Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, GSK HQ, RTP, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: Nov 8 2024
Would you like to be part of GSK's Epidemiology Department, with an opportunity to drive Epidemiology strategy and studies across the spectrum of drug development?
If so, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.
Job PurposeAs a Director in Epidemiology, 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 to deliver new drugs more efficiently and effectively to patients.
This position functions within the Epidemiology Department, which contributes to the successful development of new drugs.
Our staff in Epidemiology provide 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.
Key ResponsibilitiesThis role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.
These responsibilities include some of the following:
Develops a network to ensure alignment of an epidemiology program with the broader asset/disease strategy and plays a role in developing a key understanding across stakeholders of the impact of epidemiology on the asset/disease strategy.Identifies new vendors, tools and data sources to deliver epidemiology solutions for the asset/disease area.Contributes to strategic initiatives on the role of Epidemiology at the departmental level.Is an internal expert who may represent GSK on scientific discussions with internal governance bodies and external regulators/external conferences with support.Accountable for the program of epidemiology for an asset or disease area.Brings RWE insights to inform asset/disease area strategy and development activities for one asset or disease area.Proposes and negotiates content of the epidemiologic program and budget with the matrix leader.Provides expert epidemiological consultation to asset matrix teams (Clinical Development Team, Safety Review Team, Integrated Evidence Team, Medicine Development Team).May lead more complex epidemiological studies and negotiate new partnerships.May contribute to advancing the science through membership of external initiatives (e.g.
ICPE, IMI).May 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.Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Doctoral degree (PhD., ScD or DrPH) in epidemiology (preferred) or a relevant discipline (i.e.
health services research, health outcomes research, public health, statistics, or pharmaceutical sciences)5+ years of Epidemiology in a pharmaceutical companyExperience operating in a matrix environment with independent delivery of increasingly complex epidemiological studies including regulatory requirements.Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Demonstrated epidemiological expertise and developing the ability to influence key internal (matrix leaders) and external (regulators) stakeholders specifically around scientifically robust and strategic approaches to delivering epidemiological science to answer key asset challenges.Highly proficient written, verbal and listening skills.Experience in OncologySelf-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; ability to see solutions to complex, unique situations where the 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/regionsCommitted to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
#J-18808-Ljbffr