Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)

Burlington, MA
Full Time
Medical Affairs
Experienced
The Company:
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia USA. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in Europe and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange (6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview:
The Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) is responsible for developing and implementing the US HEOR strategy for PharmaEssentia’s  therapeutic area(s). This position will design and perform health economic and outcome research projects/studies focusing on value, positioning, and unmet needs in order to support best possible market access. This person will also lead field-based, customer-focused initiatives and engage healthcare and access stakeholders in clinical, scientific, and health economic exchange.

Job Description:
  • Responsible for developing and executing the US HEOR medical strategy and related evidence generation and stakeholder engagement planning.
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs to incorporate key HEOR initiatives into overall US medical strategy, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement plans.
  • Drive US HEOR evidence generation projects, including development of research plans, protocols, budgets, conduct analyses, and prepare drafts and final reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
  • Act as the key internal HEOR point of contact for evidence generation projects, services, and technologies.
  • Provide HEOR and Medical support to cross-functional initiatives, including partner with Commercial and Market Access to shape brand and access strategy.
  • Identify and maintain relationships with HEOR and market access key opinion leaders, healthcare and access decision makers including pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacies, and other clinical/academic consultants within assigned responsibility.
  • Lead field-based, customer-focused initiatives and engage healthcare and access stakeholders in clinical, scientific, and health economic exchange.
  • Proactively represent the evidence needs of health care decision makers within HEOR and other internal stakeholders to ensure that unmet needs are identified and prioritized in planning processes.
  • Continually educate the organization on the latest developments and thinking in HEOR as it relates to Evidence Based Medicine, regulatory processes, and reimbursement policies.
  • Develop and lead high quality presentations that effectively communicate the evolving U.S. healthcare environment, health technology assessment, or other topics.
Requirements & Experience:
  • PhD, PharmD, or MD/DO required
  • 7+ years of relevant field-based or other Pharmacoeconomics professional experience in the diagnostic, biomedical, or pharmaceutical industry, or a managed care, public sector, academic organization, HEOR research organization.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of U.S. data sources and payer claims.
  • Demonstrates exceptional scientific understanding of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), combined with knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system.
  • Displays strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment and applies understanding in support of internal HEOR activities.
  • Demonstrated experience in hematology, oncology managed care and access landscape.
  • Experience developing and executing HEOR modeling activities (including budget impact, cost effectiveness, etc.) and outcomes analyses (including claims, patient reported outcomes, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting or interpreting statistical analysis is useful.
  • Excellent qualitative and quantitative skills, including study design analysis and interpretation of data from observational research.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural and cross functional team environment is expected.
  • Broad experience in collaborating with research partners and in managing multiple tasks and complex projects is very desirable.
  • Ability to articulate complex scientific and medical information in understandable business terms.
  • Travel required - up to 25%
Additional Strategic Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Medical Information to support the strategic and tactical development of U.S. publications plans, ensuring HEOR and medical insights are integrated into scientific communication strategies.
  • Provide strategic input and operational support for cross-functional evidence generation initiatives, aligning HEOR deliverables with Medical Affairs priorities.
  • Step up to lead or support high-priority medical initiatives, including cross-functional workshops, advisory boards, and strategic planning sessions, to ensure alignment across Medical, HEOR, and Commercial functions.
  • Serve as a trusted strategic advisor across the Medical Affairs team, contributing to the development of integrated evidence and engagement plans that support product value demonstration and external scientific leadership.
  • Represent, as appropriate, medical affairs strategic and tactical priorities with global leadership executive team
Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time-off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free parking
EEO Statement
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.  PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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