Principal/sr Principal Scientist - Applied Genetics

GSK

United States
Base: $121,275 to $202,125; bonus/equity: annual b...
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Ph.d. in human or statistical genetics
Proficiency in r or python programming
Experience with gwas and wgs analyses
** GSK is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Scientist in Applied Genetics to contribute to their R&D Translational Sciences team. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and extensive experience in human genetics and statistical analyses to support the development of new medicines. **

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on applying human genetics and statistical methods to support the development of new medicines at GSK.
  • Candidates will perform large-scale computational analyses including GWAS, WGS, and Mendelian Randomization to evaluate therapeutic hypotheses.
  • This position offers a hybrid work model balancing on-site collaboration with remote work within the United States.

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** GSK is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Scientist in Applied Genetics to contribute to their R&D Translational Sciences team. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and extensive experience in human genetics and statistical analyses to support the development of new medicines. **

Salary

Base: $121,275 to $202,125; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and share-based long term incentive program eligible; Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in human or statistical genetics
  • Proficiency in R or Python programming
  • Experience with GWAS and WGS analyses
  • Cloud computing platform experience (AWS/Google Cloud)
  • Mendelian Randomization and variant mapping expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-disciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Software development experience for scientific tools
  • FAIR data principles implementation knowledge
  • Strong communication of complex scientific concepts
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in human genetics, statistical genetics, or related field
  • Experience with genetic databases and biobanks
  • US-based work authorization required

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