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About the Role

The Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) leads the development and execution of projects for on-market and/or pipeline development assets. This role represents HEOR on cross-functional asset/brand teams and in pipeline commercialization teams, accountable for HEOR strategies and execution for at least one asset or indication in the US or internationally. The director may manage 1-2 direct reports.

Responsibilities

Oversees the design and conduct of projects, communicating findings and strategic impact to internal and external audiences.
Provides product leadership to HEOR strategic direction, aligning with business goals and cross-functional partners.
Ensures project plans integrate with product strategic plans and commercial interests, providing updates and owning execution decisions.
Liaises with product team members to generate innovative ideas and gain buy-in for strategies.
Accountable for end-to-end delivery of HEOR work, from strategy development to content pull-through.
Ensures strong partnership with HEOR COE functions to represent a comprehensive HEOR voice in cross-functional meetings.
Demonstrates executive presence and ability to engage with senior leaders in a cross-functional setting.

Requirements

Advanced degree in health economics or related discipline.
Minimum of seven years of working experience with a Master's degree, or five years with a PhD (fellowship experience counts).
Professional training in a health field (MD, PharmD, etc.) is a plus.
Preferred: PhD in Economics, Econometrics, or (pharmaco)epidemiology with 3 years of relevant experience.
Clinical research experience is strongly recommended, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience leading complex products and/or clinical development for pipeline development and on-market products.
Typically 3+ years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry, CRO, academia, or other health-related consulting company.
Expert knowledge in a relevant therapeutic specialty.
Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional global team environment.
Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy.
Ability to perform in uncharted territory with few established guidelines or procedures.
Ability to follow exceedingly complex governmental rules and regulations and direct compliance knowledgeably and expeditiously.
Ability to develop creative and effective solutions to inter- and intra-project priority conflicts, resource constraints, and other problems impacting project or group goals across multiple programs.
High goal-orientation with the ability to see solutions rather than problems.
Extensive knowledge of the global regulatory, HTA, and PR&A landscape, and understanding of other development-related functions across all phases of drug development.
Skills to perform dual roles of leading a cross-functional team and managing scientific personnel in clinical research.
Ability to interact successfully with Senior Management globally and act as the HEOR project/group champion and spokesperson.
Must be a self-starter with a strong desire for projects to achieve commercial success.

Skills

Health Economics
Outcomes Research
Project Leadership
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Communication
Regulatory Landscape
HTA
PR&A
Clinical Development
Scientific Personnel Management

Location

Work Type

Full-time
Travel Yes, 15% of the Time

Experience Level

Director
Minimum of seven years working experience with Master’s, five year with PhD
3 years of relevant experience (for PhD)
3+ years of clinical development experience

Education Level

Advanced degree in health economics or related discipline
Master's degree
PhD
MD
PharmD

Salary/Compensations

USD 160500 - USD 305000 - yearly

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs

About the Company

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.
We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
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Equal Opportunity

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
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