Posted Date: May 27 2026
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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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
Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals
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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 Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus
- Experience leading complex epidemiology programs 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. The role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on site regularly for team and cross-functional activities. We will discuss flexible working arrangements during the hiring process.
What we offer and how to apply
If you want to lead a global epidemiology function that delivers high-impact evidence, develops people, and shapes public health decisions, we would like to hear from you. Please apply now and tell us how your skills and experience will help get ahead of disease together.
Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 148,500 to EUR 247,500Dutch Salary Range: EUR 132,750 to EUR 221,250The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.
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.
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 basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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