About the Department
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 Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Strategy & Synthesis Associate Director, Cardiovascular (CV) will be part of the HEOR Evidence Synthesis & Strategy (HEOR-ESS) sub-team. The HEOR-ESS sub-team is part of a larger Clinical Data Science and Evidence (CDSE) team within the CMR department. The mission of the HEOR-ESS team is to develop the HEOR evidence and insights generation plan that corresponds with and supports the strategy of the larger organization and to synthesize and disseminate impactful real-world evidence generated by the RWE and modeling teams within CDSE.
The Associate Director, HEOR Evidence Strategy & Synthesis is responsible for developing the HEOR evidence strategy and associated evidence and insights generation plan through partnerships with commercial, medical, regulatory, and marketing functions to ensure the resulting evidence supports the drug development and commercialization strategy. The incumbent collaborates with RWE and modeling counterparts who lead the execution of studies in the approved evidence and insights generation plan to ensure strategic alignment and synthesizes the resulting evidence for pull through to impactful proactive and reactive materials for communication with external stakeholders. Other responsibilities include leading HEOR input into policy issues and value assessments of assigned products, liaising with global colleagues, and obtaining budget endorsement to support studies. The HEOR-ESS Associate Director will work with high visibility within a matrixed environment in NNI alongside the HEOR Evidence Strategy & Synthesis directors and cross functions partners.
Relationships
This position reports to the Senior Director of HEOR Evidence Strategy & Synthesis within the Clinical Data Science and Evidence HEOR-ESS team; works closely with Strategy and Synthesis directors in the team; and collaborates with cross-functional colleagues in the US and Global organizations. The incumbent works closely with other teams across CDSE, specifically the RWE and Modelling teams, to ensure strategic alignment from study design all the way through study communication to cross-functional stakeholders and external stakeholders. Key home-office relationships include the Market Access & Public Affairs, Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Managed Markets, and Publications teams. The incumbent will also work on certain initiatives in alignment with Global Evidence and Payer Access and Global Marketing colleagues in corporate headquarters.
The incumbent must:
- Possess 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.
- Support the development of the North American Organization Evidence and Insights Generation plan in close collaboration with 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 necessary/appropriate mechanisms of evidence generation to ensure the impact from evidence is both timely and tailored to the needs of the customer-facing team
- Ensure scientific rigor by serving as MMRC reviewer on real world evidence and modelling projects
- Work closely with RWE and modelling teams to ensure strategic alignment between study execution and the Evidence and Insights Generation Plan
- 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
- Oversee/be responsible for key aspects of effective project management related to evidence and insights strategy planning and synthesis, such as RFP development, vendor selection (including associated due diligence), contract execution, budget management, and delivering according to timelines.
- Build 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
- Work as an active contributor in cross-CDSE discussions within the therapeutic area, bringing knowledge and learnings to the broader group
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
10-20% overnight travel required.
Qualifications
- Master’s 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
- Proficiency in methodological approaches and tools in health services research; strong knowledge of health care “big data” and applications
- Knowledge of US healthcare system including managed care organizations, integrated health systems, PBMs, Medicare and Medicaid
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to deliver effective presentations is required
- Track record of exhibiting critical thinking skills and the ability to be a team player
- Strong process and project management skills
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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