Senior Director, Global HEVA Neurology, Early and Pipeline Assets

Sanofi•Morristown, NJ

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. As a global pharmaceutical leader, we are committed to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. Our mission drives us to pursue breakthrough therapies and innovative solutions that address the world's most challenging health conditions. We believe that when we bring together diverse perspectives, cutting-edge science, and unwavering dedication to patients, we can achieve extraordinary outcomes that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions worldwide. Our brain is the epicenter of humanity’s identity. When disease disrupts self-identity and self-reliance, the impact can be life altering. Our mission is to help people live for the moment, not for the disease. We are one bold HEOR team leveraging innovative HEOR to transform patient care and access. As HEOR experts, we lead the generation and dissemination of robust, business-relevant evidence to demonstrate value and drive access to medicines. The HEVA organization is driven by five core values that define how we work and deliver impact. We operate as One Team, partnering without boundaries while pursuing a Bold Purpose through ambitious, measurable goals. Grounded in Scientific Excellence with Relevance and deep technical expertise, we embrace Innovation in Action to transform how we research and deliver Impact for People, creating meaningful outcomes for patients, the healthcare ecosystem, and our colleagues who make it all possible. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, or a related field.
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in health economics, epidemiology, public health, economics, or related field required.
Advanced proficiency in health economic modeling, real-world evidence generation, evidence synthesis, and outcomes research methodologies.
Proven ability to manage high-complexity assets and therapeutic areas that require unique and innovative evidence generation.
Deep understanding of global health technology assessment processes and payer decision-making frameworks.
Expert knowledge of regulatory guidance on RWE (FDA, EMA) and promotional guidance differences between US and rest of world.
Proven track record of successful market access and reimbursement support through HEVA evidence and ability to influence decision-making of senior cross functional team members using HEVA developed insights and evidence.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across senior levels and functions.
Experience in Neurology required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Good project management skills with ability to manage timelines and deliverables while staying on budget.
Demonstrated proficiency in AI and digital tools for health economics research, including experience with AI-powered analytics platforms, machine learning applications for evidence synthesis, and digital data management systems; proven ability to leverage emerging technologies (such as generative AI tools and automated data analysis) to enhance research efficiency and drive innovation in HEOR evidence generation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of high-quality HEOR evidence and tools to support the early Neurology pipeline, working under the guidance of the Global HEVA Neurology Team Lead.
Deliver a robust HEVA evidence strategy for all assets under development for Alzheimer’s, wet and dry AMD, and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Input into the disease area strategies for Neurology.
Assist the Neurology Team Lead in mentoring more junior members of the Global HEVA team.
Drive measurable business impact through HEVA tactics that directly support commercial objectives and market access goals compliantly and efficiently.
Develop and execute comprehensive global HEVA strategies for the early neurology portfolio.
Partner with commercial teams to translate HEVA insights into actionable business strategies.
Support the team lead in mentoring and developing team members to build world-class HEVA capabilities within the organization.
Lead and participate in department wide, above therapeutic area initiatives with a growth and continuous improvement mindset.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the cross functional teams to ensure pricing and access decisions are aligned with the demonstratable value of assets for the early pipeline.
Align closely with the US HEVA team to ensure inclusion of US insights into global strategic plans.
Deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership.
Communicate complex health economics concepts and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders with clarity and impact.
Influence key business decisions through data-driven insights and strategic HEVA recommendations.
Ensure clinical development plans are designed to deliver true differentiation aligned to Sanofi Neurology Vision.
Oversee the design, execution, and publication of high-quality health economics and outcomes research studies to ensure the highest quality of evidence is delivered to support business objectives.
Develop comprehensive real-world evidence strategies that support product lifecycle management.
Ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compliance across all tactics.
Support the identification of areas of focus for the early pipeline to set Sanofi up for future success.
Keep updated all epidemiology for areas of interest to support accurate assessment of opportunity.
Execute all HEVA tactics at the highest level of quality to compliantly further HEOR evidence dissemination, application, and proactive and/or promotional use.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including payers, health technology assessment bodies, and academic institutions.
Represent Sanofi at major scientific conferences and industry forums.
Collaborate with external research partners and key opinion leaders to advance HEVA science.
Engage with regulatory agencies and health authorities on health economics and outcomes research matters.