Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK – London – New Oxford Street
Job Purpose
For drugs to be successful, robust health outcomes data must be generated and maintained throughout the product lifecycle, supporting launch optimization, reimbursement and market positioning. The role of Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Scientist is critical to ensuring that each medicine GSK brings to market is supported by scientifically credible, high‑quality evidence that drives competitiveness, strong evidence‑based positioning, value propositions and value‑based pricing. The position supports alignment of evidence with the evidentiary requirements for marketing authorization, recommendation and reimbursement, leading to successful patient access, product use and commercial success.
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 of 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 evidence needs into study concepts in alignment with strategic objectives, proposing innovative and cost‑effective study designs.
* Develop and maintain knowledge of real‑world data resources, existing partnerships and public initiatives, acting as point person for source suitability.
* Develop deep understanding of customers’ needs, including clinicians and HTA requirements, and their acceptance of evidence types and impact on decision‑making.
* 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 to ensure strategic alignment and optimal cross‑functional collaboration.
* Ensure key stakeholders, including TA aligned business leaders, are regularly updated on plans through periodic reporting.
* Develop excellent working relationships with external thought leaders to ensure appropriate methods and research agendas are applied, in accordance with GSK policies.
Basic Qualifications
* MSc or equivalent in health outcomes, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health or life sciences.
* 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a multi‑national company.
* Experience in planning and delivering individual projects, managing budgets and working within a matrix setting.
* 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 HTA submissions, reimbursement and/or medical engagements.
* Track record of delivering robust payer evidence and credibility to engage meaningfully with external experts and leaders.
* Expertise with diversity and complexity of healthcare markets, HTA agencies, and reimbursement decision‑making globally, regionally and locally.
* Experience communicating technical and complex concepts and results to various audiences to impact decision‑making.
Preferred Qualifications
* Advanced scientific degree, e.g. PhD or PharmD in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology or similar.
* Experience in oncology or hematology.
* Experience in global and country roles in oncology.
* Launch experience.
What We Value
* Curiosity and continuous learning about evolving methods and data sources.
* Clear, direct communication and collaborative working style.
* Rigour in methods paired with practical focus on timely, decision‑ready evidence.
* Commitment to inclusion and respectful teamwork.
Salary & Benefits
The US annual base salary for new hires ranges from $204,000 to $340,000, depending on location, skills, experience and market rate. The position offers an annual bonus and eligibility for a share‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits for employees and families, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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 (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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