Director, Respiratory Innovation, Global Epidemiology and RWE

GSK

8d • $174,750 - $320,375 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence (RWE) work that shapes vaccine development globally. Partner across clinical development, safety, regulatory, health outcomes, and external collaborators to design and deliver studies addressing disease burden, treatment patterns, and safety. The role calls for strategic thinking, strong communication, and collaboration, and offers the opportunity to contribute to patient outcomes and vaccine development.

The role is preferably hybrid, with on-site work at one of the posted locations at least two days per week. The position also includes accountability for epidemiology programs, leadership of complex studies and partnerships, departmental innovation, mentoring, and scientific representation and dissemination.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant epidemiology experience in a respiratory setting within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or applied research environment.
• Demonstrated experience with real-world data sources, including claims, electronic health records, and registries, and with study designs.
• Experience leading pharmaco-epidemiologic or RWE programs in vaccine development or lifecycle contexts.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment; influence cross-functional stakeholders; and deliver complex epidemiological studies, including those involving regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including scientific writing and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in respiratory disease epidemiology.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and managing supplier/vendor relationships.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications and external scientific engagement.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations for real-world evidence and post-authorization studies.
• Experience with pragmatic trial design or primary data collection in clinical or real-world settings.
• Leadership experience mentoring scientists and managing project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the epidemiology program for at least one asset or disease area, including proposing and negotiating program content and budget with matrix leaders; develop a Global Epidemiology Plan and potentially lead a cross-functional team.
• Provide expert epidemiological insights to asset matrix teams, including Clinical Development Teams, Safety Review Teams, and Medicine/Vaccine Development Teams.
• Lead and oversee complex epidemiological studies and negotiate new partnerships.
• Identify and build new opportunities, methods, and external partnerships for assets or disease areas.
• Lead departmental initiatives to develop innovative solutions through evaluation and creation of tools, methodologies, or processes.
• Manage and mentor junior staff, complementary workers, or research assistants and support their development.
• Represent GSK in scientific interactions with internal governance bodies, external regulators, and at international conferences.
• Plan and coordinate scientific dissemination of epidemiology data, including authoring regulatory documents and peer-reviewed publications and presenting at national and international meetings.
• Partner with external groups conducting epidemiological studies globally and manage external collaborations.

Benefits

• Annual bonus may be offered.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program, depending on role level.
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director