Senior Director, Health Outcomes Value and Access

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Our mission and culture at Sobi North America get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Summer Fridays
• Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

Job Description

The Health Outcomes Value and Access (HOVA) is responsible for developing and implementing health economics strategies to support market access, reimbursement, and evidence generation for Sobi's portfolio. This position will collaborate with Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Global Marketing and Medical, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure the creation and utilization of robust health economics and outcomes research. The role also involves working internally, as well as with third-party vendors to ensure compliance and the effective administration of related activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and execute HOVA strategies to support market access, pricing, and reimbursement for Sobi's products.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to integrate HOVA insights into clinical development, regulatory, and commercial strategies.
  • Represent HOVA in strategic planning and decision-making forums.
• Evidence Generation:
  • Design and oversee health economics and outcomes research studies, including cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact models, and real-world evidence studies.
  • Collaborate with clinical and medical teams to identify data needs and ensure the generation of robust, relevant evidence.
  • Lead the development of HOVA publications, presentations, and other scientific communications.
  • Develop tools to communicate value of Sobi products to key stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage with payers, health technology assessment (HTA) bodies, and other external stakeholders to communicate the value of Sobi's products.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and external HOVA experts.
  • Support market access teams in developing value propositions and negotiation strategies for payers and policymakers.
• Team Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HOVA team.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Manage departmental budget and resources effectively.
• Compliance and Quality:
  • Ensure all HOVA activities comply with relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Maintain high standards of scientific rigor and ethical conduct in all research activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D. in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or a related field; or MD with relevant experience.
• Master's degree with extensive experience may be considered.

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful HOVA strategies.
  • Experience in engaging with payers, HTA bodies, and other external stakeholders.
  • Strong publication record and experience presenting at scientific conferences.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and methodological skills in health economics and outcomes research.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop team members.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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