Real World Evidence and Health Outcomes Director

Job description

For drugs to be successful, there must be robust health outcomes data to support launch optimization, reimbursement and maintain market position. Specifically, evidence must be maintained throughout the product lifecycle as standard of care changes, new competitors are introduced, and patents expire on existing competitors. The landscape is evolving quickly as trials demonstrating efficacy in an area of unmet need may receive expedited review, or orphan product status designation which affects both GSK and competitors launch timelines and approval requirements. More and more of our customers are developing sophisticated internal health outcomes capabilities and access to real world data that can be used to better understand unmet needs and real-world effectiveness of our medicines. We need to better understand how our customers define value and to effectively collaborate with them to ensure we are generating value evidence data that includes real world evidence and cost effectiveness analysis that is impactful for payers, health systems, providers, and patients. The role of Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Scientist-Vaccines is critical to achieving this ambition by supporting asset teams to ensure that each medicine GSK brings to market is supported by scientifically credible, high quality, evidence that drives competitiveness and strong evidence-based product positioning, value propositions and value-based pricing. The role is critical to support the alignment of evidence with evidentiary requirements of customers responsible for marketing authorization, recommendation and reimbursement leading to successful patient access, product use and commercial success. The role will report directly into the Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead for a complex priority asset and will have expertise in real-world evidence and other non-interventional study methods. The role will be a key member of asset team and other relevant matrix leadership teams. The Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead Scientist will be accountable for engaging closely with medical and matrix stakeholders and partner effectively in data generation plan (DGP) planning, design, execution, translation and dissemination at the study level for the asset. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Plan, design and execute multiple studies for a given asset and manage timelines, deliverables, and budget Assure quality of deliverables, including review and sign off project specifications, protocols, data analysis plans, final study reports, abstracts, posters and manuscripts, adherence to SOPs. Identify resources, references and analyses to inform scientific design and advise internal experts (clinical, commercial/market access) and external experts as needed in support of the asset team. Translate identified needs for evidence into study concepts in alignment with strategic objectives and vision for the asset, e.g. development of study protocols and proposing innovative and cost-effective ways of developing and executing studies Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of real-world data resources, existing partnerships and public initiatives and become the point person for select sources to advise on their suitability to address given research questions. Develop a deep understanding of customers’ needs, including HTA requirements, as well as the of acceptance of RWE or economic evidence and impact to the decision making of different customers (reimbursement, medical societies, physicians). Collaborate with internal teams and participate in best practice sharing sessions across NIS organization. Build strong working relationships with stakeholder groups across medical, market access, R&D and commercial to ensure strategic alignment and optimal cross-functional collaboration and communication. Ensure key stakeholders including TA aligned business leaders are regularly updated on plans through periodic reporting. Develop excellent working relations with external thought leaders to ensure appropriate methods and research agendas are applied, in accordance with GSK policies. Why you? Basic Qualifications We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: MSc, or equivalent degree level in health outcomes, patient reported outcomes, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health or life sciences 3 + years’ experience working in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a multi-national company. Experience planning and delivering on individual projects, managing budgets and working within a matrix setting. Experience with a variety of study designs, i.e., RWE studies including prospective, cross-sectional and retrospective cohort studies. Experience in delivering robust body and payer evidences & experience in results dissemination and experts engagement. Experience in the diversity and complexity of healthcare markets, health technology assessment agencies, and reimbursement decision making globally, in region and in local markets. Experience with how health economics, health outcomes, comparative effectiveness research, PRO research and the use of PRO instruments can be applied at local decision-making levels, including support of clinical practice. Experience communicating technical and complex concepts and results effectively to various audiences to impact decision-making. Preferred Qualifications If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Advanced scientific degree, e.g. PhD, PharmD or equivalent in health 0utcomes or similar. ​ Applied experience in utilizing evidence for the development of HTA submissions, reimbursement and/or medical engagement. Experience in above country and in country roles. Direct Payer experience. Launch experience. Skills Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, Evidence Based Decision Making, Flexible Mindset, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Patient Journey Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 122,250 to EUR 203,750The 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 e