Associate Director, Global Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence

GSK•Waltham, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Global Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence leads epidemiology efforts that shape evidence across development and lifecycle activities. The role partners with clinical development, safety, regulatory, outcomes, and commercial teams, designing and delivering epidemiologic studies using real-world data, registries, and other sources. It offers the opportunity to influence decisions that matter for patients and contribute to the development of medicines. The position is based in the United States in a hybrid working environment, combining remote work and onsite collaboration. Office presence is expected approximately two to three days per week. The role also includes an annual bonus and eligibility for a share-based long-term incentive program, dependent on role level.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline; a doctoral degree is acceptable.
At least 5 years of applied epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, outcomes research, or related experience.
Proven experience designing and delivering observational studies or healthcare database analyses.
Experience working in a matrix environment and collaborating with clinical, safety, regulatory, or outcomes teams.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.
Industry experience supporting regulatory submissions, post-authorization commitments, or safety assessments.
Familiarity with multiple real-world data types, such as electronic health records, claims, and registries, and with data linkage.
Knowledge of advanced quantitative methods such as causal inference, target trial emulation, or propensity-based approaches.
Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
Experience engaging with regulators, advisory boards, or external scientific networks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining methods to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead epidemiology programs for one or more assets or disease areas, setting strategy and timelines with cross-functional partners.
Design, oversee, and deliver observational and database studies using real-world data, registries, and linked sources.
Provide scientific advice on study design, data needs, analysis plans, and interpretation of results to asset teams.
Manage external partners, vendors, budgets, and timelines to support high-quality, timely study delivery.
Prepare regulatory documents, technical reports, and publications communicating study findings.
Share methods, best practices, and learnings across teams to build capability.