- Company Name
- Jobgether
- Job Title
- Executive Director HEOR
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Executive Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)
**Role summary**
Senior strategy and scientific leader responsible for driving HEOR strategy across European markets, generating value evidence, and influencing market access, pricing, and reimbursement decisions. Manages a continental HEOR team, collaborates with cross‑functional units (Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical), and represents the organization in scientific, payer, and HTA forums.
**Expectations**
- Lead and mentor a European HEOR team of 10‑15 professionals.
- Deliver high‑quality evidence (health‑economic models, RWE studies, HTA dossiers) that aligns with product lifecycle objectives.
- Influence external stakeholders (HTA bodies, payers, key opinion leaders) and achieve value‑based reimbursement outcomes.
- Operate within budget and time constraints while maintaining scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.
- Communicate findings and value propositions to internal leadership and external audiences.
**Key responsibilities**
1. Define and execute the European HEOR strategy, supporting product life cycle planning and value demonstration.
2. Lead or co‑lead preparation of joint clinical assessments, HTA dossiers, and payer submissions.
3. Oversee development of health‑economic models, RWE study designs, outcomes research initiatives, and burden‑of‑disease assessments.
4. Coordinate with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory, and Clinical groups to embed HEOR insights into decision‑making.
5. Represent the company at scientific, payer, and HTA forums; engage KOLs, academia, and HTA agencies.
6. Manage external vendors and consultants to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule targets.
7. Deliver presentations and reporting to senior leadership on strategy, research outcomes, and value narratives.
**Required skills**
- Expertise in health‑economic modeling, RWE study design, and outcomes research.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HTA processes and payer submission requirements in EU markets.
- Proven experience leading cross‑functional, multinational teams and managing external partners.
- Strong scientific credibility and strategic vision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to present to scientific and payer audiences.
- Leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Proficiency in project management, data analysis, and evidence synthesis.
**Required education & certifications**
- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc / MPH) in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of HEOR experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or consulting environments with significant senior leadership exposure.