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Statistics Leader / Associate Director of Statistics
Glaxosmithkline LLC · 🇺🇸 5 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Associate Director/Scientific Leader, PDI” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in MA: $157k–$157k, median $157k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
GSK Oncology is committed to discovering and developing new therapies with the potential to change the lives of patients with cancer. The Oncology Clinical Development Statistics group is seeking exceptionally talented Statisticians to provide end-to-end statistical leadership across oncology evidence generation—from early development through registration and lifecycle support—using innovative trial designs and modern statistical methods (including simulation, interim strategies, Bayesian approaches, and external/real-world data) to inform key development decisions. For candidates seeking to be located at our Stevenage site, this role will temporarily be based at Stevenage. However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge, UK. The location of this role will therefore subsequently change to Cambridge, UK in accordance with timelines to be set by the Company. The relocation is currently proposed to take effect by early 2029. Key Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include the following: • Provide statistical leadership for oncology studies/indications, partnering with project and study teams to align strategy and execution • Lead statistical strategy for study design, analysis, reporting, and interpretation, applying fit-for-purpose methods (e.g., simulation, interim strategies, Bayesian) to quantify uncertainty and inform decisions • Author/review statistical sections of protocols, SAPs, clinical/regulatory documents, and presentations; communicate complex results clearly to non-statistical stakeholders • Ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables and effective stakeholder management in a matrix environment • Drive innovation in statistical methodology and data strategy, including appropriate use of external/real-world data to strengthen oncology evidence generation • Build deep indication knowledge (e.g., regulatory expectations, competitor landscape) and influence asset strategy and regulatory submissions with rigorous statistical insight • Represent Oncology Biostatistics externally as appropriate and may serve as project statistician for an oncology asset Why You? Basic Qualifications We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals • PhD in Statistics or a related quantitative field with at least 5 years post-degree experience or MS/MSc in Statistics (or related quantitative field) with 8+ years of clinical development experience. • Experience supporting clinical development in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings. • Experience delivering fit-for-purpose statistical solutions and supporting study design and readouts • Experience with R and/or Python Preferred Qualifications If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus • PhD • Experience supporting Oncology Clinical development in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings. • Working knowledge of SAS • Hands-on expertise in statistical modeling and innovative methods (e.g., Bayesian approaches) • Thorough knowledge of the drug development process including late-phase development, registration activities, and oncology regulatory expectations • Familiarity with causal inference and/or AI/ML methods, and interest in applying these approaches (when appropriate) to clinical and/or real-world data • Demonstrated ability to lead or make major contributions to department, organizational and/or industry-wide initiatives, through effective communication and influence. • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence across functions in a matrix environment • Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities