Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Specialty

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

3d•$160,500 - $305,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, HEOR leads the development & execution of projects for on-market and/or pipeline development assets, who is the brand/asset leader representing HEOR on cross functional asset/brand teams and in the pipeline commercialization teams. He or she is responsible for developing and implementing HEOR strategy and tactics for multiple products and/or indications spanning US and global responsibilities. The role requires technical expertise in HEOR, leveraging innovative evidence generation to optimize treatment decisions, support label expansion/enhancement, and maximize registration, while fostering a culture of learning and personal development.

Requirements

Advanced degree in health economics or related discipline
Minimum of seven years working experience with Master’s, five year with PhD (can include fellowship experience).
Professional training in a health field (MD, PharmD, etc.) is a plus
Clinical research experience strongly recommended; within pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Experience leading complex products and/or clinical development in support of pipeline development and on-market product
Typically 3+ years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry, CRO, academia or other health-related consulting company plus having expert knowledge in a relevant therapeutic specialty
Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional global team environment. Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy.
The Director must perform at times in previously uncharted territory with few, if any, established guidelines or procedures. At other times, exceedingly complex governmental rules and regulations must be followed. For problems surrounded by complex rules and regulations, the Director must be able to direct compliance knowledgeably and expeditiously.
Must be able to develop creative and effective solutions to inter- and intra-project priority conflicts, resource constraints and other problems which may impact project or group goals and deliverables across multiple programs.
High goal-orientation with the ability to see solutions rather than problems as projects encounter the inevitable ups and downs associated with new drug development or on-market product support.
Extensive knowledge of the global regulatory, HTA and PR&A landscape, as well as understanding of other development-related functions as they relate to all phases of drug development.
Skills to perform the dual roles of leading a cross functional team and managing scientific personnel in clinical research. Must be able to interact successfully with Senior Management globally (Executive staff, Area VPs, GMs etc.) and act as the HEOR project/group champion and spokesperson. Additionally, must be a self- starter and have a strong desire to see projects achieve commercial success.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Economics, Econometrics, or (pharmaco)epidemiology or any other related field with 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees the design and conduct, of projects and effectively communicates the findings and strategic impact of findings to internal and external audiences
Provides product leadership to HEOR strategic direction for consistent with business goals established in conjunction with the appropriate cross functional partners.
Ensures project plan integrates and aligns with the product strategic plans from matrix teams as well as commercial interests. Provides updates on execution of plans to product as well as functional management, owns, then shares project execution decisions. In the development of product strategic plans he/she liaises with other members of the product team to generate innovative ideas and create buy-in to strategies
Accountable for end-to-end delivery of HEOR book of work under their remit, from strategy development to content pull through
Accountable to ensuring strong partnership with all relevant HEOR COE functions to ensure a comprehensive HEOR voice is represented in cross-functional meetings
Executive presence and ability to engage with senior leaders in a cross functional setting.