Director, HEOR - Rare Tumor

EMD Serono, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Perks and incentives

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. is seeking a US Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Lead for a Rare Tumor Asset. You will generate rigorous medical evidence to inform clinical strategy and access decisions by US population health decision-makers.

Responsibilities include leading RWE programs, developing cost-effectiveness and budget impact models, and translating findings into AMCP dossiers for formulary committees. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of HEOR experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, population health, or consulting.
• Technical expertise: Hands-on experience in real-world evidence study design and execution; ability to develop and validate decision-analytic economic models (cost-effectiveness and budget impact).
• Health system knowledge: Understanding of how population health organizations, formulary decision-makers evaluate evidence and make coverage decisions.
• Publication record: Track record of publishing peer-reviewed HEOR research in medical journals.
• Travel: Ability to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive value evidence strategies — design and execute systematic literature reviews, real-world evidence studies, and PRO research.
• Leading real-world evidence research programs — design observational study protocols, SAPs, oversee execution, and produce final reports.
• Characterizing disease burden and real-world outcomes — conduct epidemiological and database analyses to inform access decisions.
• Building and validating economic models — develop cost-effectiveness and budget impact models grounded in real-world data.
• Creating evidence-focused materials for population health stakeholders — lead AMCP Dossiers and health economics briefs.
• Supporting field medical communications — translate HEOR findings into clear materials for health system audiences.
• Representing HEOR across cross-functional workstreams — collaborate with medical and market access teams.
• Synthesizing insights — integrate insights from stakeholders and literature to strengthen the clinical evidence narrative.
• Publishing scientific findings — drive peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference abstracts.
• Managing the research portfolio — oversee multiple HEOR projects and budgets.

Skills

HEOR expertise

RWE study design

Economic modeling

Scientific publications

Travel willingness

Education

MS/PhD in Health Economics or related

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

As The US Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Lead For a Rare Tumor Asset, You'll Generate Rigorous Medical Evidence To Support Clinical Strategy And Inform Access Decisions By US Population Health Decision-makers

• Developing comprehensive value evidence strategies — design and execute systematic literature reviews, real-world evidence (RWE) studies, and patient-reported outcomes (PRO) research to build a robust clinical evidence base
• Leading real-world evidence research programs — design observational study protocols, develop Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), oversee execution, and produce final reports that meet the highest methodological standards
• Characterizing disease burden and real-world outcomes — lead epidemiological and database analyses to understand patient populations, treatment patterns, and real-world clinical outcomes that inform access decisions
• Building and validating economic models — develop cost-effectiveness and budget impact models grounded in real-world clinical data to quantify value for population health decision-makers
• Creating evidence-focused materials for population health stakeholders — lead development of AMCP Dossiers, health economics briefs, and supporting documentation that translate HEOR findings into formats addressing the evidence and economic evaluation needs of population health decision-makers and formulary committees
• Supporting field medical communications — partner with field medical to translate complex HEOR findings into clear, scientifically sound materials for health system audiences
• Representing HEOR across cross-functional workstreams — collaborate with medical and market access teams to align on evidence strategy, timelines, and deliverables; serve as the HEOR voice in integrated product workstreams
• Synthesizing insights — integrate insights from access stakeholders, clinical experts, and published literature to continuously strengthen and refine the clinical evidence narrative
• Publishing scientific findings — drive peer-reviewed manuscript publication and conference abstracts to establish clinical credibility and contribute to the scientific literature
• Managing the research portfolio — oversee multiple concurrent HEOR projects, external research partnerships, and budgets to deliver high-quality evidence on time and within scope

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or a closely related field
• Experience: 7+ years of HEOR experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, population health, or consulting
• Technical expertise: Demonstrated hands-on experience in real-world evidence study design and execution; proven ability to develop and validate decision-analytic economic models (cost-effectiveness and budget impact)
• Health system knowledge: Strong understanding of how population health organizations, integrated delivery systems, and formulary decision-makers evaluate evidence and make coverage/access decisions
• Publication record: Established track record of publishing peer-reviewed HEOR research in medical and scientific journals
• Travel: Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry experience: Track record of developing and executing HEOR strategies within a pharmaceutical company environment, with demonstrated ability to align evidence generation with medical objectives
• Therapeutic expertise: Experience in rare disease or oncology, with familiarity of unique clinical challenges, unmet medical needs, and evidence requirements in these areas
• Emerging tools: Knowledge of AI and digital solutions applied to evidence synthesis, literature review automation, or health economic modeling workflows

Pay Range for this position: $185,800-$278,600

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!