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Reference #: 393951 Site Name: UK - London - Brentford, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Apr 15 2024 We're excited to be moving to our vibrant new home on New Oxford Street in central London from the end of June 2024. At GSK HQ, we're building an energising space where we can connect, collaborate and get ahead of disease together. Designed especially for us, it'll be one of the healthiest workplaces in the world, with best-in-class tech and bright, light spaces to help us thrive.

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The Real-World Analytics (RWA) team uses methodological expertise for the analysis of existing complex health data sets, commonly known as Real World Data (RWD) - the majority falling into two categories, claims data and Electronic Health Record (EHR) data.  This role will encompasstTeam leadership of RWA scientists deployed to support Respiratory/Immunology Research Unit (RIRU - currently the most complex RU at GSK), in close partnership with Real World Data Management and Programming (RWDMP - Bangalore based programming team) and Real World Data Strategy and Partnership (RWDS) functions. The RWA team supports the delivery of rapid analytics in response to requests from external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, payers) and internal stakeholders (e.g., indication sequencing, Governance review, new business development), as well as scientifically credible, high-quality and fit for purpose Real World Evidence (RWE) aligned with the needs of regulators, the scientific community, and decision makers responsible for granting access and reimbursement. Increasingly, the RWA team will also be involved in strategic discussions around novel applications of RWD to meet cross-functional needs across the enterprise, and conceptualization of self-service analytic solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based upon evolving business needs.

Leadership Lead a mid-sized team of RWA Scientists in multiple locations Serves on the RWDA Leadership Team (RWDALT) and provides strategic leadership and recommendations on the use of RWD for evidence generation or decision-making Work in alignment with the VP and Head of RWDA to drive the RWA vision of the team, including key growth areas and metrics for reporting, and alignment with broader GSK objectives and values Knowledgeable of asset evidence needs and a contributor to priorities, in collaboration with other RU leaders Manage/coordinate a portfolio of projects that can be delivered in-house to expected timelines and quality, including resource allocation, and supporting all necessary steps for study execution i.e., study design, protocol development and review, programming and analysis, scientific input and results interpretation, and report development Prioritize deployment of resources in alignment with the RIRU Epidemiology leads, including the Research lead, to meet the needs of a complex portfolio of assets. As one of the most senior member of RWA leadership, act as the single point representing the RWA function as needed Serves as delegate to the Head of RWDA on key growth initiatives, including future strategic directions for RWE capabilities to ensure GSK maintains a leading position in this field Leads initiatives to contribute to RWA vision and ensure RWA process standards are in place internally to reflect RWA work

Collaboration and Teamwork Proactively influence team members regarding appropriate research/statistical design and analytics delivery through various engagement forums: at the Integrated Evidence Team (IET), as part of a study team (in-sourced or out-sourced), and in coordination with the Real-Worl Data Management and Programming (RWDMP) team Stay abreast of the latest methodology and technology developments through continuous monitoring of the external landscape and engagement with professional societies Develop strong partnerships with various internal stakeholders to identify robust, innovative, and efficient methods to conduct value evidence generation studies Informs and influences external strategic initiatives in the use of RWD within the pharmaceutical industry to maximize their value to GSK Maintain strong partnership with RD Tech to ensure the technology strategy aligns closely with the vision and evolution of RWA/RWDMP team

Methodological and Technical Expertise Provide scientific, methodological, and analytical expertise in RWD to execute a portfolio of studies and analytic projects to meet disease and asset level evidence needs in RIRU Participate in the Protocol Review Committee (PRC) and relevant scientific review and endorsement processes, as needed; this includes fulfilling the rotational role of PRC co-chair for a period of 2 years

Talent Management Recruit and retain team of RWA Scientists Develop appropriate training materials to support role specific and personal skillset development, and identify/support internal and external training opportunities Mentor team members

Basic Qualifications

Masters Degree in a quantitative discipline such as epidemiology, outcomes research, health services research, health informatics, or biostatistics Extensive experience working with RWD for use in pharmacoepidemiology and/or health outcomes research with good practical knowledge of biostatistics applied to clinical/epidemiological research Deep knowledge of the US healthcare system and the data which derive from them Prior team leadership experience, specifically leading a small-to-mid-sized team and managing direct reports Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and enjoy finding efficient and innovative solutions to challenging problems Self-reliant with the ability to lead the team to deliver robust, timely, high-quality analytics Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry to effectively engage in strategic discussions and influence cross-functional stakeholders Fluent in written and spoken English to effectively communicate and able to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications A strong understanding of drug development processes and strategies, with proven ability to guide the analysts to effectively engage with matrix stakeholders and apply statistical thinking to meet project and/or business objectives PhD in a quantitative discipline such as epidemiology, outcomes research, health services research, health informatics, or biostatistics

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