Associate Director Epidemiology

WISE Campaign; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company is seeking an Associate Director, Epidemiology to provide scientific leadership and deliver innovative epidemiology solutions. This role will manage epidemiology programs, influencing internal and external teams while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Epidemiology or a related field and proven experience applying epidemiologic methods. The position offers a hybrid work model based in London with opportunities for impactful contributions in health science.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related discipline required.
• Experience in epidemiologic methods and stakeholder influence.
• Familiarity with real-world evidence and regulatory landscapes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead epidemiology programs for asset or disease area.
• Provide expert insights to asset teams.
• Contribute to scientific dissemination of data.

Skills

Epidemiologic methods

Public Health

Stakeholder influence

Observational studies

Education

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related discipline

Tools

Data analysis tools

Healthcare databases

Job description

Overview

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting‑edge technology to transform people's lives.

Associate Director, Epidemiology

The Associate Director, Epidemiology will provide scientific leadership in disease epidemiology, leveraging real‑world data (RWD), cutting‑edge methods, and technology across medicine and vaccine development. The role aims to generate credible and actionable real‑world evidence (RWE) to improve patient outcomes, aligning epidemiology programs with broader asset/disease strategies to deliver new medicines and vaccines efficiently and effectivelyp>

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the epidemiology program for at least one asset or disease area, proposing and negotiating program content and budget with matrix leaders; develop a Global Epidemiology Plan and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Provide expert epidemiological insights to asset matrix teams (Clinical Development, Safety Review, Medicine/Vaccine Development).
• Lead complex epidemiological studies and negotiate new partnerships with senior staff oversight.
• Identify new vendors, tools, and data sources to deliver innovative epidemiology solutions.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives on the role of epidemiology at the departmental, CMO, or R&D level.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience in epidemiologic methods and ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience applying epidemiologic methods in pharmacoepidemiology, clinical development, or outcomes research.
• Experience designing and delivering observational and database studies, including protocol development and analysis oversight.
• Experience working in a matrix environment and influencing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering increasingly complex epidemiological studies, including regulatory requirements and execution of post‑approval studies.
• Experience working with external regulatory requirements and scientific landscape around RWE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH) in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• One year or more in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent academic or government experience.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions or post‑authorization commitments in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Track record using multiple real‑world data sources (claims, electronic health records, registries) and familiarity with data linkage.
• Experience with advanced quantitative methods such as propensity scores, target‑trial emulation, or causal inference.
• Familiarity with safety signal evaluation and background rate estimation for risk assessment.
• Active participation in scientific networks or professional societies with a record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Prior experience presenting to regulators, advisory boards, or scientific conferences.
• Highly proficient written, verbal, and listening skills.

Working Model

This role is based in Upper Providence, PA, United States or London, UK and is expected to be hybrid, with a mix of remote and on‑site work 3 days a week.

How to Apply

If you are ready to help shape evidence that matters for patients and grow in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter that highlights your most relevant experience and what excites you about this role.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected status.