ages. We deliver over two million vaccine doses per day to people living in over 160
countries.
For further information, please visit www.gsk.com.

Patient-focused Research and Development (R&D) is the heart of our business. Our R&D department
seeks to discover and develop new vaccines, to protect against diseases where vaccines are not yet
available and to improve on those vaccines that already exist. Part of our R&D programme targets
diseases particularly prevalent in the developing world, including the World Health Organisation’s three
priority diseases - HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Research into candidate vaccines for other
diseases of the developing world, such as dengue are at an earlier stage of development.
When it comes to developing the vaccines of the future, we’re looking for real experts in their respective
fields who are interested in working in the stimulating environment of an international healthcare company.
We emphasise the value of teamwork and we look for people ready to share our values of transparency,
respect, integrity and patient focus.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK/ViiV Healthcare, please
contact your local HR department.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal
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consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military
service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class

Compensation Grade:
8

Job Posting End Date:


Not Available

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus:


Yes
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Job Details
Job Requisition ID 236345
Location Belgium-Rixensart
Posting Date 07/08/2020 - 30 days ago
Job Family Research Statistics
Time Type Full time
Job Type Regular
Supervisory Organization DSDI - Personalized Vaccinology (Fernando Ulloa Montoya)

Recruiter
Vanessa Englebert [C]

Hiring Manager

Fernando Ulloa Montoya

Team Members

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