Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Real-World Evidence

Summary / purpose of the position:

The Director of US Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Real-World Evidence (HEOR & RWE) is responsible for identifying real-world and economic evidence needs and developing the real-world and economic evidence generation plans in collaboration with internal business partners to support the value of our products for US healthcare providers, population-health decision makers, and other external stakeholders for the assigned Therapeutic Area.

The Director of US HEOR & RWE will ensure scientific rigor in the design and conduct of US HEOR & RWE studies and the effective communication of results to external audiences, including scientific exchange through publications. The Director of US HEOR & RWE will also partner cross-functionally to ensure that HEOR plans are strategically aligned across the organization including Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Global RWE, and Global HEOR.

Additionally, the Director of US HEOR & RWE will support field team engagements by developing field team resources and by training field teams.

Main responsibilities / job expectations

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Drive effective cross-functional collaboration and lead the development of US HEOR evidence generation strategies in alignment to medical and commercial strategy.
• Provide input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans to ensure US needs are represented.
• Lead the design, conduct, and publish methodologically rigorous US HEOR & RWE studies and projects, in collaboration with internal and external researchers, to understand the real-world clinical, humanistic, and economic impact of Ipsen products.
• Lead the development of materials, including AMCP dossiers, budget impact models, and value communication resources to support customer engagements.
• Lead the training of customer-facing teams, such as Field US HEOR, Value and Access, and field medical colleagues, on value communication resources to support customer engagements.
• Support meetings with key external customers through participation in meetings or presenting approved value communication resources to customers as needed.
• Provide input into clinical development programs and clinical trial protocols as needed.
• Track budgets and timelines and ensure appropriate processes are followed for internal approval and execution of US HEOR & RWE projects.
• Comply with all regulatory laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Ipsen.
• Stay informed on the latest methodological advances that expand and enhance HEOR & RWE research.

Knowledge, abilities & experience:

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS, MPH) in Health Services Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or a related field is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Health Economics and Outcomes Research is required.
• Presenting HEOR studies to external audiences at scientific conferences and/or in a field role.
• Experience leading a cross-functional team or initiative.

Language:

• Fluent in English

Remote position

Key Technical Competencies Required:

• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible.
• Must be proactive, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to develop realistic plans and recommendations.
• Strong communication (both oral and written) and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually and within cross-functional teams, as well as with external partners and vendors.
• Broad understanding of the US healthcare reimbursement systems.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% of time.

Ipsen US Pay Range Disclosure Language

The annual base salary range for this position is $177,000 - $236,000 - $259,600.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program as well as our long-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.