Director Epidemiology, Oncology

About the role

As a Director of Epidemiology in Oncology, you will provide scientific leadership in the application of epidemiological expertise and methods to answer key challenges identified across all phases of drug development for an asset or disease area. This role will drive the epidemiology strategy and studies to deliver new drugs in the oncology portfolio more efficiently and effectively to patients.

The position functions within the Global Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence Department, which contributes to the successful development of new drugs. The department provides leadership and expertise to develop and execute the Epidemiology strategy across the entire spectrum of drug development, from early discovery to registration and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a network to ensure alignment of an epidemiology program with the broader asset/disease strategy and play a role in developing key understanding across stakeholders of the impact of epidemiology on the asset/disease strategy.
• Identify new vendors, tools, and data sources to deliver epidemiology solutions for the asset/disease area.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives on the role of Epidemiology at the departmental level.
• Serve as an internal expert who may represent GSK in scientific discussions with internal governance bodies and external regulators/external conferences with support.
• Accountable for R&D real-world evidence (RWE) strategy for an asset or disease area. Bring RWE insights to inform asset/disease area strategy and development activities.
• Propose and negotiate the content of the epidemiologic program and budget with matrix leaders.
• Provide expert epidemiological consultation to asset matrix teams (Clinical Development Team, Safety Review Team, Integrated Evidence Team, Medicine Development Team).
• Lead more complex epidemiological studies and negotiate new partnerships.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives driving innovative solutions through evaluation of tools, methodologies, or processes.
• Plan resource allocation to accomplish multiple research projects and attain project and study timelines.
• Identify innovative, timely, and cost-effective methods to conduct epidemiologic studies.
• Negotiate internal funding of projects.
• Communicate study findings to relevant internal and external audiences effectively.
• Input into regulatory submission documents and represent the function to regulatory agencies as required.
• Present the company position on epidemiology issues and epidemiology findings to regulatory agencies and other external authorities.
• May contribute to advancing the science through membership in external initiatives.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, or DrPH) in epidemiology (preferred) or a relevant discipline (e.g., health services research, health outcomes research, public health, statistics, or pharmaceutical sciences).
• 5+ years of experience in Epidemiology within a pharmaceutical company.
• Experience operating in a matrix environment with independent delivery of increasingly complex epidemiological studies, including regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated epidemiological expertise and the ability to influence key internal (matrix leaders) and external (regulators) stakeholders, specifically around scientifically robust and strategic approaches to delivering epidemiological science.
• Highly proficient written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently to develop credibility with colleagues within and outside Epidemiology, as well as interact effectively in multi-disciplinary matrix teams to influence decisions.
• Expertise in complex research techniques, tools, and procedures (e.g., quantitative research methods, multiple study designs).
• Problem-solver with the ability to see solutions to complex, unique situations where epidemiological principles need to be applied.
• Ability to work well within a global and matrix environment, balance priorities, and handle multiple tasks through good planning, project administration, and organization skills.
• Ability to relay complex, technical information from real-world studies to cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical industry environment across multiple countries/regions.

Skills

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

Benefits

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