Director, US HEOR Strategy Lead - Rheumatology (RA, GCA, and SLE)

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Leads the development & execution of HEOR strategy and initiatives for multiple on-market and/or pipeline development assets. Is the brand/asset leader representing HEOR on cross functional teams and in the pipeline commercialization teams. Accountable for HEOR strategies and execution, looks to shape brand/asset/enterprise strategies by bringing in expertise and experience within and beyond his/her subject matter expertise. Ensures project plans across all products within their TA portfolio integrates and aligns with the product strategy plans from matrix groups as well as commercial interests and scientific integrity of studies. W/a view across TA assets, ensures there is no overlap of projects and leverages endeavors across the TA; provides updates on execution of plans to products as well as functional management. In the development of product strategic plans, liaises with other members of the product team to generate innovative ideas and get buy-in to strategies

Responsibilities

List up to 10 main responsibilities for the job. Include information about the accountability and scope.

• Oversees the design and conduct of multiple programs as well as effectively communicates the findings and strategic impact of findings to internal (Executive Leadership, Area VPs, GMs etc.) and external (e.g., HTAs/Payors, patient (advocacy groups) and KOLs etc.) audiences
• HEOR strategy lead interacting with cross-functional brand teams
• Determine, in collaboration with cross functional leaders, the global development strategy for new or marketed products and contribute to the Therapeutic Area Long Range Plan and Portfolio Planning
• Drives the design and aggressive execution of a high quality HEOR program supporting the therapeutic area strategy for pipeline products as well as on-market products that effectively and efficiently meets ethical, scientific, regulatory, commercial, and quality requirements
• In the post-marketing setting, this position is responsible for developing and executing product life-cycle and labeling strategies in collaboration with scientific and commercial team members across the TA portfolio. He/she is responsible for the scientific and communication excellence of all data elements agreed to by the matrix team
• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of HEOR book of work under their remit, from strategy development to content pull through
• Accountable to ensuring strong partnership with all relevant HEOR COE functions to ensure a comprehensive HEOR voice is represented in cross-functional meetings
• Executive presence and ability to engage with senior leaders in a cross functional setting.

• Advanced degree, MD, PharmD, MS in Economics, Econometrics, or (pharmaco)epidemiology
• Minimum of ten years working experience with Master’s, seven years with PhD/PharmD can include fellowship experience). Professional training in a health field (MD,PharmD, etc.) is a plus
• Experience leading complex products and/or clinical development in support of pipeline development and on-market product support. Experience within pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Must perform at times in previously uncharted territory with few, if any, established guidelines or procedures. At other times, exceedingly complex governmental rules and regulations must be followed. For problems surrounded by complex rules and regulations, the Director must be able to direct compliance knowledgeably and expeditiously
• Must be able to develop creative and effective solutions to inter- and intra-project priority conflicts, resource constraints and other problems which may impact project or group goals and deliverables across multiple programs
• Extensive knowledge of the global regulatory, HTA and PR&A landscape, as well as understanding of other development-related functions as they relate to all phases of drug development. Experience leading complex products and/or clinical development in support of pipeline development and on-market product support
• Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional global team environment. Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy. Additionally, this person must be able to interact successfully with Senior Management globally (Executive staff, Area VPs, GMs etc.) and act as the HEOR project/group champion and spokesperson
• High goal-orientation with the ability to see solutions rather than problems as projects encounter the inevitable ups and downs associated with new drug development or on-market product support. Must be a self- starter and have a strong desire to see projects achieve commercial success. Skills to perform the dual roles of leading a cross functional team and managing scientific personnel in clinical research
• Position will support RA/GCA/SLE

 

Key Stakeholders 

HEOR Leadership

Cross Functional leaders

 

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

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