Sr. Epidemiology Lead

Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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Our approach to R&D Position Summary You will lead epidemiology initiatives in Japan to inform development and lifecycle decisions. You will partner across clinical, safety, regulatory and commercial teams. You will shape study design, manage external partnerships, and translate real-world evidence into clear recommendations. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a practical approach that balances scientific rigour with timely decision-making. Join us to grow your career while helping GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Lead design, delivery and interpretation of epidemiology studies and real-world evidence projects in Japan. - Provide clear epidemiologic input to cross-functional teams including clinical development, safety, regulatory and market access. - Manage external partnerships and vendors to access data, deliver studies and ensure quality and timelines. - Produce study documents and outputs: protocols, analysis plans, final reports, regulatory input and scientific communications. - Represent GSK in scientific and regulatory discussions in Japan and with external experts. - Mentor colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing and process improvements across the Epidemiology team. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or related field (Master’s minimum; doctoral preferred). - At least 5 years of applied epidemiology experience, including work with real-world data or observational studies. - Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, contributing to drug or vaccine development or post-marketing evidence. - Strong skills in study design, protocol development, analytic planning and interpretation of observational research. - Proven stakeholder management in matrix teams and working with cross-functional partners. - Fluent in Japanese and proficient in English to operate in a global environment. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health or a related discipline. - Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions with Japanese regulators. - Experience in therapeutic areas relevant to Japan or Asia, such as infectious disease, vaccines, immunology or chronic disease. - Familiarity with Japanese healthcare databases, claims, electronic medical records or disease registries. - Track record of peer-reviewed publications or presentations at scientific meetings. - Experience managing external vendors and multi-site collaborations in Japan and Asia. Working arrangement This role is hybrid, with regular on-site presence in Japan to collaborate with local teams and external stakeholders. What we offer This role gives the chance to lead important epidemiology work in Japan and influence decisions across the product lifecycle. You will work with skilled colleagues, learn from global experts, and contribute evidence that impacts patients and public health. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help shape real-world evidence at GSK, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short statement describing your most relevant epidemiology experience and motivation for this role.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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