Associate Director, HEOR
Alkermes
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Greater Boston)
United States
Market Access
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of HEOR strategies for ARISTADA, generating evidence supporting clinical, economic, and patient-centered value for payers and physicians.
- Support the Head of Psychiatry HEOR with HEOR strategies for other assets across the product lifecycle.
- Lead and manage HEOR projects, including retrospective observational studies using administrative claims, electronic health records, and other real-world data sources.
- Support development of AMCP dossiers, value communication materials, health economic models/assessments, literature reviews, and retrospective/prospective observational studies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify evidence needs and translate objectives into research plans.
- Manage external vendors/consultants/research partners to ensure quality and timely execution while managing budgets.
- Support scientific publications, congress presentations, and other scientific communications.
- Communicate study findings internally and contribute to training/education.
- Represent the company at scientific meetings as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- PhD or Master’s degree in health economics and outcomes research, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, health services research, health policy, pharmacy, or related field (required).
- 5+ years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, RWE generation, epidemiology, or related disciplines (required).
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
- End-to-end project experience through publication with minimal oversight.
- Experience using healthcare databases and other real-world data; familiarity with claims, EHRs, registries, and related data assets.
- Strong project management in a matrix environment; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written/verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience across cross-functional teams and with external vendors/research partners/thought leaders.
- Collaborative, adaptable approach; positive work environment.
- Neuroscience/CNS therapeutic area experience (preferred).
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable):
- Annual base salary: $179,000–$205,000; eligible for annual performance bonus; competitive benefits package.
- Hybrid work: onsite at Waltham, MA office at least 3 days/week (not fully remote).
- Lead the development and execution of HEOR strategies for ARISTADA, generating evidence supporting clinical, economic, and patient-centered value for payers and physicians.
- Support the Head of Psychiatry HEOR with HEOR strategies for other assets across the product lifecycle.
- Lead and manage HEOR projects, including retrospective observational studies using administrative claims, electronic health records, and other real-world data sources.
- Support development of AMCP dossiers, value communication materials, health economic models/assessments, literature reviews, and retrospective/prospective observational studies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify evidence needs and translate objectives into research plans.
- Manage external vendors/consultants/research partners to ensure quality and timely execution while managing budgets.
- Support scientific publications, congress presentations, and other scientific communications.
- Communicate study findings internally and contribute to training/education.
- Represent the company at scientific meetings as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- PhD or Master’s degree in health economics and outcomes research, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, health services research, health policy, pharmacy, or related field (required).
- 5+ years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, RWE generation, epidemiology, or related disciplines (required).
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
- End-to-end project experience through publication with minimal oversight.
- Experience using healthcare databases and other real-world data; familiarity with claims, EHRs, registries, and related data assets.
- Strong project management in a matrix environment; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written/verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience across cross-functional teams and with external vendors/research partners/thought leaders.
- Collaborative, adaptable approach; positive work environment.
- Neuroscience/CNS therapeutic area experience (preferred).
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable):
- Annual base salary: $179,000–$205,000; eligible for annual performance bonus; competitive benefits package.
- Hybrid work: onsite at Waltham, MA office at least 3 days/week (not fully remote).