Join the GSK R&D 2026 Statistics (Biostatistics) Graduate Programme: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required: MSc degree from an accredited college/university in statistics , with a strong biostatistics or medical statistics focus . Course completion by end of August 2026.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English & Italian
Coding requirements : Using statistical software and coding for analysis; knowledge & experience with R is essential and will be assessed .
Location: Siena. Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations.
Expected s tart date: September/ October 2026
Application deadline: A pplications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough relevant applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment .
Assessment Centre Date : May/ June 2026
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Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the R&D Statistics Rotational Graduate programme at GSK today!
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world by 2030.
Statistics is central to how we make confident decisions in R&D . Our vision is to accelerate the discovery and development of medicines and vaccines through industry-leading advances in transforming data into knowledge. T his means combining strong statistical fundamentals with modern ways of working: leveraging new data at scale, using open-source analytics, responsibly adopting AI-enabled tools and automation, and building a culture with a growth mindset where people are supported to thrive.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
Join a team of industry-leading statisticians and methodologist experts, embedding quantitative decision-making to take smart risks and improve the probability of study and programme success. Over two years, the programme provides hands-on experience and mentoring through rotations across priority organisations and project areas. Throughout the programme, you will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, supporting progress across the portfolio to get ahead of disease together.
All our statisticians work in a project-first, tech-enabled, expert-led model , embedded in the Research Units ( RU ) teams they support across R&D. Rotations are designed to build breadth across evidence generation . R otations can be hosted within the following RUs :
Real World Data, Measurement & Analytics (RWDMA)
Use real-world data to answer questions that improve patient outcomes
Real-world evidence is increasingly essential to how healthcare and regulatory decisions are made. Apply statistical thinking and causal inference to real world evidence and measurement challenges, helping translate healthcare data into decision ready insights. Rotations may include study design and analysis using observational data sources, endpoint/measurement strategies including digital and patient reported outcomes, and transparent, reproducible analytics to support evidence generation.
(Where relevant, rotations may also include work with Statistics & Data Science Innovation Hub -SDSIH – within Development Sciences, focusing on scalable analytics, innovation, and methodological development)
Vaccines, Infectious Diseases & HIV Statistics
Shape evidence in diseases where speed and prevention both matter
In vaccines, infectious diseases and HIV, evidence generation demands both scientific depth and operational excellence. Support evidence generation in areas where speed, rigour and clear communication of uncertainty are critical. Rotations may span clinical study design and analysis, innovative approaches to trial designs and questions, and cross functional collaboration to deliver high quality evidence that informs development and external discussions.
Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation (RI&I) Statistics
Advance medicines through smarter trial design and stronger inference
In respiratory, immunology and inflammation, development decisions often hinge on complex endpoints, heterogeneous patient populations, and rigorous interpretation. This rotation offers supporting studies and programmes where statistical leadership optimises designs, strengthens inference, and accelerates learning; decision focused statistics that improves study focused statistics that improves trial effectiveness and supports robust portfolio decisions.
Generate robust evidence in complex oncology development programmes
Oncology evidence generation often requires careful design choices, clear estimands , and rigorous interpretation across diverse settings (for example blood cancers, solid tumours, and immuno-oncology). Rotations may include clinical study design and analysis, benefit–risk and uncertainty communication, and collaboration across disciplines to inform high-impact development decisions.
Provide statistical input to the design, analysis, reporting and interpretation of studies, including drafting sections of analysis plans and key documents with guidance.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement by exploring new approaches (e.g., modelling, simulation, GenAI, ML, and other modern methods) where appropriate and with support, sharing learnings with the team.
Practical and technical understanding of statistical inference, Bayesian methodology , modelling, and motivation to apply methods to real development questions.
GSK’s Performance with Choice flexible working approach
A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
Additional Support through salary sacrifice including: identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
Engage with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and grow personally and professionally.
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Our Graduate Programme s are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying . Of course, many graduates who join the program have worked while studying or after graduation . If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this program, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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