Associate Director, Epidemiology (HPV)

Associate Director, Epidemiology (HPV) Provides scientific leadership in disease epidemiology, leveraging real‑world data, cutting‑edge methods, and technology across medicine and vaccine development to generate actionable real‑world evidence that improves patient outcomes. Responsibilities Accountable for the epidemiology program for at least one asset or disease area, including proposing and negotiating program content and budget with matrix leaders. Provide expert epidemiological insights to asset matrix teams. Lead complex epidemiological studies and negotiate new partnerships with oversight from senior staff. Identify new vendors, tools, and data sources to deliver innovative epidemiology solutions. Contribute to strategic initiatives on the role of epidemiology at the departmental or R&D level. Represent GSK in scientific interactions with internal governance bodies, external regulators, and at international conferences. Plan and coordinate scientific dissemination of epidemiology data, authoring regulatory documents, peer‑reviewed publications, and presentations. Partner with external groups conducting epidemiological studies globally and manage external collaborations. Basic Qualifications Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline. Epidemiological experience and ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders. Experience applying epidemiologic methods in pharmacoepidemiology, clinical development, or outcomes research. Experience designing and delivering observational and database studies, including protocol development and analysis oversight. Experience working in a matrix environment and influencing multidisciplinary teams. Experience providing delivery of increasingly complex epidemiological studies, including regulatory requirements. Experience applying epidemiology methods and study design knowledge in execution of work such as post‑approval studies. Experience working with external regulatory requirements and scientific landscape around real‑world evidence. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH) in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline. 1+ years in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in an academic or government setting. Experience in the epidemiology of HPV infection. Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry supporting regulatory submissions or post‑authorization commitments. Track record using multiple real‑world data sources and familiarity with data linkage. Experience with advanced quantitative methods such as propensity scores, target trial emulation, or causal inference approaches. Familiarity with safety signal evaluation and background rate estimation for risk assessment. Active participation in scientific networks or professional societies and a record of peer‑reviewed publications. Prior experience presenting to regulators, advisory boards or scientific conferences. Highly proficient written, verbal, and listening skills. Working Model This role is expected to be hybrid, with a mix of remote work and three days a week on‑site work. Compensation CAD 129,000 to CAD 179,000 annually, determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Equal Opportunity GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under law. #J-18808-Ljbffr