Associate Director HEOR Product Lead (2 Positions)

Novartis AG

Job Overview

Location

Remote Position (USA)

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) strategies for Novartis products across their entire lifecycle to support market access and commercialization.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Medical, Commercial, Market Access, and Scientific Communications teams to integrate HEOR evidence into integrated evidence plans (IEPs) that demonstrate product value to payers, regulators, and patients.
• Design, oversee, and manage observational research, real-world evidence (RWE) studies, economic modeling, patient-reported outcomes, patient preference studies, and registries to inform regulatory and payer decision-making.
• Ensure all HEOR research adheres to the highest standards of scientific rigor and methodological integrity in alignment with industry best practices.
• Manage multiple concurrent HEOR projects, including budget oversight, external vendor relationships, and internal stakeholder alignment to deliver timely and high-quality outputs.
• Generate and communicate compelling HEOR evidence to optimize patient access and product value in the U.S. healthcare market.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at major scientific conferences and forums to enhance Novartis’s scientific credibility and thought leadership.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external institutions, researchers, and key opinion leaders to advance HEOR capabilities and expand the evidence base for Novartis products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including VELs, Medical Affairs, and Government Affairs to align HEOR activities with go-to-market strategies, reimbursement strategies, and health technology assessment (HTA) requirements.
• Translate complex health economics and outcomes data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences including payers, policymakers, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in HEOR methodologies and applications to support product differentiation and competitive positioning in evolving healthcare landscapes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all HEOR research activities and data use.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior HEOR scientists and team members to foster professional growth and scientific excellence.
• Represent the HEOR function in cross-functional product teams to shape research priorities and ensure HEOR is embedded in early-stage product planning.
• Apply deep expertise in pharmacoeconomics, health technology assessment (HTA), reimbursement strategies, and pricing strategies to support market access initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving U.S. healthcare policies, payer landscape dynamics, and regulatory requirements impacting HEOR evidence generation.

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Health Economics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or related field required
• PhD or PharmD with strong focus in Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related fields preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector in health economics, market access, or related functions
• Expert knowledge of Health Economics, Outcomes Research, and Real-World Evidence including study design, methodologies, economic modeling, data sources, and analyses

🏖️ Benefits

• Salary range of $168,000.00 to $312,000.00 per year
• Performance-based cash incentive
• Eligibility for annual equity awards
• Comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves

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Remote

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About Novartis AG

Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It researches, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines, generics, biosimilars, and eye-care products. Core therapeutic areas include oncology, neuroscience, immunology, dermatology, and cardiovascular-metabolic diseases. The company operates through Innovative Medicines and Sandoz divisions, with a global network of R&D centers and manufacturing sites.

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