Senior Director, Head, Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Global Epidemiology and RWE

Location: UK London New Oxford Street, Amsterdam De Entree, Belgium-Wavre, Rockville Biopharm, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence.

Position Summary: This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership in epidemiology at the above-asset level and leading a global team of Vaccines and Infectious Disease (VID) epidemiologists who collaborate across the matrix to support key functions in R&D, including clinical sciences, development, regulatory, and safety. It involves deep expertise in real-world data (RWD), cutting‑edge epidemiologic methods, and technology. This includes developing and implementing a range of epidemiologic studies and measurement strategies in support of investigational assets and marketed products.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for VID epidemiology across above-asset and asset-level matrix teams.
• Lead and develop a global team of epidemiologists, ensuring delivery of high-quality scientific outputs.
• Oversee the design and execution of epidemiological studies, including observational and real-world evidence studies.
• Contribute to internal governance forums and shape epidemiology strategy at portfolio level.
• Review and guide epidemiology content for regulatory submissions, publications, and scientific presentations.
• Establish and maintain external collaborations with academic, public health, and research organisations.
• Drive innovation through the development and implementation of new methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Represent the organisation in interactions with regulatory authorities and at scientific conferences.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or MD with MPH, in epidemiology, public health, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience in epidemiology within the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or government setting.
• Experience designing and conducting observational or safety studies.
• Experience in vaccines or infectious disease epidemiology.
• Experience in people leadership or line management.
• Experience contributing to regulatory documents, scientific publications, or study reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading complex epidemiology programmes in vaccines or infectious diseases.
• Experience with post‑authorisation safety studies and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Experience applying advanced epidemiological methods in real‑world evidence generation.
• Track record of peer‑reviewed publications or contributions to scientific conferences.
• Knowledge of regulatory and scientific landscape for RWE in vaccine or drug development.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑priority projects and deliver results in a matrix environment.

Working Arrangement

This role is based in the United Kingdom, United States, Amsterdam, or Belgium. The role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on site regularly for team and cross‑functional activities. Flexible working arrangements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual base salary ranges: US (Boston & other US locations) $224,400 to $374,000; Belgium $148,500 to $247,500; Netherlands $132,750 to $221,250. The position offers an annual bonus and eligibility for a share‑based long‑term incentive program. Available benefits include health care, other insurance benefits (for employee and family), 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, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.