Associate Director, HEOR Strategy, Dermatology
About The Position
The Associate Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Strategy, Dermatology leads development and execution of HEOR projects for on-market and/or pipeline assets. The role represents HEOR as the brand or asset leader on cross-functional asset and brand teams and pipeline commercialization teams, and is accountable for HEOR strategy and execution for at least one asset or indication in the US or internationally. The position may have one to two full-time direct reports. The role oversees project design and conduct, communicates findings and their strategic impact to internal and external audiences, and provides HEOR strategic leadership aligned with business goals. It ensures project plans align with product strategy and commercial interests, shares execution updates and decisions, and collaborates with product team members to develop innovative strategies and build support. The Associate Director is accountable for end-to-end delivery of the HEOR work under their remit, from strategy development through content pull-through, and partners with HEOR Center of Excellence functions to ensure HEOR is represented in cross-functional discussions. The role requires executive presence and the ability to engage with senior leaders.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in health economics or a related discipline.
- At least eight years of work experience with a master's degree, or four years with a PhD; fellowship experience may count.
- Clinical research experience is strongly recommended; pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
- Typically, at least three years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a CRO, academia, or a health-related consulting company, plus expert knowledge in a relevant therapeutic specialty.
- Proven leadership in a cross-functional global team environment and ability to interact internally and externally in support of global business strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of the global regulatory, HTA, and PR&A landscape, and understanding of other development-related functions across all phases of drug development.
- Experience with RWE, ITC, or economic modeling.
- Experience leading complex products and/or clinical development in support of pipeline development and/or on-market product support.
- Ability to handle work in areas with few established guidelines as well as complex regulated environments.
- High goal orientation and ability to focus on solutions as projects encounter challenges.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage scientific personnel in clinical research, interact successfully with global senior management, and act as an HEOR project or group champion and spokesperson.
- Self-starter with a strong desire to see projects achieve commercial success.
Nice To Haves
- Professional training in a health field, such as MD or PharmD.
- PhD in Economics, Econometrics, (pharmaco)epidemiology, or another related field, with three years of relevant experience.
- Fellowship experience.
- Dermatology or HEOR experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design and conduct of projects and communicate findings and their strategic impact to internal and external audiences.
- Provide HEOR product leadership and strategic direction consistent with business goals established with cross-functional partners.
- Ensure project plans integrate with product strategic plans developed by matrix teams and align with commercial interests.
- Provide execution updates to product and functional management, make project execution decisions, and share those decisions.
- Collaborate with product team members to generate innovative ideas and build buy-in for strategies.
- Deliver the HEOR book of work end to end, from strategy development through content pull-through.
- Partner with relevant HEOR Center of Excellence functions to ensure a comprehensive HEOR voice in cross-functional meetings.
- Lead cross-functional teams and manage scientific personnel in clinical research.
- Develop creative and effective solutions to project priority conflicts, resource constraints, and other issues affecting project or group goals and deliverables.
- Direct compliance with complex governmental rules and regulations when applicable.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
