Senior Director Epidemiology, Oncology

GSK; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Epidemiology in Oncology to lead strategic initiatives and drive innovative solutions in drug development. This role offers the chance to influence the epidemiology landscape through scientific leadership and collaboration across various teams. You will be at the forefront of developing and executing the Global Epidemiology Plan, ensuring alignment with disease strategies while mentoring a talented team. If you are passionate about advancing public health through epidemiological expertise and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on epidemiology.
• Expertise in regulatory submissions and epidemiological studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead epidemiology strategy and studies for drug development.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Epidemiology

Pharmaceutical Industry Experience

Regulatory Knowledge

Research Techniques

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Epidemiology

Tools

Quantitative Research Methods

Job description

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Site Name: Cambridge MA, Canada - Ontario - Mississauga, Upper Providence

Posted Date: Apr 17 2025

Would you like to be part of GSK’s Epidemiology Department, with an opportunity to drive Epidemiology strategy and studies across the spectrum of drug development? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.

Job Purpose

The Global Epidemiology Team provides leadership and expertise to develop and execute the Global Epidemiology Plan across the entire spectrum of drug development, from early discovery to registration and lifecycle management. As a Senior Director in Oncology Epidemiology, you will provide scientific leadership in the application of epidemiological expertise and methods to inform drug development and disease strategies. This position provides leadership through strategic and technical input into programs by managing epidemiologist contributions on disease strategy teams and asset-level teams, such as the Medicine Development Team (MDT), Clinical Development Team (CMT), and Safety Review Team (SRT), and through agenda-driven participation at GSK governance bodies.

Key Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Ensure alignment of the Global Epidemiology Plan with the broader asset/disease strategy and play a role in ensuring that key stakeholders understand the impact of epidemiology on the asset/disease strategy.
• Provide expert epidemiological consultation to asset matrix teams (Clinical Development Team, Safety Review Team, Medicine Development Team).
• Contribute to departmental initiatives driving innovative solutions through evaluation of tools, methodologies or processes.
• Represent GSK on scientific discussions with internal governance bodies and external regulators/external conferences.
• Lead or contribute to epidemiology content for regulatory submission documents; interact with regulatory agencies and other external authorities as needed.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior epidemiologists and other team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Contribute to advancing the science through membership of external initiatives (e.g., ICPE, IMI).
• Plan resource allocation to accomplish multiple research projects and attain project and study timelines.
• Identify innovative, timely, and cost-effective methods to conduct epidemiologic studies.
• Communicate study findings to relevant internal and external audiences effectively.
• Present the company position on epidemiology issues and findings to regulatory agencies and other external authorities.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD., ScD or DrPH) in epidemiology
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Epidemiology in a pharmaceutical company
• Knowledge of drug and clinical development process
• Experience operating in a matrix environment with independent delivery of complex epidemiological studies including regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work well within a business-driven environment, establish cross-functional relationships, and handle multiple tasks through good planning and organization skills.
• Understanding of regulations relevant to epidemiology in clinical development and safety.
• Demonstrated epidemiological expertise with the ability to influence stakeholders around scientifically robust approaches.
• Highly proficient in written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and influence decisions in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in research techniques, tools, and procedures (e.g., quantitative research methods, multiple study designs).
• Problem-solving skills to address complex situations applying epidemiological principles.
• Ability to work well in a global and matrix environment, balancing priorities and managing multiple tasks effectively.

Why GSK?

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do, including Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. We focus on innovation, performance, and trust, and we seek candidates who demonstrate these capabilities:

• Decision-making using evidence and judgment.
• Managing performance and delivering high-quality results.
• Implementing and leading change initiatives.
• Building resilience and developing people.
• Translating strategy into action and motivating others.
• Building strong relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Budgeting and financial acumen.

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