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Job title Principal Statistician

Location Siena, Italy

Employment type Permanent, Full-Time

Closing date for applications 23 August 2026

Scope Provide stat expertise to support the different study designs.

Responsibilities Responsible for a whole study from design to execution for different study designs: Use stat methodology to establish study strategy (e.g.power modelling of different scenarios, set up power monitoring, set up mitigation plan to minimize risk of stat failure) Provide input to protocol (design, objective, endpoint, randomization strategy, sample size, stat analysis) Provide input to study set up (CRF review, randomization, DMP plan including specification for subset, important protocol deviation) Lead or contribute to Quantitative Decision Making activities, including development of Probability of Success assessments, simulation-based evaluations, scenario analyses and other quantitative approaches that support project, governance and portfolio decisions Develop SAP/AAR (involving sensitivity analysis to support robustness of result) and coordinate review Review the TFL, to coordinate review with the stat analyst, to approve the TFL Do the QC of the statistical analysis methodology Validate study specific dataset & analysis pgm specification Approve deviation from TFL format Propose SAR conclusion Prepare answer to study specific stat question (e.g. inspection, RA question) Provide stat support to an independent analysis center Provide consultancy on stat matter for other statisticians

Why you?

Basic Qualifications &

Skills We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

Master Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Epidemiology or equivalent, with at least 5-year experience in the pharmaceutical industry;

OR PhD in Statistics, Mathematics or Epidemiology or equivalent with at least 2-year experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Experience in Statistical software (R preferred) and sample size computation for standard designs.

Ability to work in multidisciplinary team (e.g. give guidance to non-stat, provide feedback, engage), some being remotely located.

Good oral and written communication in English including ability to explain difficult issues and situations clearly and ensures meaning is understood.

Fluent level of English, both written and spoken.

Italian language skills are preferred

Preferred Qualifications &

Skills If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

Has been previously responsible for studies with different designs (dose range, superiority/non inferiority, futility rule,..)

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical topics clearly





Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle complex situations

Leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to guide and mentor others

Attention to detail and strong quality focus

Adaptability in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

What we offer Permanent contract in a very Inclusive environment

Smart Working up to 50% for eligible roles

Flexible Benefits

Company Healthcare Plan

Integrative pension fund

Employee Assistance Programme

Prevention services and vaccination clinic

Tax assistance

Local nursery agreement

Postal service, laundry, shoe repair and tailoring

On Site Gym

On Site canteens and coffee corners

Free company bikes and shuttle

Please note that international relocation support cannot be provided; therefore, only candidates who are already based in the indicated country can be considered.

Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 48,300 to EUR 80,500 The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual premio and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role.

More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. GSK/ViiV applies the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) for employees in the chemical and chemical-pharmaceutical industry and, where applicable as a result of the role assigned and the related job classification, the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Industrial Executives of companies producing goods and services. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown.

Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role.

Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate's skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria. La fascia salariale della Retribuzione Annua Lorda (RAL) per i nuovi assunti in questa posizione è indicata sopra per ciascuna sede applicabile. Queste fasce tengono conto di diversi fattori, tra cui le competenze, l'esperienza,



il livello di istruzione del candidato e le condizioni di mercato per il ruolo.

Informazioni più dettagliate sull'intero pacchetto retributivo e sui benefit saranno fornite durante il processo di selezione. GSK/ViiV, applica il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) per gli addetti all'industria chimica e chimico-farmaceutica nonché, in relazione e come conseguenza del ruolo assegnato e della relativa qualifica, il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro (CCNL) dei Dirigenti Industria di aziende produttrici di beni e servizi. Questo ruolo è aperto a candidati basati in diversi paesi; per tale motivo sono indicate le fasce retributive relative a ciascun paese.

La pubblicazione di tali fasce, per altri paesi, che sono possibili sedi lavorative per questa posizione, risponde a normative locali in materia di trasparenza retributiva, che richiedono l'indicazione delle retribuzioni negli annunci di lavoro. Qualora per una specifica sede o paese non sia indicata una fascia retributiva, le relative condizioni economiche saranno discusse nel corso del processo di selezione. È importante considerare che le retribuzioni variano da paese a paese in base alle competenze, all'esperienza, al livello di istruzione del candidato e alle condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Le offerte vengono generalmente formulate all'interno della fascia indicata, tenendo conto delle competenze, dell'esperienza e delle qualifiche del candidato; il limite superiore è di norma riservato a candidati con un'esperienza particolarmente consolidata o a circostanze eccezionali coerenti con tali criteri.

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.

Should you require any specific adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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