Associate Director, HEOR

LEO Pharma; Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma in Madison, NJ is seeking a senior HEOR leader to generate and communicate evidence supporting dermatology assets. You will guide strategic and operational HEOR objectives, collaborate with Medical Affairs, MAPS, and Marketing, and lead publications to strengthen value propositions.

The role is hybrid from Madison, NJ with a focus on unmet medical needs, outcomes data, and payer strategies. A 7+ year HEOR track, and strong publication credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• A terminal or doctoral degree in PharmD/PhD/MD is required; fellowship training is desirable.
• Minimum 7+ years of post-graduate HEOR experience in managed care and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals and abstracts presented at congresses is required.
• Dermatology experience is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with Budget Impact Models and cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Experience designing/executing HEOR protocol elements within phase IIIB/IV/NIS programs.
• Ability to travel overnight ~20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of evidence and value propositions to support Market Access and Medical strategies for LEO assets.
• Execute HEOR and RWE studies for in-line and pipeline assets.
• Develop field materials to communicate value propositions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with US/global Medical Affairs, MAPS, Marketing and external vendors.
• Ensure strategic alignment with US/global workstreams.
• Lead publication efforts with Scientific Communications for peer-reviewed outputs.
• Input HEOR strategies for annual planning.
• Manage key accounts and thought leader relationships on CE, place in therapy and value contracting.
• Provide project/vendor management, including RFPs, SOWs, and budget tracking.
• Assist training of field Health Outcomes, Account Managers and other personnel.
• Communicate project updates to internal stakeholders.
• Provide scientific bridge to healthcare decision makers in managed care and institutions.

Skills

HEOR analysis

Publication experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD required

Fellowship desirable

Job description

Location: Madison 07940, New Jersey, United States

Contract type: Permanent

Job ID: 4829

Role Description

Lead the Evidence Behind Better Dermatology Care

Your Role

This role will be responsible for generating and communicating HEOR and RWE evidence to support relevant value propositions for in-line and pipeline LEO assets in medical dermatology. This individual will provide strategic and operational support of US HEOR objectives.

This is a hybrid role, based out of our Madison, NJ office.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development of evidence and value propositions to support Market Access and Medical strategies for LEO assets with focus on unmet medical need, treatment outcomes, and competitive economic advantage and additional value differentiators.
• Execute HEOR and RWE studies in support of in-line and pipeline LEO assets.
• Develop proactive and responsive field materials to support communication of value propositions of LEO assets.
• Collaborate with US and global functions, including Medical Affairs, MAPS, Marketing as well as external vendors and thought leaders to execute HEOR strategies and objectives.
• Ensure strategic alignment with other business areas by participating in US and global workstreams.
• Lead publication efforts in collaboration with Scientific Communications colleagues to deliver high quality peer-reviewed publications in support of LEO assets.
• Provide input into the development of HEOR strategies and objectives for annual planning.
• Require high levels of key account and thought leader management including consultation with customers on comparative effectiveness, place in therapy, appropriate use, health outcomes, and value-based contracting for LEO assets.
• Provide project and vendor management support, including RFP, SOW, vendor selection, legal & compliance issues, and budget tracking.
• Assist in the training of field-based Health Outcomes, Account Managers, and other LEO personnel regarding health outcomes research and pharmacoeconomic data, in addition to disease state management, managed care, and product knowledge.
• Communicate project activities and provide regular updates to key internal stakeholders.
• Provide a credible scientific bridge between LEO and health care system decision makers in Managed Care, Medicare and institutional settings by providing scientific, HEOR, and pharmacoeconomic support for LEO assets and disease states in dermatology.

Your Qualifications

• Terminal or Doctorate degree with relevant experience required. PharmD/PhD/MD is required; Fellowship training highly desirable.
• A minimum of 7+ years post-graduate HEOR experience in a managed care setting and/or pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of abstracts at congresses is required.
• Experience in dermatology is highly desirable.
• High degree of proficiency in analytical skills, with specific focus on development of Budget Impact Models, Cost-effectiveness analyses, and other economic tools.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and executing on HEOR protocol elements within phase IIIB/IV/NIS programs.
• Ability to travel overnight ~20% of the time required.

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role requires a strong combination of business and scientific acumen, with the ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical information to a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, credibility, and strong stakeholder engagement skills while consistently operating with integrity and maintaining compliance with all applicable company, state, and federal policies.

Your New Team

In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with colleagues across US and Global Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, Legal & Compliance, and Market Analytics to shape and execute strategic initiatives. You will also build and maintain relationships with external vendors, key thought leaders, and population-based decision makers, leveraging their insights to inform strategy, support evidence-based decision-making, and drive meaningful impact for patients and healthcare systems.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $180,000-230,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

Let's Pioneer Together

At LEO Pharma, we help people with skin diseases live fulfilling lives by advancing dermatology beyond the skin. We drive dermatology with our knowledge, collaboration, and curiosity, and we are at the forefront of science in developing new medicines. For us, pioneering together is about constantly improving and extending what's possible for each other, our company, and our patients.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates because we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions for LEO Pharma and meet the needs of the wonderfully diverse marketplace we operate in.

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