Summer Intern/Statistics

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. 

Department Description

The Statistics group at ViiV Healthcare is within Research and Development and Global Medical. It is a small and dynamic group. While collaborating closely with GSK statistics and programming colleagues, it provides statistical leadership/oversight/review for all assets in early and late phase clinical development and mature HIV products within ViiV Healthcare operating model. Statisticians also work closely with colleagues from different function areas to provide statistical expertise in analyzing and interpreting data from clinical trials, Epi/health outcomes, PK, and virology.

Job Description

ViiV Healthcare is 100% dedicated to finding new ways to limit the impact of HIV on the 40 million people living with the virus. ViiV Healthcare is focused on finding and making available new medicines to improve outcomes for people living with HIV, while understanding how best to prevent and treat the condition.

 

We are seeking a student who is interested in learning to use statistical methods and skills to address practical problems from HIV clinical trials in drug development. The work could include comparison of different methods and algorithms, modelling and identify predictors for virologic response, manipulation and analysis for clinical trial data and real world observational data. The student will have the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry and to work with experienced statisticians, programmers, and scientists with varied background in drug development. If further work is needed at the end of this assignment, there is a possibility for extending the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related disciplines.
• Candidate must have completed two years of graduate study (i.e. coursework equivalent to a MA/MS in statistics).
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week internship cycle (May/June - August 2025).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SAS or R.
• Some previous experience applying statistics to applied problems.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following statistics topics: experimental design, categorical data analysis, mixed models, Bayesian methods, linear and nonlinear regression, repeated measures, and survival analysis.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and self-motivated. Evidence of leadership and team work skills.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• If your skillsets are a match for this role, you will be contacted by our recruitment team with next steps to complete our internal World of GSK Assessment.
  • Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the interview process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your results and be in touch with next steps.

Benefits

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position