US HEVA Neurology Asset/Indication Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a seasoned HEOR leader to shape US payer strategy for the neurology portfolio. Hybrid—Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ, with 3 days in office and ~20% travel.

You will build evidence plans, lead HEOR studies, and engage payers and KOLs while mentoring teammates and advancing HEOR tooling and processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD/MD/MS/MPH/PharmD).
• 5+ years in health economics, outcomes research, or related field.
• US product launch experience; understanding of US payer evidence/value demonstration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement US payer-specific HEVA strategy to support launch and lifecycle management for the neurology pipeline.
• Execute US HEVA tactics aligned to commercial objectives and market access goals.
• Partner with commercial, access, and medical teams to translate HEVA insights into actionable business strategies and high-impact payer evidence.
• Build US research agendas (incl. Integrated Evidence Generation Plan, IEGP); set evidence generation priorities and develop evidence hypotheses, requirements, and generation plans.
• Lead design and execution/publication of HEOR studies (economic modeling, database/observational research, COA development/validation, systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, AMCP dossiers).
• Apply HEOR methods (observational/post hoc analysis, meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparisons) to demonstrate value.
• Engage stakeholders externally (conferences/forums; payers; external partners/KOLs; evidence bodies such as ICER, PDAB, IRA) and manage HEVA research/vendor investments.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to process/tool improvement; communicate complex concepts to senior leadership.

Skills

HEOR expertise

Economic modeling

Observational research

Evidence synthesis

Statistical analysis

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/MS/MPH/PharmD)

Job description

Location: Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ (Hybrid—3 days/week in office; ~20% travel)

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement US payer-specific HEVA strategy to support launch and lifecycle management for the neurology pipeline.
• Execute US HEVA tactics aligned to commercial objectives and market access goals.
• Partner with commercial, access, and medical teams to translate HEVA insights into actionable business strategies and high-impact payer evidence.
• Build US research agendas (incl. Integrated Evidence Generation Plan, IEGP); set evidence generation priorities and develop evidence hypotheses, requirements, and generation plans.
• Lead design and execution/publication of HEOR studies (economic modeling, database/observational research, COA development/validation, systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, AMCP dossiers).
• Apply HEOR methods (observational/post hoc analysis, meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparisons) to demonstrate value.
• Engage stakeholders externally (conferences/forums; payers; external partners/KOLs; evidence bodies such as ICER, PDAB, IRA) and manage HEVA research/vendor investments.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to process/tool improvement; communicate complex concepts to senior leadership.

About You / Qualifications (Required)

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MS, MPH, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline.
• 5+ years in health economics, outcomes research, or related field.
• US product launch experience; understanding of US payer evidence/value demonstration.

Skills / Experience

• Demonstrated HEOR expertise (economic modeling, observational research, evidence synthesis, COA development) and strong statistical/quantitative evaluation.
• Working proficiency with HEOR digital tools/data platforms; familiarity with US real-world data (claims/EHR).
• Strong communication; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Neurology experience; peri-launch/launch experience in neurodegenerative, movement, or neuromuscular diseases.
• Experience with payer advisory boards, formulary submissions, or outcomes-based contracting.

Benefits

• At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.