Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Population Health

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Job description

Title:

Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Population Health

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

Job Description:

Summary / purpose of the position

The Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Population Health is a critical member of an expanding team. Along with a growing pipeline, we are enhancing our capabilities. The Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Population Health will be responsible for identifying care gaps in collaboration with internal business partners to aid US customer decision-making and improve population health.

The Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Population Health will partner with Field Health Economics and Outcomes Research to engage key external stakeholders in the US, such as Quality Improvement Directors, Advocacy Groups, and other relevant medical/healthcare stakeholders, to understand their population health priorities and identify appropriate collaboration opportunities.

The Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Population Health will partner with Directors of Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Real-World Evidence and other internal stakeholders to develop population health plans and ensure that the plans are aligned strategically. The Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Population Health will execute population health plans and ensure effective communication of information to external audiences.

Main responsibilities / job expectations

• Maintain required level of knowledge of relevant TA/disease states and Ipsen products, providing therapeutic area/product information to both internal and external stakeholders as needed.

• Drive effective cross-functional collaboration to identify appropriate external stakeholders and lead the development of US Population Health plans in alignment to medical and commercial strategy.

• Provide input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans to ensure US Population Health projects are represented as appropriate.

• Lead the design and conduct of Population Health projects, in collaboration with internal and external researchers, to improve population health.

• Lead the development and internal approval of field team materials to communicate information generated from Population Health projects to external customers.

• Lead the training of Field US Health Economics and Outcomes Research Team on Population Health resources and support the training of other communication resources (e.g. pre-approval information exchange decks) as needed.

• Participate in or lead the design, conduct, and publish methodologically rigorous US Health Economics and Outcomes Research or Real-World Evidence studies and projects, in collaboration with internal and external researchers, to understand the real-world clinical, humanistic, and economic impact of Ipsen products as needed.

• Support meetings with key external customers through participation in meetings or presenting approved resources to customers as needed.

• Track budgets and timelines and ensure appropriate processes are followed for internal approval and execution of studies and projects as appropriate.

• Comply with all regulatory laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Ipsen.

• Stay informed on the latest methodological advances and approaches to understanding gaps in care.

Knowledge, abilities & experience

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS, MPH) in Health Services Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or a related field is require

Experience

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Real-World Evidence or related field is required.

• Presenting Health Economics and Outcomes Research or Real-World Evidence studies to external audiences is required.

• Conducting Health Economics and Outcomes Research or Real-World Evidence studies/analyses is required.

• Leading a cross-functional team or initiative is required.

• Knowledge of US claims and EMR databases is preferred.

Key Technical Competencies Required

• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible.

• Must be proactive, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to develop realistic plans and recommendations.

• Strong communication (both oral and written) and project management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work individually and within cross-functional teams, as well as with external partners and vendors.

• Broad understanding of the US healthcare reimbursement systems.

• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% of time.

The annual base salary range for this position is $177,000 - $259,600.This job is eligible to participate in our incentive compensation program as well as our long-term incentives program.At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

IPSEN is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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