Director - Field HEOR Scientist - Great Lakes
Location: Des Moines-IA
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
The Field HEOR team is a member of the US Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) organization. The Field HEOR Scientist works within a field matrix team to engage Access organizations and decision‐makers within their assigned territory. They combine the technical knowledge of HEOR with the knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system’s business models to effectively engage, deliver and generate impactful data to support medication access decision‑making.
The Field HEOR Scientist is a field‑based position covering territories in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions, including MN, WI, MI, IN, IL, MO, IA.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct health economics and outcomes research as part of a cross‑functional matrix team in an internal‑facing role, and lead the medical interface with key access customers in a field‑facing role.
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of the US HEOR strategy, plans, and research.
- Partner with the home office medical teams to develop, interpret, and disseminate data/information assessing the medical value of BMS assets and execute all phases of the research process.
- Direct research strategy to ensure BMS answers key questions in the health care marketplace driven by direct payer insights in accordance with company policies and in collaboration with the home office medical matrix team.
- Lead Health Economics and Outcomes Research for any given therapeutic area.
- Concentrate field‑facing activities on specific accounts, which include regional managed care accounts and key integrated delivery networks to facilitate appropriate patient access, medical policy, coverage, and reimbursement for all BMS portfolio assets.
- Develop sustainable customer relationships and discuss comprehensive scientific, health economic, epidemiology, and quality of life information.
- Work closely with the commercial Account Executives, MSLs, and home office medical matrix teams.
- Lead specific projects/initiatives that impact the broader field HEOR team, Home Office HEOR team, or cross‑functional matrix teams.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral trained professional (PhD, PharmD, MD) with an emphasis in health services research, health economics research, public health, health services, or related field.
- A Masters level degree will be considered if the degree is specific to health economics or outcomes research, with appropriate clinical background and years of experience.
- Minimum five years of previous work experience in the pharmaceutical, managed care, or consulting industries with a primary focus on Market Access with specific experience conducting health economics and outcomes research at all stages of the research process.
- Demonstrated expertise in health economics and outcomes research, including a publication list.
- Ability to understand, interpret and make recommendations concerning the evolving U.S. healthcare marketplace and comparative effectiveness research.
- Proven ability to build customer relationships.
- Strong problem solving and communications skills.
- Flexibility to travel is required.
- Ability to drive a company‑provided car is an essential qualification; candidates must be able to operate a BMS‑provided vehicle and maintain a safe driving history.
Compensation Overview:
Field – United States – US: $211,880 – $256,748. Starting compensation is presented for a full‑time employee (FTE) on a base salary basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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