GSK

Director, Respiratory Innovation, Global Epidemiology and RWE

GSK$174K — $291K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in respiratory epidemiology
  • Demonstrated experience with real-world data sources and study designs
  • Proven track record in leading RWE programs in vaccine development
  • Ability to influence stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment
  • Strong scientific writing and presentation skills
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects under strict deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the epidemiology program for designated assets, negotiating budget and program content
  • Provide expert epidemiological insights to cross-functional teams
  • Lead complex epidemiological studies and establish new partnerships
  • Develop innovative solutions through departmental initiatives
  • Mentor junior staff and foster their professional growth
  • Represent the company in scientific interactions and at conferences
  • Manage and coordinate scientific dissemination of epidemiological data

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and insurance benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave
  • Additional participation in annual bonus and share-based long-term incentive programs
Full Job Description


Position Summary:
You will lead respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence work that shapes vaccine development globally. You will partner across clinical development, safety, regulatory, health outcomes, and external collaborators. You will design and deliver studies that answer key questions about disease burden, treatment patterns, and safety. We value strategic thinking, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers growth, visible impact on patient outcomes, and the chance to help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Working model:

The preference is for the role to be hybrid, being on-site at one of the posted locations at least two days per week.


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

  • Accountable for the epidemiology program for at least one asset or disease area, including proposing and negotiating program content and budget with matrix leaders. This includes developing a Global Epidemiology Plan and may include leading a cross-functional team.
  • 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


Why You?

Basic Qualifications:
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • 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.


What we value
We seek people who are curious, accountable, and collaborative. We welcome different perspectives and support an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. You will join a team committed to learning, to improving patient outcomes, and to using rigorous evidence to guide decisions.

Ready to make an impact?
If you are excited by leading respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence work that shapes development and access, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join us.


Skills

Business Acumen, Drug Development, Pharmacoepidemiology, Real World Data, Real World Evidence (RWE), Strategic Influence

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $192,225 to $320,375. • If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $174,750 to $291,250. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidates skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale 6 Belgique: EUR 123,000 to EUR 205,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidates skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidates skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidates skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
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