Associate Director HEOR

Davita Inc.; Mettawa (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Health Economics and Outcomes Research. This remote position focuses on Parkinson's Disease, involving strategic HEOR project management and evidence generation, vital for supporting a priority launch asset. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills, strong project management expertise, and the ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, contributing significantly to successful market access and product positioning.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of HEOR experience in pharmaceutical, CRO, academia or consulting.
• Experience in complex HEOR project leadership from inception to publication.
• Experience in Parkinson's Disease or neurodegeneration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HEOR strategies and manage project execution.
• Design real-world evidence generation studies showing disease burden.
• Support development of economic models and data integration for market access.

Skills

Project Management

Real-World Evidence Generation

Economic Modeling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Health Economics or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Position Title: Associate Director, HEOR

Work Location: 100% remote

Assignment Duration: 06 MONTHS

Work Arrangement: 100% remote





Position Summary:

* We are seeking an experienced and motivated HEOR Strategy Associate Director to join our Parkinson's Disease team.

* You will lead HEOR strategy and tactics, managing the planning, development, and execution of projects to support a priority launch asset.

* Utilizing real-world evidence and economic modeling, you will generate insights that enhance our product's value proposition.

* The role demands strong project management, time management, and interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional efforts and ensure successful research implementation.

Background & Context:

* The role supports a priority launch asset for Parkinson's Disease, focusing on generating insights through real-world evidence and economic modeling to strengthen the product's value proposition.

Key Responsibilities:



* Project Management:

* Lead the development and execution of HEOR strategies and research that align with metric objectives, securing stakeholder buy-in across governance milestones.

* Coordinate cross-functional teams, including clinical development, medical affairs, market access, regulatory, and commercial, to align strategies and objectives.

* Deliver research within tight timelines, ensuring compliance with established standards and managing budgets effectively.

* Communicate research results to key stakeholders.

* Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies with minimal oversight.



* Real-World Evidence Generation:

* Design and conduct retrospective analyses to emphasize disease burden and unmet needs in advanced Parkinson's Disease.

* Collaborate with internal and external partners to generate innovative ideas for market access strategies for US and international launches, leveraging existing data sources for robust evidence generation.

* Work with cross-functional teams to design real-world post-launch studies, including prospective, observational studies, and registries, with possible collaborations with Patient Advocacy Groups.



* Economic Modeling:

* Support the development of economic models, such as cost-effectiveness and budget impact models, by providing strategic decisions and generating data for key model inputs.

* Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to integrate clinical and health economic expertise, and partner with external teams to develop a robust economic strategy for market access.



Qualification & Experience:

* A Master's degree or Fellowship in Health Economics or a related field; PhD preferred.

* Minimum of 3-6 years of HEOR experience with proven high performance in the pharmaceutical industry, CRO, academia, or consulting.

* Success in two or more core HEOR specialties (epidemiology, biostatistics, patient-reported outcomes, health services research, economics).

* Proven ability to lead a portfolio of complex HEOR projects from inception to publication, with minimal oversight, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

* Strong analytical skills with experience in real-world data analysis and health economic modeling.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex scientific data clearly to diverse audiences.

* Strategic thinker with the ability to provide insights that drive business decisions.

* Experience in Parkinson's Disease or neurodegeneration is highly desirable.