Data Scientist - Internship - Italy

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Context

The intern will take part in a team of multi-disciplinary experts (Statistics, Bioinformatics, Chemometrics, Process Modeling and AI/ML) to drive the application of advanced and state-of-the-art statistical principles in Technical Research & Development (TRD). The candidate will be part of Global Data Analytics (GDA), international and dynamic team which is driving data analytics inside TRD department following a continuously growing number of projects in many different fields. GDA group supports TRD projects for statistical analyses (i.e. multivariate data analysis, etc.) and enhances innovation through the application of chemometrics and machine learning algorithms.

Project Description

The candidate will interact with global expert statisticians/data scientists/modelers to explore potential improvements thanks to recent advances on the fields of simulation-based inference and probabilistic forecasting of time series. In addition, he/she will contribute to perform statistical data analyses in partnership with TRD functions, document, report and communicate results in the form of technical documents and presentations.

Competencies

The intern will develop competencies related to non-clinical statistical methodology, multivariate data analysis, chemometrics and simulation-based modeling applied to vaccines drug substance and drug product processes as well as fluency with the most common statistical tools and programming languages used in pharma industry. Besides that, the intern will take familiarity with vaccines development principles.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• University Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Physics or related fields
• Fluency in English required
• Knowledge of one among Python/R/Matlab is a plus
• Good knowledge of Statistics, Multivariate Data Analysis and Machine Learning
  

Why GSK?

At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we’re making the biggest changes we’ve made to our business in over 20 years. We’re on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and genetics science; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands.

With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent and technology to get ahead of disease together – all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for patients – so we deliver what matters better and faster; accountable for impact – with clear ownership of goals and support to succeed; and where we do the right thing. So, if you’re ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together.

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