Associate Director, US Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Oncology Lead

Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

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Job Description

About the role:

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. You will report to the Head of Global Economics and work collaboratively with the Brand Marketing team. This is a customer-facing position contributing to the successful development and commercialization of new and innovative peri-approval and marketed medicines in the United States (US). This role will sit in the Global Health Economics & US HEOR, part of the Global Patient Value, Policy & Access (PVPA) function but will focus on US HEOR

How you will contribute:

• Work within a multidisciplinary, matrixed organization, to support the development and creation of US PVA and HEOR strategies to elucidate unmet clinical, economic and patient-centered needs, and value propositions that differentiate Takeda Oncology medicines for payers, policymakers, healthcare providers, consumers and other stakeholders
  
• Lead multiple HEOR work streams such as, but not limited to:
  
  o Retrospective studies of existing databases to assess patient characteristics, treatment patterns including drug utilization and adherence, and associated clinical, economic and/or patient-reported outcomes
  
  o Cross-sectional surveys of patients, caregivers, health care providers/practitioners, and/or payers
  
  o Literature reviews and assessments exploring burden of illness and/or comparative efficacy and effectiveness
  
  o Health economics models (e.g., cost-effectiveness and budget impact)
  
  o Support submission of Oncology Pathway reviews
  
  o Support the conceptualization of value-based contract (VBC) options, develop VBC toolkits, and assess their commercial impact and effect on cost-effectiveness and budget impact
  
• Promote effective communication of study findings as appropriate, in conference presentations, publications, dossiers and other means, and communicate with relevant internal and external audiences, which may include regulators, health care providers/practitioners, payers, health systems, patients and others
  
• In close partnership with the PVA team, identify and support opportunities for collaborative real-world evidence outcomes with, for example, Integrated Distribution Networks (IDNs), Accountable Health Organizations (ACOs), Pathway Organizations and emerging oncology care delivery systems to support Takeda Oncology portfolio from multiple stakeholders' perspectives
  
• Upon request, coordinate and deliver scientific, pharmacoeconomic and disease awareness information as presentations or other forms of scientific exchanges to regionally and nationally based managed care organizations, pharmacy benefits management companies, government payers, health care systems, and other organizations or professionals that are involved with health care policy, disease management/quality improvement, comparative effectiveness, and medication formulary decisions.
  
• Develop and manage strong collaborations with HEOR key opinion leaders and contribute to build and strengthen relationships with external customers
  
  
  Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  
  
  • Advanced Degree (Ph.D or PharmD) in Pharmacy, Health Economics, Medicine, Public Health, Health Services Research or related field
    
  • 6 to 8 years relevant experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., life sciences company, research organization, academic institution or governmental agency) with direct experience in management of applied HEOR research in the multi-disciplinary drug development and commercialization environment and process (involving multiple stakeholders) and interaction with external customers
    
  • In-depth knowledge of the US healthcare system
    
  • Direct experience with customer interactions and engagements (e.g., Specialty Pharmacies, pharmacy Group Purchasing Organizations [GPO], Pathway Organizations) developing partnerships and strengthen alliances, assess opportunities for projects and data agreements, and gain valuable industry insights
    
  • Demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience in applied HEOR (such as, but not limited to, health services evaluation, patient registries, retrospective or prospective observational studies, patient-reported outcomes/health-related quality of life assessment, health economic modeling and analysis [e.g., meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparisons])
    
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical and epidemiological information, innovative pricing models, methods of analysis of large databases (e.g., claims data, electronic health records) and the major areas of Outcomes Research (e.g., patient-reported outcomes [PROs])
    
  • Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications, dossier development, and strategic, customer-focused HEOR materials and tools development is expected
    
  • Strong ability/desire to work in a highly matrixed organization
    
  • Influencing skills (one on one and in group setting) - consensus builder with ability to effective drive decision making
    
  • Strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills (written and oral) and ability to translate technical issues to non-technical experts
    
    
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    
    
    • Previous experience in Oncology
      
    • Direct payer and customer facing and engagement experience, and experience in product commercialization
      
      
      TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
      
      
      • This position is based in Cambridge, MA
      • 25% to 50% of Domestic travel will be required
      • Some International travel may be required
        
        What Takeda can offer you:
        
        
        • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
          
        • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
          
        • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
          
        • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
          
        • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
          
        • Family Planning Support
          
        • Flexible Ways of Working
          
        • Tuition reimbursement
          
          
          More about us:
          
          At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
          
          Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
          
          This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
          
          In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.
          
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          EEO Statement
          
          Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
          
          Locations
          
          Boston, MA
          
          Worker Type
          
          Employee
          
          Worker Sub-Type
          
          Regular
          
          Time Type
          
          Full time

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