Lead, RWE/HEOR and Pipeline Strategy

Allergan Aesthetics; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to healthcare innovation and patient impact. This role as Lead for RWE/HEOR and Pipeline Strategy involves developing strategies for real-world evidence and health economics, leading a talented team, and collaborating across functions to optimize market access. With a focus on strategic thinking and analytical skills, you will drive impactful decisions that shape healthcare outcomes. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to lead, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry with 3-5 years in HEOR.
• Expertise in market access and health economics, including HTA submissions.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team in crafting RWE & HEOR strategies for reimbursement.
• Supervise HEOR studies and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Pharmacoeconomic Principles

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Masters in HTA

Graduate degree in Pharmacoeconomics

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We focus on key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, along with products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The Lead for RWE/HEOR and Pipeline Strategy is responsible for defining the vision and strategic direction for Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), aligned with payer and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) needs. This role oversees HEOR outcomes delivery and collaborates closely with Therapeutic Area teams, cross-functional partners, and global teams. As the affiliate engagement coordinator, this role facilitates insights sharing and strategic planning for future assets. Leading a team of RWE/HEOR Managers and Pipeline Managers, the position reports to the Head of Market Access & Government Affairs. This role can be based in our Montreal or Toronto headquarters.

Key responsibilities

1. Lead and Develop Strategies: Direct a team of managers in crafting RWE & HEOR strategies to secure, maintain, and optimize reimbursement with public and private payers for both new and existing products.
2. Collaborate for Health Economic Models: Guide the team in partnering with the Market Access therapeutic area team to develop health economic models for HTA dossiers targeting Canada's Drug Agency (CDA), INESSS, and private payers.
3. Oversee HEOR Publications: Supervise the development and publication of HEOR studies, ensuring compliance with global headquarters and medical team protocols for process adherence and approvals.
4. Support Pipeline Strategy Managers: Provide support to Pipeline Strategy Managers and teams within market access, regulatory, commercial, and medical fields to ensure quality contributions to Global Commercial Development (GCD) touchpoints.
5. Foster Cross-Functional Consensus: Cultivate consensus among stakeholders, ensuring Canadian viewpoints and requirements inform therapeutic and product evaluations during clinical development and commercial decisions. Provide input into GCD's touchpoint procedures.
6. Mentor and Develop Team Members: Coach and mentor HEOR Managers and Pipeline Managers to become experts and valuable contributors to brand teams.
7. Monitor Policy Environment: Stay informed on healthcare and payer policies affecting market access, collaborate on HTA, RWE, and HEOR initiatives, and help shape AbbVie's stance on HTA for favorable market access.
8. Manage Budgets and Timelines: Oversee budget management, timelines, and expenditures for market access initiatives and HEOR/RWE studies.
9. Collaborate on Research Studies: Work with clinical research on studies focusing on economic and quality of life endpoints.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pharmacy, or Masters in HTA, or Graduate degree in Pharmacoeconomics, Epidemiology, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with 3-5 years leading HEOR and RWE across portfolios.
• Expertise in market access and health economics, including experience with HTA submissions and dealings with CADTH, INESSS, and payers.
• Experience leading high-performing teams, recruiting, performance management, and career development.

Essential skills and abilities:

• Understanding of drug reimbursement landscape and health technology assessment in Canada.
• Knowledge of pharmacoeconomic principles, guidelines, and economic study development in collaboration with internal and external experts.
• Strong clinical expertise with the ability to adapt across therapeutic areas.
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and data interpretation to develop compelling value propositions for payers.
• Leadership skills and team collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, medical writing, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within Canada (~10%) and internationally (~10%).
• Valid passport and driver's license required.

AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment in Quebec. However, advanced knowledge of English / Fluency in English is essential for this position due to interactions with English-speaking employees and clients outside Quebec.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities to apply.

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more, visit here. Applicants seeking accommodations can find more info here.