Director, US Real-World Evidence and Health Outcome Research

GSK•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will serve as the US Real-World Evidence and Health Outcomes Research (RWE&HOR) lead dedicated to supporting GSK’s oncology hematology portfolio. Reporting to the Hematology Lead within the US RWE/HO Oncology team, this individual will lead RWE generation and support potential new indication launches in the US. RWE&HOR research for hematology and potential new indication launches in in the US. Lead high-priority RWE/HO studies supporting hematology and potential new indication launches in the US. Lead Value Evidence and Strategy Team (VEST) meetings, aligning cross-functional stakeholders on evidence priorities, strategy, and execution. You will be accountable to conduct RWE&HOR research by aligning across cross-functional stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a proven record of health economics and outcomes research strategy development and execution, leadership and research goal attainment. This is a highly visible and strategically important role for GSK. We are looking for an inspiring health economics and outcomes research leader and highly experienced researcher who can lead the way.

Requirements

MS or PhD in health economics and outcomes research or related discipline (economics, sociology, epidemiology, other)
3 + years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry including field research facing role, or related field within US Oncology experience.
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to negotiate and clearly communicate the value and need for real-world evidence to key external Oncology customers.
Experience developing and executing RWE&HOR research and real world data plan by aligning both with internal and external stakeholders.
Designing publication plans and having a presence RWE&HOR studies at major clinical congresses.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with managing real world evidence including evaluating real world data sources.
Knowledge and experience with appropriate study designs and methods.
Experience working with US customers to build long term relationships to conduct RWE&HOR research.
Knowledge and understanding of requirements for protocol development, disclosure and publication of real-world evidence.
Strong understanding of US healthcare system, payer evidence needs, value demonstration, reimbursement, and access, with the ability of translate evidence into actionable business and customer insights.
Drives culture of trust, respect, transparency, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring strategic alignment with key internal stakeholders (US medical, commercial, market access, and Global RWE/HOR, Global medical affairs and market access)
Responsible for the management of vendors in execution of HEOR projects.
Working with the study delivery leads by maintaining a budget spreadsheet along with study timelines.
Responsible for ensuring that RWE&HOR research studies (e.g., retrospective database or chart review; meta-analysis/indirect comparison, prospective longitudinal, health economic models, post-hoc analyses) are executed and tracked appropriately.
Develop and maintain strong alignment with the Field Based Payer Medical Teams to obtain insights from the external customers. Adjust plans accordingly to support reimbursement and access for GSK products.
Apply negotiation skills internally and externally to ensure the value of HEOR evidence is used to maximum advantage for GSK products.