Manager - HEOR Strategy and Evidence Synthesis

Novo Nordisk • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The HEOR Strategy and Evidence Synthesis Manager will be part of the HEOR Evidence Synthesis and Strategy (HEOR-ESS) sub-team and. The HEOR-ESS sub-team is part of a larger Clinical Data Science and Evidence (CDSE) team which sits within the CMR department. The mission of the HEOR-ESS team is to develop the HEOR evidence and insights generation plan that corresponds with the strategy of the larger organization and synthesize and disseminate impactful real-world evidence generated by the RWE and modeling teams within CDSE. The Manager, HEOR Evidence Strategy and Synthesis is responsible to work closely with the HEOR Evidence Strategy and Synthesis Director to ensure that stakeholder evidence needs (RWE or modeling) are incorporated in the HEOR strategy and evidence generated and referenced internally and externally is scientifically rigorous and aligned to NNI strategy throughout product life cycle. The incumbent will be supporting the development of the Evidence and Insights Generation Plan (EIGP) and the pull through of evidence to relevant field teams for the therapeutic area, under the supervision of a group leader, including but not limited to evidence and insights generation plans, evidence synthesis for evidence being developed for proactive and reactive communication with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD) in fields related to HEOR - outcomes research, health economics, epidemiology, health services research is preferred with at least 1 year of work experience in observational research / outcomes research, evidence strategy, integrated evidence planning or similar; or a Master of Science degree, preferably in fields related to HEOR (outcomes research, health economics, epidemiology, health services research, life sciences research), with at least 2 years of work experience in observational research / outcomes research, evidence strategy, integrated evidence planning or similar is required.
• Proficiency in methodological approaches and tools in health services research.
• Knowledge of US healthcare system including managed care organizations, integrated health systems, PBMs, Medicare and Medicaid.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills; a team player.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to create presentations and present to key customers and diverse audiences.
• Strong process and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Must have a solid understanding of the US market landscape, be a quick learner, and willing to understand external stakeholder needs and how these culminate into an HEOR Evidence Strategy.
• Supports the development of the NAO Evidence and Insights Generation plan in close collaboration with the HEOR evidence strategy director and cross functional stakeholders.
• Supports synthesis of available evidence into value stories and pull through of CDSE evidence into field materials together with cross functional partners.
• Develop institutional knowledge of internal stakeholders who utilize RWE, health economic evidence and rapid cycle analytics and support the development of pathways such that the impact from the evidence is timely and tailored to the needs of the customer facing team.
• Responsible for ensuring scientific rigor by serving as MMRC reviewer on real world evidence and modelling projects.
• Work closely with RWE and modelling teams and ensures the strategic alignment between study execution and the Evidence and Insights Generation Plan and function as a key partner during research execution, coordination of converting research output to customer facing messaging, and review of reactive and promotional pieces by internal review teams, within assigned therapeutic areas.
• Responsible for end-to-end tracking of evidence and use of CDSE evidence in field materials.
• Responsible for key aspects of effective project management related to evidence and insights strategy planning and synthesis such as RFP development, vendor selection incl. associated due diligence, contract execution, budget management and delivering according to timelines.
• Builds up a strong understanding of the organization and the different evidence needs and requirements from our Medical, Commercial and Market Access colleagues within the therapeutic area.
• Works as an active contributor in cross-CDSE discussions within the therapeutic area, bringing knowledge and learnings to the broader group.
• Must also be a quintessential team-player, due to the team-based nature of this type of research.

Benefits

• Inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees