Lead Programmer

Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more: Our approach to R&D Position Summary Join us as a Lead Programmer and take the lead in delivering high-quality programming solutions that support innovative healthcare research. In this role, you will collaborate closely with scientists, data managers, and project teams to turn complex data into meaningful insights. Your expertise will help our teams progress efficiently while ensuring compliance and data integrity. We value candidates who are proactive, skilled communicators, and eager to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment. At GSK, you will have the chance to develop your career while making a real impact on health through science and technology. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Lead the development, validation, and review of programming deliverables for clinical trial data conversion and analysis. - Guide the creation and validation of study-specific and standard programs using SAS and other programming languages. - Manage end-to-end study programming activities, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met. - Support and mentor programming team members, providing guidance on troubleshooting and best practices. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver on study-specific programming needs. - Maintain adherence to relevant processes, regulations, and industry standards while promoting data integrity. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field. - 6+ years of experience in clinical programming within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organizations. - Strong proficiency in SAS programming and experience with clinical data standards such as SDTM (Study Data Tabulation Model). - Proven experience in developing, validating, and reviewing clinical trial programming deliverables. - Experience managing or leading programming projects or teams. - Good understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to clinical data. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Experience with additional programming languages such as R or Python. - Familiarity with ADaM (Analysis Data Model) and TLF (Tables, Listings, and Figures) programming. - Knowledge of data visualization and reporting tools like Spotfire or similar. - Experience in implementing defensive programming techniques or automation in programming workflows. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. - Previous experience working in a hybrid work model; this role is based in Bengaluru with hybrid working (3-4 days in office). We encourage candidates who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning to apply. If you are ready to take the next step and join a company w