Sr. Director, HEOR

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 241,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with company  

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Parental and caregiver leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego, CA, seeks an accomplished HEOR leader to shape and execute health economics and outcomes research for marketed products and development programs.

The role collaborates with Medical Affairs, Brand and Clinical teams to generate payer-ready evidence, builds HTA submissions, mentors staff, and represents Neurocrine at professional forums. A strong background in real world evidence and SAS programming is required.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in health outcomes/economics with extensive HEOR experience.
• Experience in real world evidence using healthcare databases.
• Proven leadership with strategy development and cross-functional influence.
• Excellent written communication and medical writing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops HEOR strategy and executes product-specific projects.
• Collaborates with Medical Affairs, Brand and Clinical teams to develop evidence.
• Represents Neurocrine at professional events and presentations.
• Manages vendors and external partnerships across engagement lifecycle.
• Mentors and develops personnel to achieve functional goals.

Skills

HEOR leadership

Real world evidence

HTA submissions

SAS / statistical programming

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

MS in health outcomes/economics

PhD or PharmD in health outcomes/economics

Tools

SAS

Job description

Who We Are

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (

Who We Are

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie) At Neurocrine, strong leadership drives both business results and team success. We look for leaders who think strategically, anticipate what’s ahead and set clear direction, while building and empowering high-performing teams. Successful leaders foster an environment where people are motivated to do their best work and deliver meaningful, measurable impact through sound decision-making and accountability.

About The Role

Develops strategies for and accountable for HEOR function's successful execution of product/disease specific projects to determine and express the health care value of Neurocrine marketed products or developmental compounds; Works closely with the U.S. Product Developmental Team, Key Stakeholders within the Medical Affairs team, Brand Team, Clinical Team and Departments dedicated to Managed Care or Health Care Advocacy to develop information that allows patient, clinicians and payers to make informed health care decisions regarding Neurocrine products.

Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)

• Develops strategy and operational plans for function and develops broader functional strategy development with more sr. leadership and peers across the organization


• Sets strategy, designs, develops and implements projects to assist in the creation of product specific evidence to inform value assessment and market access


• Acts as the U.S. brand lead for HEOR content and support


• Collaborates with internal business partners to meet the evidence needs of external consumers


• Manages vendors and relationships from selection to potential ending relationship


• Assists in meeting the corporate goal and accountable for meeting functional goals


• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function


• Provide direction to subordinate managers in various areas, groups, and/or operations


• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business/scientific problems that impact success or address future processes/outcomes


• Applies advanced analytical thought and judgment


• Develops new or innovative solutions to existing and/or novel problems


• Regularly interacts with senior leadership to influence policy and negotiate decisions within area of responsibility


• Represents Neurocrine at professional events and may present data and findings


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• MS degree in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 13+ years Pharmaceutical industry experience in a HEOR role with direct research experience preferred. Experience in real world evidence creation using claims and/or other health care encounter databases. Proven experience in the creation of U.S. based HTA submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.). Experience in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and possible economic modeling is highly preferred. Experience in engaging large U.S. based payors or HTA organizations preferred. Extensive previous managerial experiences also required. OR


• PhD or PharmD in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 10+ years of similar experience above OR


• Extensive previous leadership experiences also required


• Exhibits ability to become company-wide advisor and emerging industry expert


• Demonstrated strategy development and implementation within areas of responsibility


• Possesses expert knowledge of own function and broad knowledge of multiple functions and impact on business


• Proven leadership skills and ability, including influencing across many levels of the organization


• Ability to effectively manage, mentor and train personnel and ability to motivate and influence personnel to achieve goals


• Expertise in real world evidence creation using claims and/or other health care encounter databases


• Strong written communication skills including publication/medical writing


• Proven experience in the creation of U.S. based HTA submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.)


• Ability to analyze and summarize data, think critically, manage projects, influence others, work in a team environment, and synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information


• Knowledge in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and possible economic modeling


• Proven ability to engage large U.S. based payors or HTA organizations


• Excellent SAS or other statistical programming skills

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

• The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $240,700.00-$328,000.00.


• Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.


• In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.


• Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.