Associate Director, HEOR

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments and a robust pipeline. This role is responsible for recommending strategic direction, developing, and executing plans for assigned product/disease specific projects to determine and express the health care value of Neurocrine marketed products or developmental compounds. The Associate Director will work closely with HEOR leadership and partner with various internal teams, including Product Development, Medical Affairs, Brand, Clinical, Managed Care, and Health Care Advocacy, to develop information that supports informed healthcare decisions by patients, clinicians, and payers regarding Neurocrine products. Strong leadership is essential, with an emphasis on strategic thinking, anticipating future needs, setting clear direction, and building high-performing teams that foster motivation and deliver measurable impact.

Requirements

• MS degree in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 8+ years of Pharmaceutical industry experience in a HEOR role with direct research experience preferred; completion of an HEOR 2-year fellowship with a research focus desired OR PhD or PharmD in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 5+ years of similar experience noted above.
• Previous managerial / functional management experience also required.
• Emerging as an internal thought leader with technical and/or business expertise.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own area of expertise to solve problems.
• Applies in-depth understanding and may guide others on how own discipline integrates within the department as well as impact to other departments and understands contribution to Neurocrine's achievement of business objectives.
• Proven expertise in the creation of U.S. based HTA submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.).
• Ability to synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information are required.
• Excellent SAS or other statistical programming skills.
• Strong knowledge in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and possible economic modeling is highly preferred.
• Expertise in engaging large U.S. based payors or HTA organizations.

Nice To Haves

• completion of an HEOR 2-year fellowship with a research focus desired
• possible economic modeling is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Recommends strategic direction for and develops and executes plans for assigned product/disease specific projects to determine and express the health care value of Neurocrine marketed products or developmental compound.
• Works closely with HEOR leadership, partners with Product Developmental Team, Key Stakeholders within the Medical Affairs team, Brand Team, Clinical Team and Departments dedicated to Managed Care or Health Care Advocacy to develop information that allows patient, clinicians and payers to make informed health care decisions regarding Neurocrine products.
• Uses functional strategy for work area and translates into operational and tactical plans.
• Sets priorities, proposes project designs to assist in the creation of product specific evidence to inform value assessment and market access.
• Collaborates with internal business partners to meet the evidence needs of external consumers.
• Manages vendors and relationships, holds them accountable to contractual obligations, participates in selection to potential ending relationship.
• Accountable for meeting assigned goals.
• Recommends talent for hire, develops and evaluates team members to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Provide direction to subordinate managers in various areas, groups, and/or operations.
• Manages the resolution complex business / scientific problems that impact success or address future processes/outcomes.
• Applies advanced analytical thought and judgment.
• Develops new or innovative solutions to existing and/or novel problems.
• Regularly interacts with senior leadership to influence policy and negotiate decisions within area of responsibility.
• Represents Neurocrine at professional events and may present data and findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager