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

Title:

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

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

Job Description:

Summary / Purpose of the Position

The Associate Director of US Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Real-World Evidence (HEOR & RWE) will help develop real-world and economic evidence generation strategies to describe the impact of our products for healthcare providers, population-health decision makers, and other external stakeholders to support appropriate access to Ipsen medicines and improve population-health. 

The Associate 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 Associate Director of US HEOR & RWE will also work cross-functionally to ensure that US HEOR & RWE plans are strategically aligned across the organization, including Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Global RWE, and Global HEOR.

Additionally, the Associate 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:

• Play a central role in driving effective cross-functional collaboration and development of US HEOR & RWE 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.
• Train customer-facing teams, such as US HEOR Field, 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.
• 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 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 3-5 years experience in Health Economics and Outcomes Research or Real-World Evidence is required; completion of fellowship in HEOR or RWE will be counted towards experience.
• Presenting HEOR or RWE studies to external audiences at scientific conferences and/or in a field role is required.

Language:

• Fluent in English.

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 Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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