Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research Lead
About The Position
The Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Lead is a key leader in Abbott Diagnostics’ Value, Access, & Outcomes organization, supporting the Infectious Disease Rapid Diagnostics portfolio. The role leads the development and execution of global HEOR strategies and generates economic, clinical, and operational evidence for pipeline and on-market products throughout their lifecycles. It requires expertise in HEOR modeling. The position develops and optimizes Integrated Evidence Plans with cross-functional partners to support reimbursement and funding, policy decisions, and value communications. It designs and oversees real-world evidence studies, outcomes research, and health economic models, including cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses, to demonstrate the value of Abbott’s point-of-care rapid diagnostics. The role is based on site daily in Lake Forest, Illinois, and reports to the Head of Value, Access, & Outcomes within Medical & Scientific Affairs.
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, with demonstrated success influencing global payer decision-making.
- Proven leadership 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, or scientific congresses.
- Experience leading cross-functional and international projects.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior internal and external stakeholders.
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 organizational 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 on workflow efficiency, healthcare resource utilization, and patient-reported outcomes.
- 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 to improve them across the product lifecycle.
- Translate model outputs into stakeholder-ready insights, incorporate market feedback into analyses, and ensure relevance to access decision-making.
- Partner with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Marketing, and Commercial teams to align evidence strategies 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 evidence dissemination and translate complex HEOR findings into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Employees can 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 an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree.
- Career development opportunities with an international company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
