Epidemiology Lead RSV-OA

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Site Name: Belgium-Wavre

Posted Date: Oct 22 2021

Job purpose: To be responsible for Epidemiological studies within a large program or group of related programs (led by a Clinical and Epidemiology Research & Development Project Lead - CEPL) within the context of the GSK Vaccines process in order to ensure the high quality and on-time delivery of all epidemiological data that will allow and support world-wide registration in compliance with the clinical and epidemiological development plan, applicable good practices, and GSK Vaccines standard operating procedures (SOP).

Your Responsibilities

Under the leadership of a Senior Epidemiology Lead your responsibilities will include:

• You contribute significantly to the development of worldwide epidemiological strategy and policies and their implementations and research plan to accomplish that strategy in one (or more) vaccine/disease areas.
• You work effectively with the clinical development team and the access team to communicate about disease occurrence, disease understanding, payer evidence, risk management plan, and safety issues based on reviews of available literature and/or new epidemiological studies.
• You are responsible to manage and implement epidemiological activities according to strategy and plan with the support of the operational teams: involve in strategic plan, discussion, study design, protocol review, data collection, compilation and interpretation and scientific writing for publication, as well as literature reviews and compilation of existing epidemiologic data;
• You are responsible for development of study design and data collection for epi studies.
• You are the author of the final report summarizing study results. You write and co-author manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. You make presentations to the scientific, medical, and public health communities at national and international meetings.
• You represent effectively GSK Vaccines to external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, international bodies, and key scientific opinion leaders.
• You plan and coordinate scientific dissemination of epidemiology data, in consultation with internal partners and external stakeholders.
• You contribute to cross-functional activities as epidemiologist representative: task forces/working groups, development of policies or guidances related to epidemiological activities and also organizational work stream
• You provide support to Regional Epidemiologists as needed.
• You are a partner with external groups conducting epidemiology and other community studies globally; initiate and manage external collaborations globally.
  

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• MD or PharmD with Master’s Degree (MS or MPH) or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Epidemiology or PhD Epidemiologist in infectious diseases and/ or vaccine-related epidemiology
• At least 2 years of advanced training or experience in infectious diseases and/ or vaccine-related epidemiology
• Training in the principles of epidemiological study design, conduct, and quantitative analytical methods used for epidemiological studies
• Skills and ability to review the statistical and epidemiological literature to identify appropriate methodology to achieve research goals
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively work independently and in a team, and to develop credibility with colleagues within and outside Clinical and Epidemiology RDC
• Ability to resolve problems through resourceful use of information and contacts
• An organizer/planner/analyzer/implementer/problem-solver with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Able to understand and interpret scientific methods and information and communicate the data to both scientific and lay audiences, in written and presentation formats
• Strong skills in using statistical tools and database software, as well as proficiency in collating and analyzing epidemiologic data
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Problem-solver; ability to see solutions to complex, unique situations where the epidemiological principles need to be applied
• Ability to handle a high degree of change in priority projects. Ability to deal calmly with complex managerial and technical issues. Diplomacy and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work well within a global and matrix environment, balance priorities, and handle multiple tasks through good planning, project administration, and organization skills
• Customer oriented/Service oriented; mature; calm under pressure
• Fluent in spoken and written English scientifically/technically as well as conversational are a MUST.
• Being able to communicate in French or willing to learn are a plus
  

Preferred Qualifications

If you have the following characteristics it would be a plus:

• PhD Epidemiologist in infectious diseases and/or vaccine/drug-related epidemiology
• Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels of the organization in order to meet objective or deliverable
• Good stakeholder management and excellent communication skills are necessary to meet needed mindset and behavioral changes that will be required by the business
• Team spirit, autonomy, scientific rigor, analytical mindset & strong networking skills
• Ability to drive change, flexible thinking and having an open mind to imbed change
• Continuous scientific curiosity
  

Why GSK?

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork.

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If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.

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