Global Real-World Evidence & Health Economics & Outcomes Research (RWE & HEOR) Lead

Takeda•Boston, MA

2d•$154,400 - $242,550

About The Position

The Associate Director will help lead the design, execution, and dissemination of global real-world evidence (RWE) and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) studies supporting medical, value, reimbursement, market access, and lifecycle evidence needs across assigned assets, indications, or disease areas. The role identifies evidence gaps, shapes research priorities, and partners with stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Research and Development Strategy, Market Access, Epidemiology, Commercial, and regional teams to execute evidence-generation plans. The work supports healthcare decision-making by generating scientifically rigorous evidence and demonstrating the clinical, economic, and patient-centered value of therapies. The role also advances evidence generation through innovative methodologies, advanced analytics, digital capabilities, and artificial intelligence-enabled technologies. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and is a regular, full-time employee role.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in health economics, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, health services research, statistics, economics, pharmacy administration, medicine, or a related scientific discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience with a doctoral degree, or at least 7 years of relevant experience with a master's degree.
Demonstrated experience in real-world evidence, outcomes research, comparative effectiveness research, health economics, or related evidence-generation disciplines.
Experience leading observational studies, database analyses, evidence synthesis projects, economic evaluations, or outcomes research initiatives.
Strong understanding of healthcare systems, market access decision-making, payer evidence requirements, and HEOR methodologies.
Experience working effectively in matrixed cross-functional organizations and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong scientific and analytical skills, including the ability to critically evaluate study designs, data sources, analyses, and scientific outputs.
Experience communicating scientific evidence to diverse audiences and using advanced analytics, digital capabilities, or artificial intelligence-enabled technologies to support evidence-generation activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute evidence-generation plans for assigned assets, indications, and disease areas that support medical, market access, reimbursement, and patient care objectives.
Identify evidence gaps and research priorities by translating stakeholder needs into actionable research questions and evidence-generation activities.
Lead RWE and outcomes research studies, including observational research, database analyses, registries, comparative effectiveness studies, and external collaborations.
Oversee study design, protocol development, analysis review, interpretation of findings, and dissemination activities to ensure scientific rigor and methodological excellence.
Support health economics and value demonstration initiatives through evidence development that informs payer, provider, and healthcare system decision-making.
Represent scientific expertise externally through participation in congresses, professional meetings, research collaborations, and investigator engagements.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Evaluate and apply digital tools, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence-enabled technologies to advance innovation and analytical capabilities.