Job Abstract

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.  If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Summary

The Associate Director is responsible for developing RWE strategies for assigned product(s) and execution of RWE research for the development and communication of product value data to support Eisai business. This role primarily focuses on late-stage pipeline and marketed products, interfaces with cross-functional teams including US medical affairs, marketing, market access global value and access teams, commercial to align strategies in customer research activities and development of external communication materials.

This position can be either remote-based OR office/hybrid based (Nutley, NJ).

Responsibilities

• Support formulation and implementation of Global RWE strategies aligned with the functional, business and patient needs to develop a compelling value proposition that drives optimal access and utilization of Eisai marketed products.
• As needed, take on responsibility for oversight of vendors selected to manage ongoing RWE efforts, including Ph4 study management, and presentations and publications emanating from these efforts
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., US medical affairs, marketing, market access global value and access teams, commercial) to prioritize projects towards achieving effective utilization of resources.
• Demonstrate product differentiation and value to support, value and access, health outcomes and safety needs.
• Draft communication/publication strategies for given products and publication/presentation of RWE related research outcomes at internal and external forums.
• Generate evidence to support Eisai’s recognition as a trusted advocate for patient access to appropriate therapeutic alternatives.
• Keep up to date with current methodological, clinical practices and professional guidelines to support decision-making towards meeting the needs of patients, providers and payers, as well as optimize access to Eisai’s products and appropriate medical care.
• Provide oversight to external partner/vendor deliverables in line with defined objectives and scope for assigned products, and address critical escalations as warranted.
• May provide mentoring, guidance and training to new hires/ less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral (preferred) degree in health services research, public health, medicine, epidemiology, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in real world evidence generation/outcomes research/ or closely related discipline either within biopharmaceutical
• Experience in designing, analyzing and collecting RWD using EMRs, patient charts, administrative claims datasets.
• Previous RWE experience in medical or clinical development, and interactions with regulatory authorities is desirable.
• Experience with launch of products and working on pipeline and marketed products is preferred with emphasis on dengerative disease
• High competence in design and execution of RWE studies (in partnership with thought leaders in major geographic regions of Eisai business), including developing protocols and analytic plans for prospective and retrospective studies.
• Strong scientific communication record in terms of conference presentations and manuscripts is desirable.
• Relevant academic training and prior experience in conducting health economic modeling, health-related quality of life, and/or health services research studies.
• Proven ability to develop professional relationships with healthcare stakeholders, key opinion leaders, peers and of working in alliance/co-promotion settings and/or leading cross-functional teams.
• Some  experience of managing/ leading teams directly/ indirectly or coaching and mentoring new hires/ less experienced colleagues.
• Previous  experience in vendor management and budget management including cross-functional communication with ability to influence without authority.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

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Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://us.eisai.com/careers-at-eisai/benefits.

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

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