Head of Health Economics & Outcome Research

Head of Health Economics & Outcome Research, Feltham

Location:

Feltham, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

51d75925f60d

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

We have a rare and unique opportunity for a Head of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, UK and Ireland, to join our team in Feltham. You will be an integral part of the Market Access, Pricing and Government and Public Affairs team as well as the business unit extended team, helping build robust economic value propositions for medicines with the aim of securing patient access to innovative treatments across the UK and Ireland.

In this role, you will be responsible for directing and executing Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) strategy for all products across our portfolio and throughout the product life cycle, with a focus on pre-launch HTA workstreams. You will lead a team of health economists in the development of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions to NICE/SMC/NCPE and any necessary evidence generation/synthesis required to support these submissions. This role involves extensive engagement with key local, regional and global colleagues as well as external stakeholders who influence market access, pricing and reimbursement on both the national and local level. This role will be office-based but with the opportunity for hybrid working.

Who you are:

1. Master’s degree in health economics or related discipline
2. 7+ years’ experience in a Health Economics role in pharmaceutical industry
3. Experience working in large, global matrix organisations
4. Extensive, hands-on experience with HTA submissions to UK and Ireland HTA agencies (NICE, SMC, NCPE)
5. Experience with evidence synthesis (systematic literature review, indirect comparisons, etc.), economic modelling (cost-effectiveness, budget impact), and real-world evidence generation
6. Strong project management and communication skills (both verbal and written)
7. Experienced people manager with high emotional intelligence to understand and support the needs of team members and stakeholders
8. High level of numeracy and attention to detail and capable of detailed analysis and interpretation of data
9. Strong understanding of evolving HTA policy landscape in the UK and Ireland
10. A good understanding of the NHS including funding issues, pricing, commissioning and market access processes

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.