Director- HEOR Oncology Research Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Oncology is seeking a Lead health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) scientist to develop and lead evidence generation across the oncology portfolio. You will design and execute HEOR strategies from early clinical stages through commercialization, guiding decision-making and product differentiation.

The role also involves mentoring a team of HEOR scientists, collaborating with clinical, regulatory and commercial teams, and communicating findings to key stakeholders to influence strategy

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD/MS with 7+ years HEOR leadership experience.
• Experience in HEOR strategy, research execution and leadership in oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HEOR strategies across the oncology portfolio.
• Lead studies on health economics, patient-reported outcomes and real-world evidence.
• Mentor and manage a team of HEOR scientists.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory and commercial teams.
• Communicate research findings effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Health economics

Real-world data

Patient-reported outcomes

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

PhD or PharmD/MS with 7+ years HEOR leadership

Job description

Role: Lead health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) scientist within Lilly Oncology, focusing on evidence generation and strategic leadership to support drug development, market access, and product differentiation. Responsibilities include developing and executing HEOR strategies across the oncology portfolio, integrating HEOR insights from early clinical stages through commercialization, and leading studies on health economics, patient-reported outcomes, and real-world evidence to demonstrate product value. The role involves managing and mentoring a team of HEOR scientists, collaborating cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams, and communicating research findings effectively.

Requirements: PhD or PharmD/MS with 7+ years experience in HEOR strategy, research execution, and leadership, preferably in oncology. Skills include extensive knowledge of health economics, real-world data, and patient outcomes, as well as strong communication and stakeholder influence capabilities.

Preferred: prior oncology HEOR experience, proven leadership, and ability to influence decision-makers. High-value specifics: oncology therapeutic area, real-world evidence, health economics, patient-reported outcomes, global scope with 10-25% travel, US-based remote or Indianapolis location.

The position demands strategic and operational excellence in a fast-paced, impactful environment.