Novo Nordisk Inc Hiring for Director – Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Evidence Synthesis job in Plainsboro Full Time

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Director, HEOR Evidence Synthesis is part of the HEOR Evidence Synthesis and Strategy (HEOR-ESS) sub-team and serves as the HEOR evidence synthesis lead ensuring that HEOR evidence generated internally and externally is leveraged to support pre-launch, launch and life-cycle management of therapies. 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 strategy 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 Director, HEOR Evidence Synthesis is responsible to work closely with the HEOR Strategy 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. In addition, the Director, HEOR synthesis will monitor and engage with external bodies such as ICER, conducting health technology reviews of NNI products in the US. The incumbent will also serve as an internal reviewer/approver of research protocols as well as enable pull-through of synthesized evidence being developed for proactive and reactive communication with external customers, including materials for proactive promotion as well as reactive medical exchange. In addition, the incumbent will lead the execution and dissemination of any rapid data analytics requests from stakeholders to support their internal strategy.

The Director, HEOR Evidence Synthesis will work with high visibility within a matrixed environment at NNI alongside HEOR Strategy, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Real-World Evidence teams and Clinical Development to and lead the conceptualization and delivery of the Evidence Synthesis Package and other creative evidence deliverables as needed by stakeholders. This individual will be a collaborator for research within specific therapeutic areas and is accountable for study specific pull through and dissemination activities including but not limited to too development timelines, budget, deliverables, and training, all while complying with Novo Nordisk policies and procedures.

The key deliverable for this role will be the synthesis and dissemination of evidence that is compelling to decision makers and are aligned with NNI evidence needs and research strategy.

Please note we are looking to hire two individuals for this job description. Please also note that applications for this position will be reviewed after the December holidays. Preliminary interviews are currently scheduled to be conducted in the middle of January

Relationships

This position reports to the Senior Director, HEOR Evidence Strategy and Synthesis.

The Director, HEOR Evidence Synthesis works in tandem with the HEOR Strategy Director and very closely with a number of NNI functions including Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Real World Evidence teams, Legal, Regulatory, Market Access and Public Affairs, Marketing and Sales, and other key internal stakeholders. In the execution of specific projects, the Director, HEOR Evidence Synthesis will work within the NNI cross-functional project team to provide scientific expertise to the research protocol and analysis plan and interpret results with the external customer in mind. Throughout the conduct of research, this individual will take the lead on all aspects of communication and dissemination associated with the research activity.

Essential Functions

• The incumbent must understand the US market landscape, external stakeholder needs, and how these culminate into an HEOR strategy. In addition, she/he must work in tandem with the HEOR Strategy Director and lead communication activities in the areas of RWE and HEOR
• Develop institutional knowledge of internal stakeholders who utilize RWE, economic models, and rapid data analytics and develop pathways such that the impact from the evidence is timely and tailored to the needs of the customer-facing team
• Provide communication expertise working alongside advocates from medical and commercial teams and in partnership with others within the HEOR-ESS team, and oversee the dissemination of all HEOR & RWE studies for the portfolio of therapeutic areas
• Actively seek and display understanding of therapeutic area/Brand strategy, and map strategy to research conduct and output
• Develop understanding of needs of each existing internal and external customer and monitor gaps in overall value of the Brand/s and relative value in the market
• Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure that research studies are aligned with the needs of the internal stakeholders and external customers
• Develop & solidify pathway for use of evidence in promotional situations and connected to medical communication
• Continually communicate with internal stakeholders while synthesizing evidence across the therapeutic area to ensure and increase visibility and use of the team’s work
• Design Evidence Synthesis Package and other tools and materials based on the research for Novo Nordisk internal communication and also, when applicable, for external communications by Field Medical Affairs and other functions including Market Access & Public Affairs and Marketing functions
• Function as a key partner during research execution, coordination of converting research output to customer facing messaging, and reviews of reactive and promotional pieces by internal review teams, within assigned therapeutic areas
• The incumbent will have a proven track record of strong methodological expertise in addition to impeccable stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• The incumbent will also possess experience in successfully navigating organizational dynamics and effectively championing outside-of-the-box ideas
• The individual in this role must also be a quintessential team-player, due to the team-based nature of this type of research

Physical Requirements

Up to 20% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required, PhD/MD/PharmD degree in appropriate healthcare-related field (heath economics, epidemiology, outcomes research, public health, business/health services research, biostatistics, medicine, biomedical sciences) preferred
• Working knowledge and experience in conducting health economics, health services research studies, real world research and the evaluation of health care interventions
• 5+ years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, pricing, reimbursement, medical affairs, and/or portfolio analysis, preferably with at least 2 years in the pharmaceutical industry, payor or healthcare
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care systems in the U.S., including managed care organizations, integrated health systems, PBMs, Medicare, and Medicaid
• Strong knowledge of healthcare big data and applications
• Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications, dossier development, and/or strategic, customer-focused HEOR tool development
• Experience in preparing, reviewing and presenting materials to drug formularies and other customers strongly preferred
• Demonstrated record of written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of successfully interacting with and presenting to key customers

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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