Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research
About The Position
Summit Therapeutics is seeking a Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, to join our mission of developing Ivonescimab, a novel and unique immunotherapy with the potential to help patients suffering from life-threatening cancers. The Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) will lead initiatives to generate and communicate evidence that enhances product value and informs access strategies. This position entails developing and executing comprehensive health economics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence (RWE) plans in alignment with medical affairs strategies, clinical development objectives, and commercial approaches to support product value propositions and optimize market access. The role is responsible for disseminating scientific evidence to inform providers, payers, population-based decision makers (PBDMs), and patients about the value proposition of ivonescimab. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adept at collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Masters, PharmD or PhD) in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, Public Health or related field
- Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in healthcare industry with direct experience in global value proposition development, payer, HTA, and relevant policymaker interactions and strong patient-centered focus
- Direct experience in Oncology, preferably non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Expertise in US and global market access, reimbursement processes, and health technology assessment methods.
- Proficiency in cost effectiveness analysis (CEA), budget impact modeling (BIM), systematic literature reviews (SLRs), indirect treatment comparisons (ITCs), statistical analyses, and real-world evidence (RWE) generation.
- Strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills, with a track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders, and proactively drive goals
Responsibilities
- Lead global and regional HEOR strategies and evidence generation projects to support market access and product value.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Market Access to integrate HEOR initiatives into broader strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.
- Oversee the development, review, and dissemination of high-quality HEOR outputs, including protocols, analytic plans, publications, and field materials.
- Provide training and develop relevant health care economic information (HCEI) materials to support field teams
- Support value demonstration tactics for Health Technology Assessment (HTA), including EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) and payer assessments
- Maintain awareness of the quickly evolving global HTA and reimbursement landscape, help educate organization on developments within HEOR
- Ensure scientific rigor and strategic alignment in all evidence generation activities.
- Lead development of high-quality publications, posters, and presentations to communicate HEOR findings effectively
- Develop and maintain strong alignment with the managed care liaison team to obtain insights from external stakeholders and adjust evidence generation plans accordingly
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
