ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Statistics Leader

GSK•Durham, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment for HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV epidemic. We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to the patients. Our work culture is fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring. But ViiV isn’t just somewhere to work – it’s a place to belong, an invitation to bring your very best, and a team full of impact-driven team members who are hungry to make a difference. While we have been improving lives of HIV patients for 30 years, this is an especially exciting time to be at ViiV, as we evaluate novel approaches to treatment and prevention that could further reduce the impact of HIV on individuals and communities. The Statistics Leader will provide leadership and support relating to the biostatistics areas of statistics, statistical programming, clinical data management, medical writing & clinical submission, for one or more ViiV Healthcare programs.

Requirements

PhD in Statistics or a related quantitative field with at least 4 years post‑degree experience or MS/MSc in Statistics (or related quantitative field) with 7+ years of clinical development experience
Experience supporting clinical development in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings
Infectious Disease experience
Experience with Statistics aspects from study design to final analysis and dissemination.
Experience with R and/or Python

Nice To Haves

PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics
Hands‑on expertise in statistical modeling and innovative methods (e.g., Bayesian approaches)
Familiarity with causal inference and/or AI/ML methods, and demonstrated interest in applying these approaches (when appropriate) to clinical and/or non-clinical data
Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Effectively manages delivery for medium‑scope projects, consistently delivering high‑quality statistical contributions against agreed timelines.
Provides statistical leadership across projects, influencing program and study‑level strategy, design options, and development plans to improve efficiency, rigor, and impact.
Serves as a key contributor to project planning and direction, prioritizing objectives and aligning statistical strategy with broader program goals.
Applies technical expertise, sound judgement, and decision science principles to develop evidence‑based recommendations and proactively identify and mitigate statistical and data‑related risks.
Leads and influences cross‑functional teams, effectively managing complex cross‑departmental issues to support project and program milestones.
Accountable for the statistical validity and scientific integrity of data dissemination for supported programs.
Prepares and delivers Headline Reports and related formal communications of clinical study results.
Clearly communicates complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior managers and external stakeholders, and represents or defends statistical approaches in peer review and governance forums.
Builds and leverages strong internal and external networks across ViiV, GSK, and the wider scientific community.
Maintains awareness of, and interest in, the application of AI, advanced analytics, and innovative methodologies in HIV drug development.
Contributes to statistical capability building through training, mentoring, and education across the organization.