Associate Director, Global Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence
GSK
Summary
Join GSK as an Associate Director, Global Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence and lead epidemiology efforts that shape evidence across development and lifecycle activities. You will work with clinical development, safety, regulatory, outcomes, and commercial partners. You will design and deliver epidemiologic studies using real-world data, registries, and other sources.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead epidemiology programs for one or more assets or disease areas, creating strategy and timelines with cross-functional partners.
- Design, oversee, and deliver observational and database studies using real-world data, registries, and linked sources.
- Provide timely scientific advice on study design, data needs, analysis plans, and interpretation of results to asset teams.
- Manage external partners, vendors, budgets, and timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time study delivery.
- Prepare regulatory documents, technical reports, and publications that clearly communicate study findings.
- Build capability by sharing methods, best practice, and learnings across teams.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline. Doctoral degree acceptable.
- Minimum 5 years of applied epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, outcomes research, or related experience.
- Proven experience designing and delivering observational studies or healthcare database analyses.
- Experience working in a matrix environment and collaborating with clinical, safety, regulatory, or outcomes teams.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.
- Experience in industry supporting regulatory submissions, post-authorization commitments, or safety assessments.
- Familiarity with multiple real-world data types (electronic health records, claims, registries) and data linkage.
- Knowledge of advanced quantitative methods such as causal inference, target trial emulation, or propensity-based approaches.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
- Experience engaging with regulators, advisory boards, or external scientific networks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain methods to technical and non-technical audiences.
This role is based in the United States and offers a hybrid working environment with a blend of remote and onsite collaboration. Presence in the office is expected to be approximately 2-3 days per week to engage with colleagues and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline (Doctoral degree acceptable)
- Minimum 5 years of applied epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, outcomes research, or related experience
- Proven experience designing and delivering observational studies or healthcare database analyses
- Experience working in a matrix environment and collaborating with clinical, safety, regulatory, or outcomes teams
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Healthcare
- Wellbeing Programs
- Pension Plan
- Shares and Savings Program
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.