Director, Global Respiratory Epidemiology & RWE

GSK; Waver; Hybrid; EUR 123,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a leader in respiratory epidemiology to design and drive real-world evidence studies that shape vaccine development globally. You will collaborate across clinical development, safety, regulatory, and health outcomes, delivering strategic epidemiology plans and external partnerships.

The role offers growth, high patient impact, and opportunities to publish findings and present at international meetings. A hybrid work model is preferred, with on-site work at least two days per week.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant epidemiology experience within a respiratory setting in a pharmaceutical, biotech or applied research environment.
• Demonstrated experience with real-world data sources (claims, electronic health records, registries) and study designs.
• Experience leading pharmaco-epidemiologic or RWE programs in vaccine development or lifecycle contexts.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment and influence cross-functional stakeholders and to deliver complex epidemiological studies including 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.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the epidemiology program for at least one asset or disease area, including proposing and negotiating program content and budget with matrix leaders.
• Provide expert epidemiological insights to asset matrix teams (e.g., Clinical Development Team, Safety Review Team, Medicine/Vaccine Development Team).
• 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 driving innovative solutions through evaluation and creation of tools, methodologies, or processes.
• Manage and mentor junior staff, complementary workers, or research assistants, fostering 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, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at national and international meetings.
• Partner with external groups conducting epidemiological studies globally and manage external collaborations

Skills

Epidemiology

Real-world evidence

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in epidemiology/public health/biostatistics

Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Job description

GSK is seeking a leader in respiratory epidemiology to design and drive real-world evidence studies that shape vaccine development globally. You will collaborate across clinical development, safety, regulatory, and health outcomes, delivering strategic epidemiology plans and external partnerships.

The role offers growth, high patient impact, and opportunities to publish findings and present at international meetings. A hybrid work model is preferred, with on-site work at least two days per week.