Director Epidemiology Japan
Core
Lead the design and delivery of epidemiology and real-world evidence strategies to support medicine development in Japan.
Role type
Director, Epidemiology
Builds
Observational studies, disease burden analyses, and real-world evidence projects
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Epidemiology
Required skills
Epidemiology strategy design, Real-world evidence (RWE) study execution, Cross-functional stakeholder influence, External vendor and academic partner management, Scientific communication, Regulatory and health economics collaboration
Preferred skills
Japan/Asia-Pacific RWE experience, Local regulatory and data governance knowledge, Regulatory submission support, Advanced analytical methods (causal inference), Global project management, Team leadership
Technologies
Large healthcare data sources, Primary data sources
Responsibilities
Lead epidemiology and RWE strategy development aligned with business goals; Design and oversee observational studies and disease burden analyses; Provide expert input to clinical, safety, and regulatory teams; Build partnerships with external data providers and academic collaborators; Translate findings into actionable insights; Represent GSK at external scientific and regulatory meetings
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on expertise