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Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$94K - $120K/yr

Responsible for leadership in assessing scientific research that contributes to the transformation of health outcomes research to achieve a substantial national/global leadership. This role will ...

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$93K - $118K/yr

Responsible for leadership in assessing scientific research that contributes to the transformation of health outcomes research to achieve a substantial national/global leadership. This role will ...

Research Scientist Senior

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$94K - $120K/yr

Responsible for leadership in assessing scientific research that contributes to the transformation of health outcomes research to achieve a substantial national/global leadership. This role will ...

Research Scientist Senior

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$94K - $120K/yr

Responsible for leadership in assessing scientific research that contributes to the transformation of health outcomes research to achieve a substantial national/global leadership. This role will ...

Research Scientist Senior

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$94K - $119K/yr

Responsible for leadership in assessing scientific research that contributes to the transformation of health outcomes research to achieve a substantial national/global leadership. This role will ...

Research Scientist Senior

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$94K - $120K/yr

Responsible for leadership in assessing scientific research that contributes to the transformation of health outcomes research to achieve a substantial national/global leadership. This role will ...

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How much do health outcomes research jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for health outcomes research in the United States is $58,746.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Health Outcomes Research job?

A Health Outcomes Research job focuses on evaluating the impact of healthcare interventions, treatments, and policies on patient outcomes, costs, and quality of care. Professionals in this field use data analysis, statistical methods, and real-world evidence to assess the effectiveness and value of medical interventions. They often work in pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions to support decision-making and improve patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Health Outcomes Research position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Health Outcomes Research, a strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health is essential, often requiring a master’s or doctoral degree. Experience with statistical software (like SAS, R, or STATA), familiarity with real-world data sources, and sometimes certifications such as Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) are valuable. Analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills help professionals translate complex findings into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. These competencies are vital for designing robust studies, interpreting health data effectively, and influencing healthcare decision-making.

What are some typical projects or responsibilities for someone in Health Outcomes Research?

Professionals in Health Outcomes Research typically design and carry out studies to assess the effectiveness, safety, and value of healthcare interventions, including pharmaceuticals, treatments, or medical devices. They often work with large health datasets, collaborate with clinicians, statisticians, and policy experts, and may write reports or present findings to both internal and external audiences. Day-to-day tasks may include data analysis, literature reviews, protocol development, and supporting health economics evaluations. This role is highly interdisciplinary and offers the opportunity to influence clinical practice, healthcare policy, and patient care outcomes through evidence-based research.

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Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead, Specialty Medicines

Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead, Specialty Medicines

GlaxoSmithKline

Switzerland, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


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8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Robust health outcomes data is necessary to support launch optimization, reimbursement and maintain market position in today's healthcare environment. Evidence must be developed throughout the product lifecycle as standard of care changes, new competitors are introduced, and patents expire on existing competitors. We need to engage with our customers to understand how they define value and to effectively collaborate with them to ensure we are generating evidence that that is impactful for payers, health systems, providers, and patients.

The role of Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research (GRWE& HO) Lead is critical to achieving this ambition by ensuring 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 essential for the alignment of evidence with the requirements of customers responsible for marketing authorization, recommendation and reimbursement leading to successful patient access, product use and commercial success.

The role will be a key member of the Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Specialty LT and other relevant matrix leadership teams. The Senior Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Research Lead will be accountable for ensuring team members engage closely with medical and matrix stakeholders and partner effectively in data generation plan (DGP) planning, design, execution, translation, and dissemination for the specialty asset.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following...

  • Provide leadership, management, and development of Data Generation book of work.

  • Partner effectively with matrix stakeholders in planning and design of the DGP for the asset, drive disciplined execution of studies and activities, translate results, and disseminate data and research findings to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

  • Provide scientific leadership for best practice in real world evidence/ non-interventional study methodologies, including enabling external scientific advice, ensuring appropriate protocol review committee's advice sought and incorporated.

  • Drive innovation and inform ideas and options through effective engagement with external experts, clinical guideline groups, HTA agencies, methodology and policy forums, and by leveraging knowledge of the external policy and decision maker environment to enable more efficient evidence development for the asset across the lifecycle (e.g. discovery, launching and life cycle management assets).

  • Integrate excellent understanding of the evolving global health technology assessment bodies, clinical guidelines groups, policy decision makers and payer environment, including recommendation, reimbursement, pricing, and access in relevant therapy area.

  • Lead discussions with key stakeholders on prioritization of data generation in order to meet business and customer needs.

  • Deliver the materials to inform internal governance decision making (e.g. Medical Review Board, etc).

  • Facilitate alignment and partnership to enable more effective interactions within the complex stakeholder matrix, e.g. clinical, commercial, market access, medical affairs functions, priority market LOCs as well as external third-party suppliers.

  • Represent GSK in external collaborations, engagement and scientific evidence requirements with scientific partners, reimbursement bodies and other decision makers.

  • Drive quality and compliance through team to ensure trust for the evidence that is delivered.

  • Drive discipline in performance reporting and ensure studies are delivered according to plan and within budget.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

  • PhD, PharmD or equivalent level qualification in health outcomes, patient reported outcomes, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health, or life sciences.

  • 5+ years working in global pharmaceuticals in a leadership role with line management experience.

  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate customer needs into actionable data generation plan.

  • Methods expertise to guide and lead team in delivering robust payer evidence deliverables and credibility to engage meaningfully with external experts & leaders in the field.

  • Knowledge of the diversity and complexity of healthcare markets, health technology assessment agencies, and reimbursement decision making globally, in region and in local markets.

  • Understanding of 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.

  • Deep knowledge and strong communication skills are critical for interpreting and translating complex concepts and results effectively to a variety of audiences to impact decision making.

  • Deep knowledge of drug development and therapy area.

  • Strong matrix leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and build credibility across the enterprise.

  • Experience across product lifecycles.

  • Experience leading a complex portfolio of projects, stakeholders, and other analytic staff in a senior role.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

  • Advanced scientific or business degree specialized in Health Outcomes or similar.

  • Experience in above country and in country roles.

  • Experience in the hepatology therapeutic area.

  • Experience supporting assets in complex competitor landscapes.

  • Direct Payer experience.

  • Launch experience.

  • Portfolio of high value publications and/or scientific promotions.

Why GSK?

Our values and expectationsare 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. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

  • Agile and distributed decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk

  • Managing individual and team performance.

  • Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.

  • Implementing change initiatives and leading change.

  • Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in teams.

  • Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning both internally and externally.

  • Developing people and building a talent pipeline.

  • Translating strategy into action - a compelling narrative, motivating others, setting objectives and delegation.

  • Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

  • Budgeting and forecasting, commercial and financial acumen.

#LI-GSK

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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 end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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GlaxoSmithKline is a globally recognized pharmaceutical and healthcare company based in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Originated from a merger between Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham in 2000, the company excels in the pharmaceutical industry and holds a leading position in making medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer. They adhere to core values of transparency, integrity, respect for people, and patient-focus, reflecting in their endeavors to conduct research and deliver innovative healthcare solutions to patients and consumers worldwide.

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