Director, Respiratory Innovation, Global Epidemiology, RWE

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a senior epidemiologist to lead respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence within a global vaccine program. You will partner with clinical development, safety, regulatory, and external groups to shape study design, disease burden estimates, and safety assessments.

You will own the epidemiology program for at least one asset, develop global plans, and mentor staff while negotiating budgets and partnerships in a matrixed, international setting.

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 pharma/biotech/research.
• Experience with real-world data sources (claims, EHRs, registries).
• Experience with epidemiologic study designs and leading RWE programs.
• Ability to lead in a global, matrixed environment and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead epidemiology and RWE work supporting global vaccine development.
• Partner with clinical development, safety, regulatory, health outcomes and external collaborators.
• Design and deliver studies addressing disease burden, treatment patterns and safety.
• Own the epidemiology program for at least one asset or disease area.
• Develop Global Epidemiology Plans and potentially lead cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate scientific dissemination including regulatory documents and publications.
• Build new external partnerships and manage collaborations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory communication

Mentoring

Prioritization

Collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or related

Tools

Real-World Data Analysis

Job description

• Lead respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence work shaping global vaccine development
• Partner across clinical development, safety, regulatory, health outcomes, and external collaborators
• Design and deliver studies addressing disease burden, treatment patterns, and safety
• Own the epidemiology program for at least one asset or disease area
• Propose and negotiate program content and budget with matrix leaders
• Develop Global Epidemiology Plans and potentially lead cross-functional teams
• Provide expert epidemiological insights to asset matrix teams
• Lead and oversee complex epidemiological studies and negotiate new partnerships
• Identify and build new opportunities, methods, and external partnerships
• Lead departmental initiatives involving innovative tools, methodologies, and processes
• Manage and mentor junior staff, complementary workers, or research assistants
• Represent GSK with internal governance bodies, external regulators, and at international conferences
• Coordinate scientific dissemination, including regulatory documents, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations
• Partner with external groups conducting global epidemiological studies and manage collaborations

Requirements

• 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, including claims, electronic health records, and registries
• Experience with epidemiologic study designs
• Experience leading pharmaco-epidemiologic or RWE programs in vaccine development or lifecycle contexts
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to deliver complex epidemiological studies including regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including scientific writing and presentations
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading epidemiological studies and real-world evidence initiatives, particularly in vaccine development within a respiratory context. Proficient in managing cross-functional collaborations and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Epidemiology Program Management
• Real-World Evidence (RWE) Expertise
• Epidemiologic Study Design
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Advanced Degree in Epidemiology

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Pharmaco-Epidemiology
• Real-World Data Analysis
• Study Design
• Regulatory Requirements
• Data Sources Management
• Scientific Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Influencing Stakeholders
• Mentoring
• Prioritization
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Vaccine Development
• Respiratory Epidemiology
• Clinical Development
• Health Outcomes
• External Collaborations
• Global Epidemiology Plans
• Innovative Methodologies
• Scientific Dissemination
• Peer-Reviewed Publications
• International Conferences