HEVA Business Partner

Sanofi; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a HEVA (HEOR) Business Partner to lead health economics and outcomes research activities for AYVAKIT and the Rare portfolio in a global HEVA team. The role requires translating value propositions into evidence generation plans across systemic mastocytosis and emerging assets with strong cross-functional collaboration.

You will engage with payers, HTA bodies, and external partners to shape evidence strategies that support global launches while ensuring alignment with US payer

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline.
• 5 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, or related field.
• Global product launch experience; understanding payer evidence requirements.
• Experience translating value propositions into evidence hypotheses and plans.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead HEOR activities for AYVAKIT and Rare assets within Global HEVA.
• Develop and execute asset-level HEOR strategies within global framework.
• Design and execute HEOR research incl. economic modeling, COA development, literature reviews, evidence synthesis, and value dossiers.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to align evidence strategy with US payer needs.
• Build relationships with payers and HTA bodies to advance HEOR science.

Skills

HEOR strategy

Global launches

Evidence generation

Payer evidence

Scientific/clinical methods

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/MPH/PharmD)

Job description

Job Title and Location

HEVA (HEOR) Business Partner

Location: Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ (hybrid with 3 days a week on-site requirement)

About the Job

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. As a global pharmaceutical leader, we are committed to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. Our mission drives us to pursue breakthrough therapies and innovative solutions that address the world's most challenging health conditions. We believe that when we bring together diverse perspectives, cutting-edge science, and unwavering dedication to patients, we can achieve extraordinary outcomes that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions worldwide.

Sanofi's Rare franchise has a diverse and fast-growing portfolio. This includes late-stage launching candidates as well as several promising compounds in the pipeline.

HEVA's mission is to conduct, communicate, and translate evidence to demonstrate the value of Sanofi's products and support optimal access and treatment outcomes for patients.

HEVA Vision, Mission, and Values

We are one bold HEOR team leveraging innovative HEOR to transform patient care and access. As HEOR experts, we lead the generation and dissemination of robust, business-relevant evidence to demonstrate value and drive access to medicines. The HEVA organization is driven by five core values that define how we work and deliver impact. We operate as One Team, partnering without boundaries while pursuing a Bold Purpose through ambitious, measurable goals. Grounded in Scientific Excellence with Relevance and deep technical expertise, we embrace Innovation in Action to transform how we research and deliver Impact for People, creating meaningful outcomes for patients, the healthcare ecosystem, and our colleagues who make it all possible.

Join the Team

Transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and Specialty Care neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• This role will lead Health Economic and Outcomes Research activities for AYVAKIT® in Systemic Mastocytosis and emerging pipeline assets within the Global Rare HEVA team.
• Lead the development and execution of asset-level HEOR strategies within the global HEVA framework for AYVAKIT® (avapritinib) in Systemic Mastocytosis (advanced SM and indolent SM) and assigned emerging pipeline assets, translating Target Value Propositions and access strategies into evidence hypotheses, requirements, and generation plans that address payer/provider/health system unmet needs in rare mast cell disease; operate with medium independence for strategic work and high independence for tactical execution.
• Design and execute HEOR research - including economic modeling, database analysis, observational research, Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) development and validation, systematic literature review, evidence synthesis, and value dossier development - and operationalize and execute evidence generation priorities for assigned Systemic Mastocytosis indications and emerging assets, incorporating them into broader Sanofi planning documents such as the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP).
• Operate as part of a multi-functional global brand and development team responsible for designing clinical research programs to meet the evidentiary standards of regulators, HTA organizations, reimbursement authorities, and third-party payers; provide trial design recommendations; serve as a subject matter expert providing input to commercial, medical, market access, and strategy development teams; and align closely with the US HEVA team to ensure the global evidence strategy reflects US access and payer needs.
• Develop collaborative research relationships with payers and other decision-makers to inform value demonstration strategies for AYVAKIT® and pipeline assets, leveraging payer interactions to identify strategies that improve the impact of research and build advocates for data; support interactions with global HTA bodies and reimbursement authorities; and engage with key opinion leaders and external research partners to advance HEVA science in Systemic Mastocytosis.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations in peer-reviewed journals and at major congresses; distill complex HEOR findings into clear, audience-appropriate communications for internal and external stakeholders; maintain compliance with all relevant internal SOPs and external laws and regulations; and mentor junior colleagues on a case-by-case basis, sharing HEOR expertise and supporting their professional development.

About You

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MS, MPH, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline.
• 5 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, or a related field.
• Global product launch experience; understanding of payer evidence requirements and value demonstration in a competitive market.
• Demonstrated experience applying various HEOR methods to specific research projects and supporting global launches.
• Proficiency in principles of evidence-based medicine and clinical research methodology, economic modeling, and COAs.
• Experience in translating Target Value Propositions and access strategies into evidence hypotheses, requirements, and generation plans.
• Established track record of scientific and/or methods publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Knowledge of global HTA processes and guidelines; experience with HTA submissions preferred.
• Strong ability to partner with colleagues from non-HEOR functional areas.
• Compliance with all relevant internal SOPs and external laws and regulations.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of disease physiopathology, drug mechanism of action, health economic modeling, clinical development principles, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistical programming, COA development, systematic literature reviews, and network meta-analyses.
• Working proficiency with HEOR-relevant digital tools and data platforms; ability to apply digital solutions to enhance research efficiency.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation skills; significant experience making presentations to senior management strongly desired.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry; demonstrated integrity on compliance considerations and solid ethics.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team orientation, and ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other character.

The salary range for this position is: $178,500.00 - $257,833.33.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

North America Applicants Only.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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