Senior HEOR Expert – Rare Disease, Global Access

UCB; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Health Economics & Outcomes Research Senior Expert to shape evidence generation for payer and HTA teams across global markets. The role spans asset value assessments, economic models, and publications to support patient access for rare diseases.

You will collaborate with HEOR, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Real World Evidence teams, influencing development programs and global value dossiers while advancing HTA readiness and reimbursement strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Market Access, Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience within HEOR, Market Access, Outcomes Research, or Health Economics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or consulting sectors.
• Expertise in health economic modelling, cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact modelling, and outcomes research methodologies.
• Experience supporting HTA submissions, reimbursement processes, and payer evidence requirements across multiple markets.
• Rare Disease experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working across regions or at a global/intercontinental level, with a strong understanding of diverse healthcare systems and payer environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global HEOR and payer evidence strategies aligned with asset and market access objectives.
• Design and deliver HEOR studies and deliverables, including cost-effectiveness models, budget impact models, systematic literature reviews, indirect treatment comparisons, HCRU studies, and HRQoL research.
• Develop asset value assessments and economic value frameworks to support pricing, reimbursement, and access decisions.
• Shape and communicate compelling economic value stories for assigned assets and indications.
• Influence clinical development programs to ensure evidence generation plans address HTA and payer requirements, including evolving EU HTA needs.
• Contribute to global value dossiers and support affiliates in the development of robust market access and reimbursement strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver evidence generation initiatives such as patient preference studies, natural history studies, and other outcomes research programs.
• Provide HEOR expertise and guidance throughout the product lifecycle, helping translate evidence into successful access outcomes.
• Contribute to scientific publications, congress presentations, abstracts, posters, and external scientific engagement activities.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement by sharing best practices, methodologies, and emerging approaches across the HEOR community.

Skills

HEOR

Market Access

Outcomes Research

Health Economics

Education

Master's or PhD in Health Economics or related field

Job description

UCB is seeking a Health Economics & Outcomes Research Senior Expert to shape evidence generation for payer and HTA teams across global markets. The role spans asset value assessments, economic models, and publications to support patient access for rare diseases.

You will collaborate with HEOR, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Real World Evidence teams, influencing development programs and global value dossiers while advancing HTA readiness and reimbursement strategies.