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Job DescriptionThe Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) leads the development & execution of projects for on-market and/or pipeline development assets, who is the brand/asset leader representing HEOR on cross functional asset/brand teams and in the pipeline commercialization teams. He or she is accountable for HEOR strategies and execution for at least one asset and/or at least one indication for US or international. The director may have 1-2 full-time direct reports.
Responsibilities
Oversees the design and conduct, of projects and effectively communicates the findings and strategic impact of findings to internal and external audiences
- Provides product leadership to HEOR strategic direction for consistent with business goals established in conjunction with the appropriate cross functional partners.
- Ensures project plan integrates and aligns with the product strategic plans from matrix teams as well as commercial interests. Provides updates on execution of plans to product as well as functional management, owns, then shares project execution decisions. In the development of product strategic plans he/she liaises with other members of the product team to generate innovative ideas and create buy-in to strategies
- 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 in health economics or related discipline
- Minimum of eight years working experience with Master’s, four years with PhD (can include fellowship experience). Professional training in a health field (MD, PharmD, etc.) is a plus
- Preferred: PhD in Economics, Econometrics, or (pharmaco)epidemiology or any other related field with 3 years of relevant experience. A Fellowship is a plus
- Clinical research experience strongly recommended; within pharmaceutical industry preferred. Experience leading complex products and/or clinical development in support of pipeline development and on-market product
- Typically 3+ years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry, CRO, academia or other health-related consulting company plus having expert knowledge in a relevant therapeutic specialty
- Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional global team environment. Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy.
- The Director 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- RWE/ITC/Economic Modeling experience
- Experience leading complex products and/or clinical development in support of pipeline development and/or on-market product support.
- Skills to perform the dual roles of leading a cross functional team and managing scientific personnel in clinical research. 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. Additionally, must be a self- starter and have a strong desire to see projects achieve commercial success.
- Dermatology/HEOR experience a plus
This is a hybrid role based in Lake County, IL
Additional InformationApplicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- 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 long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Advanced degree in health economics or a related discipline
- At least 8 years of work experience with a master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD; fellowship experience may count
- PhD in Economics, Econometrics, pharmacoepidemiology, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience
- Professional training in a health field such as MD or PharmD
- Clinical research experience
- Pharmaceutical industry experience
- Typically 3 or more years of clinical development experience in pharmaceutical industry, CRO, academia, or a health-related consulting company
- Expert knowledge in a relevant therapeutic specialty
- Proven leadership experience in cross-functional global teams
- Knowledge of global regulatory, HTA, and PR&A landscapes
- Real-world evidence, indirect treatment comparison, and economic modeling experience
- Experience leading complex products or clinical development programs for pipeline or on-market products
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage scientific personnel in clinical research
- Ability to interact with senior management and external stakeholders globally
- Dermatology or HEOR experience
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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