Global HEOR Lead: Shape Evidence & Access Strategy

Gr?nenthal GmbH; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Grünenthal is seeking a Global HEOR Lead to shape and execute Health Economics and Outcomes Research strategies that drive reimbursement and patient access for pipeline and in-market assets.

You will collaborate with Market Access, Medical Affairs, and R&D to embed payer-relevant endpoints, lead evidence-generation projects, and guide HTA submissions across regions. A strong track record in HEOR and global insights is essential.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree, at Masters level or above, in economics, pharmaceuticals, public health or a related discipline
• Approximately 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in HEOR and Real-World Evidence
• A strong track record in developing and publishing economic models and real-world evidence for market access purposes
• Experience leading early payer engagement and successful HTA submissions that achieved meaningful value recognition
• Experience managing complex projects within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Experience within speciality medicine
• A strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to connect local competitive considerations with global and international priorities
• Confidence navigating ambiguity, uncertainty and complexity in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and innovative approach to evidence generation, economic modelling, pricing and market access
• Excellent stakeholder management, collaboration, communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Developing integrated evidence strategies including Real-World Evidence and economic modelling to meet payer and country needs
• Partnering with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Asset Teams and R&D Project Teams to embed payer-relevant endpoints and patient-reported outcomes into clinical development programmes
• Co-leading evidence-generation projects and communicating results through publications, conference presentations and other relevant channels
• Driving early payer engagement and supporting successful Health Technology Assessment submissions, including AMNOG, NICE and JCA
• Leading the development of economic models, value materials and innovative tools that support launch preparation, payer negotiations and local market access
• Integrating country requirements into global strategies to enable successful commercialisation at affiliate level
• Building strong relationships with external health economic experts, clinical opinion leaders, policymakers, organisations and industry peers
• Strengthening HEOR capabilities and supporting the development of a broader Market Access advisory network across the organisation

Skills

Economic modelling

Real-World Evidence

HTA submissions

Payer engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or above in economics, pharmaceuticals, public health or related discipline

Job description

Grünenthal is seeking a Global HEOR Lead to shape and execute Health Economics and Outcomes Research strategies that drive reimbursement and patient access for pipeline and in-market assets.

You will collaborate with Market Access, Medical Affairs, and R&D to embed payer-relevant endpoints, lead evidence-generation projects, and guide HTA submissions across regions. A strong track record in HEOR and global insights is essential.