Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Associate Director (HYBRID)

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

2d•$176,000 - $264,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join its Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) group in Boston, MA. The Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director will participate in the shaping and execution of HEOR strategies that optimize the value proposition and supporting evidence of Vertex’s innovative renal pipeline asset, povetacicept, a dual inhibitor of the BAFF and APRIL pathways, currently in phase III.

Requirements

Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
Provides technical expertise in HEOR and can formulate and lead creative research projects and ensure conduct is technically and scientifically rigorous and reflects best HEOR practices
Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills to communicate difficult concepts and persuade others; comfortable communicating complex concepts and adapting presentation style to a variety of audiences.
Ability to apply knowledge of US healthcare system, global health technology appraisal requirements, and clinical development, to identify evidence gaps and formulate evidence generation strategies.
Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry, with spotless history of compliance and ethical workplace conduct

Responsibilities

Leads others to execute complex HEOR evidence generation including, cost-effective analysis and budget impact models, prospective and retrospective observational studies, ITCs, meta-analyses and systematic reviews, patient reported outcomes measure development and validation, and other research as needed to support the asset value
Gathers and synthesizes insights from Payers, KOLs and HEOR experts; stays current with scientific and policy trends and best practices and applies strategic and content expertise to strategy planning.
Applies best practices to provide key input to the design of Vertex observational research studies
Collaborates with the medical communications teams on publication strategy and ensure that dissemination of HEOR evidence is timely and has maximum impact
Partners and works closely with Global Pricing and Market Access to support production of GVD and Value Narrative