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Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 3 days ago

Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director (HYBRID)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$172K/yr - $258K/yr

8+ years exp

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director to shape and execute HEOR strategies for their Cystic Fibrosis and early pipeline assets, focusing on evidence generation studies and value proposition development.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Leads execution of complex HEOR evidence generation studies, including: prospective and retrospective observational studies, systematic literature reviews, cost-effective analyses and budget impact models, Indirect Treatment Comparisons, COA strategy, PRO measure development and validation, as needed, to support the asset value

Effectively leads external research partners to ensure robust scientific methods are applied to study design and execution and in compliance with all local regulations; is accountable for study design, data analysis and the quality of the evidence produced. Excellent project management is a pre-requisite to ensure studies delivered on time and within budget

Collaborates with the medical communications teams on publication strategy and ensure that dissemination of HEOR evidence is timely and has maximum impact

Partners and works closely with Global Pricing and Market Access to support development of product value proposition/value messaging and co-lead development of robust Global launch deliverables (e.g., global value dossier)

Qualification

Health Economics & Outcomes ResearchClinical Outcome AssessmentResearch Project ManagementUS Healthcare System KnowledgeRegulatory CompliancePublication in Peer-Reviewed JournalsQualitative Research MethodologyCommunication Skills

Required

Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals

Strong background in clinical outcome assessment (COA) measurement strategy; experience in PRO development/validation and qualitative research methodology

Technical expertise in HEOR; able to formulate and lead creative research projects and ensure conduct is technically and scientifically rigorous and reflects best HEOR practices

Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills to communicate difficult concepts and persuade others; comfortable communicating complex concepts and adapting presentation style to a variety of audiences

Ability to apply knowledge of US healthcare system, global health technology appraisal requirements, and clinical development, to identify evidence gaps and formulate evidence generation strategies

Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry, with spotless history of compliance and ethical workplace conduct

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, Master's degree, MPH, or PharmD) in a relevant discipline

Typically requires 8 years of experience, with substantial background in HEOR, or the equivalent combination of education and experience