Senior Health Economist

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Health Economist to drive value creation and demonstrate the worth of their product portfolio. This role involves leading market access strategies, managing HTA processes, and fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in health economics, with a focus on innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs. Join a forward-thinking company committed to improving lives and enhancing global healthcare accessibility through research and development. Be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Innovative Work Environment

Qualifications

• MSc in Health Economics or equivalent discipline required.
• Experience with economic evaluation methods and HTA bodies like NICE.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Market Access Plans for products.
• Design HTA strategies and manage large projects with stakeholders.

Skills

Health Economics

HTA Strategy

Economic Evaluation

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Education

MSc in Health Economics

Tools

HE Modelling

Job description

Job Description

THE POSITION

The Senior Health Economist is responsible for value creation and demonstration, effectively communicating the value of an allocated product portfolio to payers and related stakeholders, thereby removing barriers to patient access, via a proactive in-house approach to Health Economics.

Tasks & responsibilities

1. Leads the development, review, and refinement of UK/Ireland Market Access Plans for Boehringer Ingelheim products in collaboration with various internal stakeholders.
2. Designs and develops optimal HTA strategy and leads all aspects of the HTA process for allocated products in UK/Ireland, to optimise HTA conditions for pipeline assets and minimise value erosion within inline brands.
3. Demonstrates HE functional excellence behaviours by leading and adapting (where appropriate) Corporate HEOR materials to ensure they are fit-for-purpose for the UK/Ireland setting and comply with ABPI Code of Practice. Manages large projects with third-party vendors and internal/external stakeholders.
4. Fosters the in-house development and training of other Boehringer Ingelheim Health Economists.
5. Takes a prominent role in cross-functional Franchise teams and is a recognized authority, ensuring Market Access is integral to brand strategy and tactics.
6. Provides timely and accurate horizon scanning information on pipeline products. Ensures Market Access input during early-stage product development and assessment.
7. Leads the integration and validation of payer insights into the health economic approach and deliverables (HTA and payer value proposition). Translates patient access strategy into robust health economic strategies and Boehringer Ingelheim studies. Proactively communicates actionable conclusions, recommendations, and payer value messages.

Requirements

1. At least an MSc in Health Economics or equivalent discipline.
2. Good working knowledge and practical experience of all methods of economic evaluation, and understanding of HTA bodies like NICE and SMC.
3. In-depth technical knowledge of HE modelling and value communication, with experience using various channels.
4. Ability to support Boehringer Ingelheim’s business objectives through these approaches.
5. Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams, and strategic thinking within these teams.
6. Experience with ABPI and IPHA codes of practice is advantageous.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As a top investor in R&D, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies to improve lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Since 1885, Boehringer has maintained a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. With approximately 54,500 employees, we serve over 130 markets to build a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

Join us to develop your career in a company that values our strengths and encourages innovation to improve millions of lives. We prioritize your development within a culture that is independent, authentic, and bold. We support your health and wellbeing through programs and groups, making significant investments to enhance global healthcare accessibility. Be part of a team that is constantly innovating to transform lives.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.