Associate DirectorScientist, Japan Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research

Job Purpose:

At GSK we are uniting science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. The RWE-HO Associate Director/ Scientist drives the development and execution of real-world evidence strategies and health outcomes research to demonstrate the value of GSKs medicines and vaccines in alignment with access reimbursement and lifecycle management goals. This role works in a matrix environment with local and global teams to ensure impactful evidence generation to inform payer clinical decision-making leading to successful patient access.

Key Responsibilities:

The role reports to the Director of RWE-HO and provides scientific leadership for one or more assigned asset(s) applying expertise in real-world evidence and other non-interventional study methodologies. The role serves as Lead of the Japan Data Generation Team (J-DGT) and is an active member of relevant local and global matrix data generation teams. The RWE-HO Associate Director/ Scientist is accountable for close partnership with Medical and cross-functional stakeholders and for driving the planning design delivery translation and dissemination of asset-level data generation plans (DGPs) in alignment with global evidence strategies.

Lead the planning design and delivery of medical real-world evidence and health economics studies for assigned asset(s) managing timelines deliverables and budgets across the asset lifecycle.

Develop and own the asset-level HTA and/or National Immunisation Program (NIP) evidence strategy aligned with Government Affairs & Market Access (GAMA) and global access principles in close collaboration with local and global Evidence Synthesis and Modelling teams for execution.

Provide scientific leadership and governance oversight to ensure high-quality compliant delivery of protocols analysis plans study reports publications and other evidence outputs in line with SOPs.

Translate strategic evidence needs into fit-for-purpose study concepts aligned with asset strategy and lifecycle priorities including innovative and cost-effective study approaches.

Identify evaluate and leverage appropriate real-world data sources partnerships and public initiatives to address prioritized research questions.

Act as a scientific partner to cross-functional stakeholders (Medical Market Access R&D Commercial) providing evidence-based input to support asset decision-making.

Demonstrate effective matrix leadership by influencing across functions and geographies contributing to cross-asset alignment and providing scientific guidance and mentoring to junior team members and matrix partners as appropriate.

Monitor the external environment including RWE/HEOR methodological data and policy developments and engage external experts as appropriate in line with GSK governance.

Basic Qualifications:

MSc or equivalent in health outcomes patient reported outcomes health economics epidemiology pharmacy health or life sciences

Minimum 5 years experience working in pharmaceutical industry preferably in a multi-national company

Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver individual projects manage budgets and work within matrix setting

Experience with a variety of study designs i.e. RWE/ HEOR studies including prospective cross-sectional and retrospective cohort studies.

Ability to communicate technical and complex concepts and results effectively to various audiences to influence decision-making.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and develop credibility with colleagues throughout the enterprise

Business-level Japanese and English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced scientific degree e.g. PhD PharmD or equivalent in health outcomes or similar

Market access or launch experience

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership Digital Fluency Enterprise Thinking Evidence Based Decision Making Flexible Mindset High Impact Communication Launch Excellence Patient Journey

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 were 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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities contact . Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1