Description
GSK's Asia Development Sciences team plays a critical role in generating high-quality evidence to support R&D decision making and regulatory submissions. The Senior Director, Asia Real-World Data Strategy & External Partnerships Lead will define and lead the real-world data (RWD) strategy for Asia, focusing on China and Japan.
The role involves building and managing strategic collaborations with governmental bodies, academic institutions, hospital networks, CROs, and data providers to ensure compliant, sustainable access to high-quality data.
Key responsibilities include:
- Defining and refining the Asia RWD strategy for Development Sciences
- Mapping and monitoring the Asia RWD landscape and translating insights into strategic priorities
- Providing thought leadership on RWD/RWE within Development Sciences
- Identifying, securing, and managing strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
- Designing and implementing collaboration frameworks and governance models
- Establishing long-term strategic relationships with external partners
- Representing Asia Development Sciences in external RWD/RWE forums and industry collaborations
- Serving as the primary Asia interface to Global RWD Strategy, Epidemiology, and Evidence Generation organizations
- Facilitating knowledge exchange between Asia and global teams
- Championing the visibility and strategic value of Asia data ecosystems
- Working with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Procurement, and Tech/Data teams to define and maintain compliant data-access frameworks
- Ensuring all Asia RWD partnership activities comply with local laws and regulations
- Anticipating and responding to regulatory and policy changes impacting RWD/RWE in Asia
- Leading structured evaluations of potential and existing Asia RWD partners
- Maintaining and communicating a consolidated view of the Asia RWD partner portfolio
- Providing regular updates and recommendations to governance bodies and senior leaders
- Providing strategic and operational support for oversight of RWE studies in key Asia LOCs
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, or a related discipline, or an MD with significant experience in RWD/RWE strategy and evidence generation.
Minimum requirements include:
- Demonstrated experience defining and/or executing RWD/RWE strategies and/or external data partnership strategies, with substantial experience in Asia markets
- Proven track record of building, leading, and sustaining complex external collaborations involving health data
- Experience working with diverse healthcare RWD sources
- Strong understanding of international and local RWD regulations, guidelines, and policy frameworks
Preferred skills include:
- Fluency in Mandarin and/or Japanese
- Strong strategic thinking and systems perspective
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across cultures, disciplines, and time zones