Summer Intern/Translational Statistics

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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

Translational Statistics (TStat) is a functional line within Biostatistics providing quantitative support to translational medicine practice, which plays a strategic role in making sure discovery and clinical development activities align with the same ultimate goal in drug development. The main tasks of TStat are 1) building predictive translational models to quantify the relationship between endpoints, which we call “golden threads”; 2) provide statistical support for clinical biomarkers to identify predictive features for precision medicine purpose. We design trials, model data, and visualize results for clinical trials with single endpoints to high-dimensional data, using various statistical tools including machine learning algorithms and Bayesian methods.

Job Description

In this summer internship, the selected candidate will work under the supervision of statisticians in Translational Statistics and will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Get exposure to drug discovery and development process and matrix working environment.
• Partner with senior statisticians in preparing the analysis plan, building the models, QC’ing the output, compiling and presenting the results to scientists.
• Get hands on experiences in doing statistical analyses and modelling in R with advanced methodologies including nonlinear models, statistical learning methods and Bayesian methods.
• Access to various internal trainings on advanced statistical topics including Quantitative Decision Making, Bayesian Dynamic Borrowing, Dose Response Modelling, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics or similar disciplines.
• Must have completed two years of graduate study (i.e. coursework equivalent to a MA/MS in statistics or similar disciplines).
• Working knowledge of R.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 12-week internship (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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience applying statistics to practical problems.
• Ability to collaborate well with statisticians and scientists from other disciplines.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive World of GSK Assessment. A passing score is required to proceed in the application process. After completing the assessment, a recruiter will review your application and contact you with next steps. 
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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 details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

Pay Rate Range: $21/hr to $40/hr

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