Summer Intern/Statistics

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.  

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.

The Statistics group at ViiV Healthcare is within Research and Development and Global Medical. It is a small and dynamic group. While collaborating closely with GSK statistics and programming colleagues, it provides statistical leadership/oversight/review for all assets in early and late phase clinical development and mature HIV products within ViiV Healthcare operating model. Statisticians also work closely with colleagues from different function areas to provide statistical expertise in analyzing and interpreting data from clinical trials, Epi/health outcomes, PK, and virology.

ViiV Healthcare is 100% dedicated to finding new ways to limit the impact of HIV on the 35 million people living with the virus. ViiV Healthcare is focused on finding and making available new medicines to improve outcomes for people living with HIV, while understanding how best to prevent and treat the condition.

We are seeking a student who is interested in learning to use statistical methods and skills to address practical problems from HIV clinical trials in drug development. The work could include comparison of different methods and algorithms, modelling and identify predictors for virologic response, manipulation and analysis for clinical trial data and real world observational data. The student will have the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry and to work with experienced statisticians, programmers, and scientists with varied background in drug development. If further work is needed at the end of this assignment, there is a possibility for extending the project.

This position is located in the Durham, NC.

• Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related disciplines.
• Candidate must have completed two years of graduate study, (i.e. coursework equivalent to a MA/MS in statistics).
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week internship cycle (May/June - August 2026).
• Must have an active student status in a PhD degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

• Strong working knowledge of SAS or R.
• Some previous experience applying statistics to applied problems.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following statistics topics: experimental design, categorical data analysis, mixed models, Bayesian methods, linear and nonlinear regression, repeated measures, and survival analysis.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and self-motivated.
• Evidence of leadership and team work skills.

• 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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• 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: $22/hr to $43/hr

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