Director, HEOR Strategy - Aesthetics

AbbVie•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

AbbVie seeks a Director for the Aesthetics & Regenerative Medicine HEOR-Strategy team to lead strategic research for pipeline and on-market products, supporting approval, reimbursement, and differentiation. AbbVie has a robust Aesthetics & Regenerative Medicine portfolio with over 30 products in the pipeline, including both cash-pay and reimbursed drugs and devices. The role requires expertise in patient-centered outcomes research, HEOR strategy, and regulatory submissions, with responsibilities spanning both cash-pay and reimbursed portfolios. The Director may manage 1-2 direct reports.

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

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.

Responsibilities

Lead patient centered outcomes research (PCOR) and collaborate with the clinical development organization on co-primary and secondary PRO endpoints required for approval globally
Lead PRO strategy, PRO development/implementation, and global regulatory submissions to enable approvals for drugs and devices
Develop and execute HEOR strategic plans, including real-world evidence studies, economic modeling, and payer dossier to support product approval, market access, reimbursement, and differentiation
Develop strategic plans and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities
Build strong partnerships with HEOR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to maintain a unified cross-functional HEOR presence
Lead HEOR projects design, execution, and scientific communication of findings at congresses and in peer-reviewed journals
Foster cross-functional collaboration and effectively engage senior leaders
Exhibit executive presence and effectively engage senior leaders and external KOLs