Position Summary
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The Senior Director, Respiratory Innovation, Vaccines and Infectious Disease, Global Epidemiology & RWE will provide scientific and strategic leadership in respiratory disease epidemiology at the above-asset level, leveraging real‑world data, cutting‑edge methods, and technology across vaccines and infectious diseases R&D.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership in epidemiology and real‑world evidence across multiple programs and assets
Lead and develop a team of epidemiologists, ensuring high‑quality scientific output and delivery
Oversee the design and execution of epidemiologic studies, including observational and post‑approval studies
Partner with cross‑functional teams (clinical sciences, safety, regulatory) to support research and development programs and evidence generation
Contribute to governance and strategic decisions at an above‑asset level
Oversee scientific dissemination, including publications, conference presentations, and regulatory documents
Build and maintain external collaborations with academic institutions, consortia, and research organizations
Basic Qualifications
PhD, DrPH, MD, or other doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative discipline
At least 8 years of experience conducting pharmacoepidemiology or real‑world evidence studies
Experience designing and conducting observational studies (e.g., post‑approval studies, real‑world evidence generation)
Experience leading epidemiology programs supporting clinical development and/or regulatory decision‑making
Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, or related research environment
Experience building and managing or leading teams of scientific or technical professionals
Experience authoring or contributing to scientific publications or regulatory documents
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in viral and bacterial respiratory diseases
Experience interacting with regulatory authorities or supporting regulatory submissions
Expertise in advanced epidemiologic methods (e.g., causal inference, machine learning applied to observational data)
Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, including scientific and regulatory bodies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation at scientific conferences
Experience building strategic external collaborations (academia, CROs, or consortia)
Experience driving innovation, capability building, or organizational change within an epidemiology or RWE function
Role Location
Hybrid position in the United States, Belgium, United Kingdom, or the Netherlands.
Compensation and Benefits
US salary ranges for Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA are $224,400 to $374,000. This position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in GSK’s share‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Detailed compensation and benefits information will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Belgium salary range: €148,500 to €247,500. Dutch salary range: €132,750 to €221,250. Compensation will be similar in other locations, with annual bonus and long‑term incentive program as applicable. xphnsxz
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at
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