Associate VP - Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) - Global CMH

Eli Lilly and Company•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$243,000 - $356,400

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Position Overview We are seeking an exceptional leader to lead our Real-World Evidence (RWE) function for Lilly Cardiometabolic Health (CMH). This individual will report to the President of Lilly CMH and sit on the CMH Leadership Team, with responsibility for shaping our RWE strategy and portfolio of projects, managing a team of RWE scientists, delivering strong evidence to support registration plans, new uses and NILEX, and demonstrate the value of our medicines. This includes our portfolio of groundbreaking therapies across obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and related metabolic conditions.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in epidemiology, health services research, outcomes research, biostatistics, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in real-world evidence, outcomes research, or epidemiology within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of leading RWE teams and delivering high-quality evidence generation programs
Deep expertise in real-world data sources (claims, EHR, registries) and advanced analytic methods for observational studies
Strong understanding of cardiometabolic diseases and their treatment landscape
Demonstrated success in establishing and managing external research partnerships
Experience supporting regulatory submissions with RWE (FDA, EMA)
Excellent scientific writing and communication skills with multiple peer-reviewed publications
Strong leadership, collaboration, and influence skills across matrixed organizations
Experience with novel data sources including wearables, patient-generated data, and digital health platforms
Knowledge of health economics and value demonstration methodologies (HEOR, budget impact, cost-effectiveness)
Familiarity with FDA guidance on RWE for regulatory decision-making
Experience in cardiometabolic therapeutic categories including incretins, amylins, insulins, and lipid-lowering medications
Track record of identifying and advancing NILEX opportunities through RWE

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management Provide strategic oversight of the cardiometabolic RWE portfolio, aligning evidence generation with business objectives Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners including Medical Affairs, Commercial, Patient/Regulatory Affairs (PRA), and Development teams to identify evidence gaps and establish project priorities Oversee the design, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of RWE studies across cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders Ensure all RWE projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest scientific standards Execute publication and communication strategies that maximize scientific impact and visibility of RWE findings
Team Leadership & Development Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team of RWE scientists with diverse expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, and outcomes research Foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the RWE team Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for team members Build team capabilities in emerging RWE methodologies and data sources
External Partnerships & Collaboration Forge strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions, research organizations, and healthcare data companies to access novel data sets and advanced analytic capabilities Identify and evaluate external collaborators with unique data assets (e.g., EHR systems, claims databases, registries, wearable device data) Negotiate and manage collaboration agreements that advance Lilly's RWE objectives Represent Lilly in external scientific forums and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in real-world evidence
Evidence Generation for Business Impact Generate real-world evidence to support regulatory submissions and post-approval requirements, working closely with development teams Identify new therapeutic uses and potential New Indication for a Licensed Product (NILEX) opportunities through analysis of real-world data patterns Demonstrate the clinical and economic value of Lilly's cardiometabolic medicines through rigorous comparative effectiveness research, health outcomes studies, and health economic analyses Translate RWE findings into actionable insights for commercial strategy and medical affairs initiatives
Scientific Excellence & Thought Leadership Ensure all RWE studies adhere to best practices in study design, analysis, and reporting (ISPOR guidelines, STROBE, etc.) Develop and implement innovative methodologies for causal inference, comparative effectiveness, and patient outcomes assessment Drive scientific disclosure through high-impact publications, presentations at major conferences, and engagement with the scientific community Stay current with evolving regulatory guidance on RWE and ensure compliance across all studies

Benefits

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

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