Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Scientist, Oncology
GSK
Summary
For drugs to be successful, there must be robust health outcomes data to support launch optimization, reimbursement and maintain market positioning. Evidence must be generated and maintained throughout the product lifecycle as the standard of care changes, new competitors are introduced, and patents expire on existing competitors.
Job description
The role of Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Scientist, Oncology is critical to ensuring that each medicine GSK brings to market is supported by scientifically credible, high quality evidence that drives competitiveness and strong evidence-based product positioning, value propositions and value-based pricing.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design and execute multiple studies for a given asset and manage timelines, deliverables, and budget.
- Assure quality of deliverables, including review and sign off project specifications, protocols, data analysis plans, final study reports, abstracts, posters and manuscripts, in adherence to SOPs.
- Identify resources, references and analyses to inform scientific design and advise internal experts (medical affairs, clinical, commercial/market access) and external experts as needed.
- Translate needs for evidence into study concepts in alignment with strategic objectives and vision for the asset.
- Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of real-world data resources, existing partnerships and public initiatives.
- Develop a deep understanding of customers' needs, including clinicians and HTA requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams and participate in best practice sharing sessions across the non-interventional study organization.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholder groups across medical, market access, R&D and commercial.
- Ensure key stakeholders are regularly updated on plans through periodic reporting.
- Develop excellent working relationships with external thought leaders.
Basic Qualifications
- MSc, or equivalent in health outcomes, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health or life sciences.
- 3+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a multi-national company.
- Experience in Oncology or Hematology.
- Experience in planning and delivering individual projects, managing budgets and working within a matrix setting.
- A history of designing a variety of RWE studies including prospective observational studies, cross-sectional and retrospective cohort studies, chart reviews, and database analyses.
- Proficiency in utilizing evidence for the development of HTA submissions, reimbursement and/or medical engagements.
- A track record of delivering robust payer evidence and credibility to engage meaningfully with external experts and leaders in the field.
- Expertise with the diversity and complexity of healthcare markets, health technology assessment agencies, and reimbursement decision making globally, in region and local markets.
- Experience in communicating technical and complex concepts and results to various audiences to impact decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree, e.g. PhD, PharmD or equivalent in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology or similar.
- Experience in prostate cancer.
- Experience in Global and Country roles in oncology.
- Launch experience.
Requirements
- MSc or equivalent in health outcomes, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health or life sciences
- 3+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in Oncology or Hematology
- Experience planning and delivering individual projects, managing budgets and working within a matrix setting
- History of designing a variety of RWE studies including prospective observational, cross-sectional and retrospective cohort studies, chart reviews, and database analyses
- Proficiency in utilizing evidence for HTA submissions, reimbursement and/or medical engagements
- Track record of delivering robust payer evidence and engaging with external experts
- Expertise with healthcare markets, HTA agencies, and reimbursement decision making globally
- Experience communicating technical and complex concepts to various audiences
- Preferred: Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD or equivalent) in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology or similar
- Preferred: Experience in prostate cancer
- Preferred: Experience in Global and Country roles in oncology
- Preferred: Launch experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Healthcare & wellbeing programs
- Pension plan membership
- Shares and savings programme
- Health care & insurance benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Paid caregiver/parental leave
- Paid medical leave
- Remote or hybrid working model
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.