Scientific Leader - Spatial Omics & Computational AI

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We are seeking an experienced computational scientist to shape our Spatial Omics and AI capabilities. You will lead a team developing scalable pipelines and innovative methods for complex single-cell and spatial omics data, enabling deeper insight into disease mechanisms, stronger target hypotheses, and more confident drug-discovery decisions.

Alongside hands-on technical development, you will set scientific direction, establish quality and reproducibility standards, and partner across disciplines to embed these capabilities in research programs and enable their effective use across studies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of computational scientists, setting scientific priorities and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Define the analytical strategy for Spatial Omics, establish scalable FAIR data-processing pipelines, and represent the group in cross-functional forums and discussions with senior stakeholders.

• Develop and apply advanced methods for diverse spatial omics (transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics) and digital pathology.

• Enable multimodal integration across single-cell, molecular, spatial, morphological and pathology data.
• Deploy and develop agentic AI workflows that automate processing and orchestrate analyses
• Partner with experimental scientists, disease biologists, pathologists and technology teams to infrom analytical and scientific strategy.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in computational biology, data science, or related discipline
• Strong grounding in disease biology, with the capacity to frame complex scientifc questions and interpret multidimensional data in a biologically meaningful context.
• Demonstrated expertise in single-cell and/or spatial omics, supported by practical experience integrating multiple molecular data types.
• Advanced Python proficiency and a record of building reproducible analytical workflows with open-source scientific ecosystems such as scverse.
• Experience developing and deploying  agentic scientific workflows at scale.
• Evidence of successful people or technical leadership, including mentoring, capability building, and accountability for team outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across computational and experimental disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience linking spatial molecular profiles with histology, imaging-derived features, or digital pathology outputs.
• Ability to create data visualizations that communicate complex spatial and multimodal findings to scientific and decision-making audiences.
• Knowledge of machine learning for image analysis, multimodal integration, or predictive modeling in biomedical research.
• Track record of moving methodological innovation into adopted solutions that influence biological insight and drug-discovery decisions.

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Skills

Biotechnology, Business Strategies, Cell Biology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Drug Discovery Process, Influencing Without Authority, Interpersonal Communication, Life Science, Market Opportunities, Matrix Leadership, Molecular Biology, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing, Strategic AlignmentGermany Salary Range / Gehaltsbandbreiten Deutschland: EUR 88,500 to EUR 147,500The 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 bonus 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. 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.Der jährliche Brutto - Grundgehaltsrahmen für Neueinstellungen in dieser Position ist oben für jeden relevanten Standort ausgewiesen. Diese Gehaltsspannen berücksichtigen eine Reihe von Faktoren, basierend auf den Fähigkeiten, der Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle. Zusätzlich kann diese Position u.a. einen jährlichen Bonus, Urlaubsgeld, eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge sowie die Berechtigung zur Teilnahme an unserem aktienbasierten Long-Term Incentive-Programm beinhalten; dies ist abhängig von der Rolle. Detailliertere Informationen zum gesamten Vergütungspaket werden während des Rekrutierungsprozesses bereitgestellt. Wenn eine Position an mehreren Standorten bzw. in mehreren Ländern ausgeübt werden kann, werden die entsprechenden Gehaltsspannen für diese Länder/Standorte angezeigt. Zusätzlich können weitere Gehaltsspannen eingeblendet werden, wenn für bestimmte Märkte gesetzliche Vorgaben zur Entgelttransparenz gelten und diese Standorte als mögliche Einsatzorte für die Rolle in Betracht kommen. Wenn für einen bestimmten Standort oder ein bestimmtes Land in der Stellenausschreibung keine Gehaltsspannen angegeben sind, wird die entsprechende Vergütung im Rahmen des Rekrutierungsprozesses individuell besprochen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Gehälter je nach Land auf Grundlage der Fähigkeiten, Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und der Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle variieren. Angebote erfolgen in der Regel innerhalb der veröffentlichten Spanne unter Berücksichtigung der oben genannten Kriterien, wobei das obere Ende der Spanne im Allgemeinen sehr erfahrenen Kandidat*innen oder anderen außergewöhnlichen Konstellationen vorbehalten ist.

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.

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