Director, Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Scorpion Therapeutics, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
Role Summary
The Director, Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (GHEOR) will lead the GHEOR strategy supporting Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and business objectives to optimize patient access, pricing, and reimbursement for Madrigal Pharmaceutical’s medicines, with a focus on Rezdiffra in the US and international markets. This position primarily drives evidence generation and market access initiatives while collaborating with US, European and other international GHEOR counterparts to ensure alignment of global strategies. The Director will oversee the development and execution of integrated evidence plans, including design, analysis, and dissemination of HEOR studies and technical deliverables.
Responsibilities
Strategy Development
Lead the evidence generation strategy for Rezdiffra with HQ-based stakeholders in partnership with the cross-functional matrix team
Integrate input from US and international teams into a comprehensive evidence strategy to support market access, reimbursement, and lifecycle management
Evidence Generation and HEOR Studies
Design and execute HEOR studies including network meta-analyses and real-world studies, from concept through publication
Develop launch and HTA deliverables such as value dossiers, systematic literature reviews, economic models, and innovative tools to support payer engagement, reimbursement, and access
Clinical and Regulatory Support
Provide strategic input into clinical trial design to support payer and regulatory decisions
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate dissemination of HEOR materials per regulatory guidance and internal SOPs
External Collaboration and Partnerships
Develop strategic partnerships and research collaborations with key external experts, healthcare policymakers, payers, and academic and community oncology settings to support asset strategies
Budget Oversight and Resource Management
Support the GHEOR budget planning, forecasting, and allocation to ensure efficient use of resources across US and international initiatives
Manage external vendor contracts and timelines to ensure project deliverables are completed on time within scope and within budget
Team Leadership & Development
Foster continuous development through mentoring and training
Align Publications activities with strategic objectives and tactical plans
Compliance & Quality
Ensure all activities comply with company SOPs, industry standards, and applicable regulations
Uphold the highest ethical standards in all external engagements
Travel Requirement
Willingness to travel up to 30%, primarily in the US, with occasional international travel for conferences or collaboration with all GHEOR teams
Ability to work across international time zones as needed
Qualifications
Required: Graduate degree in health economics, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field
Required: 12-15+ years of HEOR or related experience with 7+ years with PhD
Required: Direct experience with US health technology assessment (HTA) and value assessment bodies (e.g., ICER) and familiarity with select international HTA agencies (e.g., NICE, CADTH)
Required: Deep expertise in health services research methods, including economic modeling, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), statistics, and real-world evidence studies
Required: Proven ability to independently design, execute, and manage complex non-interventional studies in the US and internationally
Required: Strong understanding of the US drug development process and payer landscape
Required: Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders across cross-functional and matrixed teams
Required: Execution-focused and highly organized, with strong project management skills in budgeting, contracting, vendor oversight, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
Required: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience preparing technical and value-based materials for diverse audiences
Required: Demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize projects based on business value, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting to change
Required: High proficiency with project management systems, Medical Affairs dashboards, CRM platforms, and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Veeva, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom)
Preferred: In-depth knowledge of liver disease; experience in cardiometabolic health or Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis
Preferred: PhD degree in health economics, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field
Preferred: International mobility
Preferred: Experience supporting international launch
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Responsibilities
Strategy Development
Lead the evidence generation strategy for Rezdiffra with HQ-based stakeholders in partnership with the cross-functional matrix team
Integrate input from US and international teams into a comprehensive evidence strategy to support market access, reimbursement, and lifecycle management
Evidence Generation and HEOR Studies
Design and execute HEOR studies including network meta-analyses and real-world studies, from concept through publication
Develop launch and HTA deliverables such as value dossiers, systematic literature reviews, economic models, and innovative tools to support payer engagement, reimbursement, and access
Clinical and Regulatory Support
Provide strategic input into clinical trial design to support payer and regulatory decisions
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate dissemination of HEOR materials per regulatory guidance and internal SOPs
External Collaboration and Partnerships
Develop strategic partnerships and research collaborations with key external experts, healthcare policymakers, payers, and academic and community oncology settings to support asset strategies
Budget Oversight and Resource Management
Support the GHEOR budget planning, forecasting, and allocation to ensure efficient use of resources across US and international initiatives
Manage external vendor contracts and timelines to ensure project deliverables are completed on time within scope and within budget
Team Leadership & Development
Foster continuous development through mentoring and training
Align Publications activities with strategic objectives and tactical plans
Compliance & Quality
Ensure all activities comply with company SOPs, industry standards, and applicable regulations
Uphold the highest ethical standards in all external engagements
Travel Requirement
Willingness to travel up to 30%, primarily in the US, with occasional international travel for conferences or collaboration with all GHEOR teams
Ability to work across international time zones as needed
Qualifications
Required: Graduate degree in health economics, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field
Required: 12-15+ years of HEOR or related experience with 7+ years with PhD
Required: Direct experience with US health technology assessment (HTA) and value assessment bodies (e.g., ICER) and familiarity with select international HTA agencies (e.g., NICE, CADTH)
Required: Deep expertise in health services research methods, including economic modeling, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), statistics, and real-world evidence studies
Required: Proven ability to independently design, execute, and manage complex non-interventional studies in the US and internationally
Required: Strong understanding of the US drug development process and payer landscape
Required: Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders across cross-functional and matrixed teams
Required: Execution-focused and highly organized, with strong project management skills in budgeting, contracting, vendor oversight, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
Required: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience preparing technical and value-based materials for diverse audiences
Required: Demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize projects based on business value, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting to change
Required: High proficiency with project management systems, Medical Affairs dashboards, CRM platforms, and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Veeva, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom)
Preferred: In-depth knowledge of liver disease; experience in cardiometabolic health or Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis
Preferred: PhD degree in health economics, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field
Preferred: International mobility
Preferred: Experience supporting international launch
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