Director HOVA

Sobi•Waltham, MA

About The Position

About the Team: The Health Outcomes Value and Access (HOVA) team is responsible for developing and implementing health economics and clinical value messaging strategies to support market access, reimbursement, and evidence generation for Sobi's portfolio. This position will collaborate across a wide array of Sobi stakeholders, including Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Global Marketing and Medical, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure the creation and utilization of robust health economics and outcomes research. The role also involves working internally, as well as with third-party vendors to ensure compliance and the effective administration of related activities.

Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, DO, PharmD), Ph.D. in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field
Master's degree with extensive experience may be considered
Minimum of 5 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Consideration may be given to extensive professional experience within managed care organizations
Thorough understanding of the US healthcare system and payer landscape, with demonstrated business acumen related to patient access dynamics and reimbursement pathways
Experience in engaging with payers, HTA bodies, and other external stakeholders.
Strong publication record and experience presenting at scientific conferences.
Strong strategic, analytical, and methodological skills in health economics and outcomes research
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Exceptional communication skills, with proven ability to effectively present complex scientific information to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to operate with integrity and urgency in a fast-paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment
Competitive spirit with a strong drive to achieve results
Open to feedback and coaching with a commitment to continual learning and improvement
Entrepreneurial, flexible, and results-focused with a high degree of intellectual curiosity, honesty, and capability
Low ego and humble in spirit despite a track record of outstanding performance

Nice To Haves

Expertise in oncology, immunology, and/or rare disease is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Engage with payers, health technology assessment (HTA) bodies, and other external stakeholders to communicate the value of Sobi's products.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and external HOVA experts, including prioritized payer accounts.
Serve as an outcomes expert at key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, and internal meetings. Support field-based cross-functional teams to provide medical outcomes expertise in access engagements. Lead strategic medical and HEOR engagements with internal stakeholders including account executives and partnership leads
Assess clinical and economic data gaps at key accounts and collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide insight into HOVA needs
Foster collaborative, results-driven partnerships across internal teams to ensure a unified approach to payer messaging
Support the design, operations, and oversight of health economics and outcomes research studies, including cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact models, and real-world evidence studies
Support evidence generation planning including collaboration to with internal stakeholders to identify data gaps and meaningful research questions
Collaborate with clinical and medical teams to identify data needs and ensure the generation of robust, relevant evidence.
Lead the development of HOVA publications, presentations, and other scientific communications.
Develop tools to communicate value of Sobi products to key stakeholders
Operating at the highest level of Sobi compliance and professional standards. Adherence to compliant behavior is an expectation at Sobi and demonstrated by embracing ethical decision-making practices and guidelines in all aspects of our organization
Solid working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards relevant to pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

Benefits

Competitive compensation for your work
Generous time off policy
Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
Emphasis on work/life balance
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.