Director- HEOR Oncology Research Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Vacation

Medical/dental/vision/prescription

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off/leave

Well-being

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a senior HEOR leader to drive health economics and outcomes research from early clinical development through commercialization, with a focus on oncology portfolio compounds and Real World Evidence programs.

You will mentor junior scientists, lead cross-functional HEOR evidence planning, and communicate complex economic data to internal teams and external partners, while shaping pricing, reimbursement, and access strategies.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD with 7+ years creating/executing/delivering HO/HEOR strategies
• PharmD/MS with 7+ years creating/executing/delivering HO/HEOR strategies
• Ability to communicate complex science clearly (written and verbal)
• Led HEOR strategy across a portfolio or therapeutic area

Responsibilities

• Drive sustained integration of HEOR from early development through commercialization.
• Develop/oversee HO research strategy for oncology portfolio compounds; senior HEOR partner on lead/core teams.
• Formulate and execute Patient Focused Outcomes (PFO), Real World Evidence (RWE), and economic value strategies for priority products/geographies.
• Establish agile HEOR standards across the oncology portfolio to scale evidence generation.
• Develop high-impact HO science across the product lifecycle with statistical analysis, economic modeling, trials, PFO development, observational/epidemiologic research, and health technology/value assessment.
• Apply disease-state knowledge to HO issues related to registration, pricing, reimbursement, and access.
• Mentor junior scientists; lead cross-functional HO evidence planning/implementation; influence prioritization/trade-offs with business partners.
• Lead/manage/coaches a team of HEOR scientists; allocate resources based on highest-value evidence priorities.
• Disseminate HO findings (abstracts, posters, presentations, promotional materials, manuscripts) and drive application of deliverables.

Skills

Strong communication

Influence/collaboration

People leadership

Global mindset

Education

PhD or MD with 7+ years HO/HEOR strategy delivery

PharmD/MS with 7+ years HO/HEOR strategy delivery

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive sustained integration of HEOR (health economics/outcomes research) from early clinical development through commercialization.
• Develop/oversee HO research strategy for oncology portfolio compounds; serve as senior HEOR strategic partner on lead/core teams.
• Formulate and execute Patient Focused Outcomes (PFO), Real World Evidence (RWE), and/or economic value strategies for priority products/geographies.
• Establish agile HEOR standards across the oncology portfolio to scale evidence generation.
• Develop high-impact HO science across the product lifecycle; apply expertise in statistical analysis, economic modeling, trials, PFO development, observational/epidemiologic research, and health technology/value assessment.
• Apply disease-state knowledge to HO issues related to registration, pricing, reimbursement, and access.
• Mentor junior scientists; lead cross-functional HO evidence planning/implementation; influence prioritization/trade-offs with business partners.
• Lead/manage/coaches a team of HEOR scientists; allocate resources based on highest-value evidence priorities.
• Disseminate HO findings (abstracts, posters, presentations, promotional materials, manuscripts) and drive application of deliverables.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD with 7+ years OR PharmD/MS with 7+ years creating/executing/delivering HO/HEOR strategies/projects.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong ability to communicate complex science clearly; excellent written/verbal skills.
• Demonstrated influence/collaboration; led HEOR strategy across a portfolio/therapeutic area.
• People leadership (direct reports); influence senior internal/external decision-makers.
• Global mindset, customer focus, solution orientation; drive research agendas to completion.

Additional info

• Travel: 10–25%.
• Location: Lilly Corporate Center (Indianapolis, IN) / US-Remote.
• Benefits/Pay (if eligible): 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being; bonus eligibility. Anticipated wage: $165,000–$316,800.