Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research Lead
About The Position
The Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Lead works onsite daily at Abbott Diagnostics’ Infectious Disease Business Unit in Lake Forest, Illinois, and reports to the Head of Value, Access, & Outcomes within Medical & Scientific Affairs. The role leads global HEOR strategies for Abbott’s Infectious Disease Rapid Diagnostics portfolio, generating clinical, economic, and operational evidence from pipeline development through the product lifecycle. Expertise in HEOR modeling is required. The position partners with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and optimize Integrated Evidence Plans that support reimbursement and funding, policy decision-making, and value communications. It oversees real-world evidence studies, outcomes research, and health economic modeling, including cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses, to demonstrate the value of point-of-care rapid diagnostics. The role also leads evidence synthesis, evaluates and improves existing evidence-generation assets, translates model outputs into decision-relevant insights, engages external stakeholders and vendors, and leads publication and scientific communication strategies.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in health economics or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
- At least 10 years of experience in HEOR, Market Access, or health policy within pharma, MedTech, consulting, or CRO.
- Demonstrated success influencing global payer decision-making.
- Proven leadership in designing, implementing, and publishing HEOR/RWE studies and economic models that shaped reimbursement or access outcomes.
- Deep understanding of global HTA processes, payer evidence requirements, and healthcare financing systems, including the US and EU.
- Strong record of external engagement, including HTA, payer advisory boards, academic partnerships, and scientific congresses.
- Experience leading cross-functional and international projects.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Expertise in HEOR modeling.
Nice To Haves
- PhD with a strong focus in Health Economics or a similar field.
- At least 10 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, or point-of-care diagnostics, with strong knowledge of the healthcare industry.
- Diagnostics and/or medical device experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in health economic modeling, scientific analytics, and evidence generation.
- Results-oriented approach with excellent project management and organization skills.
- Experience working globally across diverse markets.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to influence in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Infectious Disease experience.
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead global HEOR and real-world evidence strategy aligned with business priorities for pipeline and marketed diagnostic products.
- Integrate HEOR early into product development, clinical strategy, and lifecycle management.
- Lead the design and execution of HEOR evidence generation, including real-world evidence studies, health economic modeling, and outcomes research.
- Integrate clinical and operational outcomes into evidence strategies to demonstrate real-world impact.
- Lead evidence synthesis, including systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and indirect treatment comparisons.
- Evaluate existing evidence-generation assets, such as economic models, for methodological rigor and identify opportunities for improvement across the product lifecycle.
- Translate model outputs into stakeholder-ready insights, incorporate market feedback into analyses, and ensure analyses are relevant to access decisions.
- Partner with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Marketing, and Commercial teams to align evidence strategy with product objectives.
- Engage key opinion leaders, payers, and academic partners to inform evidence strategies and ensure relevance.
- Lead and collaborate with external vendors to deliver high-quality evidence-based studies and models.
- Lead HEOR publication strategy, including congress presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Ensure timely dissemination of evidence to internal and external stakeholders.
- Translate complex HEOR findings into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities with an international company.
- Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
- FreeU education benefit, offering a path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
