AIML Engineer, AI for Science in Kent

This job is with GSK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. At GSK, we see a world where advanced applications of Machine Learning and AI enable us to develop transformational medicines that drive better outcomes for patients at reduced cost and with fewer side effects. AI will also play a role in how we diagnose and use medicines to enable everyone to do more, feel better, and live longer. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI.

To strengthen our AI for Science (AI4S) team, we are looking for AI/ML Engineers with a track record in developing and validating machine learning models for real-world scientific problems. You will drive the development of AI models and agentic systems - researching, designing, implementing, and delivering solutions across a range of scientific tasks, including open-ended research questions, leveraging high-performance computing and the vast biomedical data sources available at GSK.

The AI4S team is built on the principles of ownership, accountability, continuous development, and collaboration. We hire for the long term, and we are motivated to make this a great place to work. Our leaders will be committed to your career and development from day one. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and perspectives.

In this role you will:

• Design and implement AI/ML-driven solutions throughout the entire model development life cycle.
• Research and develop state‑of‑the‑art machine learning models and agentic systems to solve a variety of scientific tasks.
• Deliver robust, tested, and high-performance code in an agile environment.
• Liaise with experts in biology, medicine and experimentation to ensure optimal data collection and processing for machine learning models.

Qualifications

• OR equivalent work experience delivering state-of-the-art AI/ML solutions.
• Experience with at least one major deep learning framework (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow).
• Familiarity with machine learning literature and state-of-the-art approaches.
• Experience developing and delivering robust software solutions, including demonstrated advanced programming expertise in Python.
• Experience in software engineering and machine learning best practices, including version control, continuous integration (CI) and continuous development (CD), containerization, and shell scripting.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in design, development and deployment of commercial AI/ML software.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI (e.g., tool use, multi-agent orchestration, deployment and evaluation).
• Contributions to relevant open-source projects.
• Relevant scientific publications in AI/ML (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI), computational biology or bioinformatics venues.
• Knowledge of or interest in disease biology, molecular biology and medicine.
• Experience working with biomedical data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, electronic health records, clinical images).

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.