Associate Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, US Medical - Neuroscience

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Job Description

About the role:

Join Takeda as an Associate Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) - Neuroscience, where you will develop health economics and outcomes research for Takeda products within the launch timeframe. You will be part of US Value and Evidence Generation (VEG) within US Medical Affairs and responsible for executing health economics and outcomes research to generate U.S. evidence aligned with strategic objectives and needs of Neuroscience assets. You will report to the Director, Neuroscience TA, Health Economics and Outcomes Research. This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA or Lexington, MA.

How you will contribute:

• Contribute to the overall US HEOR strategy work streams for near-term and/or marketed products related to real-world evidence generation, health economic modeling, value communication, observational research, pragmatic real-world evidence trials, and field tool development to a high standard and business impact

• Work with US Medical and US Business Unit (USBU) teams to understand overall medical strategies and build research/evidence plans that meet internal cross-functional and external stakeholder needs

• Lead and conduct methodologically rigorous and feasible studies that address priority US HEOR evidence needs. Such studies may include, but not be limited to:

• Longitudinal retrospective studies of existing databases to assess patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and associated clinical, economic and/or patient-reported outcomes

• Retrospective or prospective evaluations of disease natural history and treatment patterns, including drug utilization and adherence

• Cross-sectional surveys of patients, caregivers, health care providers/practitioners, and/or payers

• Assessments exploring the burden of illness, patient preference studies and/or comparative effectiveness

• Models of cost-effectiveness and budget impact; indirect treatment comparison models and methodologies

• Take research from concept to publication by managing study quality, resources, project plan, budgets, vendors and editing scientific content

• Work with key strategic partners within US VEG, including:

• Value Access Insights and Solutions to provide advanced scientific support to medical/OR related field tool and appropriate of outcomes research studies

• Outcomes Research & Data Science to conduct exploratory analyses and design potential concepts/tools/plans for collaboration with key regionally and nationally based managed care organizations, pharmacy benefit management, government payers and other customer groups

• Field-based Payer Account Medical Leads (AMLs) to help overall collaborations and effective payer medical interactions

• Clinical Research, Engagement and Innovation to conduct longitudinal prospective observational pragmatic clinical trials; and/or patient registries evaluating clinical, patient-centered, and/or economic endpoints

• Work closely with the US Director and Senior Director, Neuroscience TA, HEOR, and cross-functionally with members of US Medical Unit, Market Access and Channel function, and franchise marketing/brand teams to facilitate in-depth scientific HEOR knowledge, product value, and strategy development

• Collaborate with global partners, e.g., within Global Evidence and Outcomes and Global Health Economics, to understand their work and contribute US HEOR perspectives into their global activities

• Maintain a high level of knowledge with regards to the scientific, clinical and commercial developments in the therapeutic area and an understanding of pharmacy management/medical policy trends/techniques used by payers to make informed decisions about payer strategy and OR plans and tactics

• Create and communicate outcomes-related sessions at scientific and professional meetings that are of strategic interest to Takeda

• Maintain environmental awareness as relevant to assigned asset

• Complete all required training, activity documentation, knowledge management systems, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities by SOPs and guidelines

What you bring to Takeda:

Required:

• You have a doctoral degree in a health sciences-related field such as a PharmD, MS, MD or PhD, with a grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare environment, and outcomes research

• You are an experienced health economics, health services, or outcomes research scientist, with experience in patient-centered research methods and generating evidence to support market access for pharmaceuticals

• Four years post-doctoral healthcare experience in the pharmaceutical, managed care, or consulting industries with a primary focus on health economics and outcomes research, and an emphasis on Market Access (public or private payers)

• Experience with teamwork and project management in meeting goals

• Excel at applying professional relationships with regionally and nationally based managed care partners in the areas of pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research and other areas of mutual interest by aligning expertise with Takeda needs.

• Possess business and analytic skills and an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical business practices that impact asset development and commercialization

• Show expert awareness and the ability to understand and make recommendations concerning the evolving US health care marketplace

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired:

• MBA, MPH, MHA or other business training will be considered if degree is specific to health economics or outcomes research, with appropriate clinical background and years of experience.

• Health Economic or similar training (e.g., MS, PhD), fellowship, or background in outcomes research.

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel approximately 20% to meetings or client sites, including overnight trips and some weekend commitments. Some international travel may be required

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$149,100.00 - $234,300.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

Cambridge, MALexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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