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# Programming Leader

- **Company:** GSK
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Machine Learning, Data Management
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GSKCareers/job/UK---Hertfordshire---Stevenage/Programming-Leader_442369-1

## About the Role

* Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language and ability to evaluate and select appropriate tools or languages for specific tasks.
 * Extensive experience in statistical programming and clinical programming leadership, including significant experience in CDISC standards and study/project oversight (e.g. as Study Lead Programmer) across complex or multiple studies.
 * Strong experience working in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with advanced understanding of clinical trials and therapeutic areas, applied to enhance programming outputs and decision-making.
 * Proven ability to lead discussions on programming strategies, displays, and custom programs, author or advise on key programming and analysis documents, and provide expert advice on complex technical issues and standards implementation.
 * Demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, maintaining proactive communication to manage expectations, address risks and support faster decision-making.
 * Strong understanding of governance, quality control, data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements and programming standards.
 * Experience leading and developing teams in direct and matrix structures, providing mentorship and driving staff engagement.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

 * Experience championing and guiding others in the use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools or applying these tools to improve efficiency across project and multiple studies.
 * Experience leading cross functional and external initiatives and representing programming in internal technical discussions, forums, or working groups.
 * Experience contributing to department strategies and key technical initiatives through working groups or sub-teams.
 * Demonstrated networking and collaboration across departments, divisions, and external partners.
 * Experience managing multiple squads or teams, ensuring appropriate workload and backlog prioritisation, showcasing squad performance and reliability, and aligning resource planning and talent development with future business needs.
 * Expertise in Oncology therapeutic area specific requirements like RECIST1.1.
 * Strong expertise in CDISC standards and its application
 * Demonstrated proficiency in R.

## Description

We are seeking a Programming Leader to join our Clinical Programming team, providing project-level/study-level leadership and oversight across multiple complex and pivotal studies within our global pipeline. This role operates within an agile, squad-based environment, where you will oversee project or multiple-studies programming strategy and delivery, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide other study lead programmers and programmers to ensure high-quality and timely outputs. Working closely with stakeholders across clinical, statistical, data management, regulatory and operational functions, you will bridge scientific requirements with technical solutions, ensuring programming activities are aligned with strategic business goals, standards and regulatory expectations., * Ensure that all project programming activities are aligned with strategic business goals and conducted within established timelines and budgets.

 * Establish clear roles and responsibilities to drive efficiency, transparency and accountability across stakeholders, ensuring resource estimates are accurate and timely by empowering teams to estimate at the task level and maintain data in tools for project planning and budgeting.
 * Take ownership to uphold governance frameworks, identifying risks early and devising mitigation plans, ensuring timely escalation.
 * Provide leadership and oversight to programming teams, ensuring rigorous quality control, adherence to standards such as CDISC, GCP, FDA/EMA guidelines.
 * Champion the adoption of agile principles, new technologies, tools and methodologies (including risk-based QC and AI/ML-enabled automation) to improve programming efficiency, data analysis capabilities and study operations, and to address complex technical challenges across projects.
 * Represent programming in internal and external discussions, articulating complex technical information and programming strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences, and influencing project direction and decision-making by presenting compelling data and insights.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional and global matrix teams (including Project Programmers, biostatistics, clinical, data management, regulatory and agile leaders) to define and document study and project strategies, manage risks, and maintain consistency across multiple complex studies.
 * Mentor junior programmers and other study lead programmers by providing guidance and support in technical programming tasks and industry best practices


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