Senior Director Epidemiology, Oncology

Senior Director Epidemiology, Oncology About the Role The Global Epidemiology Team provides scientific and strategic leadership in developing and executing real-world evidence strategies to inform drug development across all phases of development. This role is accountable for leading a team of epidemiologists who work across the matrix to support key functions, including Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Safety. Key Responsibilities Liaising with relevant stakeholders to understand and influence the overarching asset strategy or disease area priorities Providing guidance and support to team members on their development of the specific disease & project support strategy, work priorities, and delivery Providing advice and guidance for best practice in epidemiology evidence generation strategies and methodologies Leveraging knowledge of the external environment to enable more efficient epidemiology evidence planning, development, and delivery Representing the GSK epidemiology function externally in regulatory meetings, public-private partnerships and at scientific conferences and societies, as required Leading the scientific design of studies and effectively communicate and advocate for the epidemiology program strategy for the therapy area and key assets Leading departmental and divisional initiatives to continuously improve operations and advance innovative science and analytics across GSK Providing mentorship and guidance to junior epidemiologists and other team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment Resource planning to ensure efficient key deliverables in alignment with asset or disease area priorities Basic Qualifications: Doctoral degree in epidemiology Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry Minimum of 5 years of experience in Epidemiology in a pharmaceutical company Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work well within a business-driven environment, establish cross-functional relationships, balance priorities and handle multiple tasks through good planning, project administration, and organization skills Effective communication skills to interact effectively in multi-disciplinary matrix teams and to influence global stakeholders and key opinion leaders Understanding of regulations relevant to application of epidemiology to clinical development and safety Demonstrated epidemiological expertise and developing the ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders Ability to work well within a global and matrix environment, balance priorities, and handle multiple tasks through good planning, project administration, and organization skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently to develop credibility with colleagues within and outside Epidemiology Expertise in complex research techniques, tools, and procedures Problem-solver; ability to see solutions to complex, unique situations where the epidemiological principles need to be applied Experience mentoring colleagues new to industry Knowledge of drug and clinical development process Experience operating in a matrix environment with independent delivery of increasingly complex epidemiological studies including regulatory requirements GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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