Director, Global HEOR - Oncology

Role Summary

The Director of Global HEOR - Oncology is responsible for planning and leading the health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) evidence generation strategy, as well as executing studies for one or more assets and/or indications within the BMS Oncology portfolio to support global markets, including the US. As an HEOR Subject Matter Expert, the Director is proficient in most, if not all, areas of evidence generation activities. This includes designing, conducting analysis for, and interpreting findings from interventional studies, conducting non-interventional research and evidence synthesis studies, and developing, validating, and analyzing health economic models and clinical outcomes assessment measures. The Director partners closely with key cross-functional teams to ensure the patient and business relevance and scientific rigor of the HEOR book of work (BOW). Additionally, the Director integrates completed studies into value communication materials to meet external customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the strategy, design and execution of robust evidence generation of HEOR studies (e.g., real-world evidence, economic modeling, patient reported outcomes studies, and evidence synthesis) that demonstrates value to improve the lives of all patients for commercialized and pipeline oncology medicines/indications.
• Establish and maintain global and US cross-functional collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders including, but not limited to field HEOR, Pricing & Access Strategy, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Marketing, PReP Team, Center of Observational Research and Data Sciences, and Medical Communications/Publication Team.
• Support global and local market access activities, including payer and health technology assessment (HTA) submissions and negotiations, by driving comprehensive global HTA materials and helping to shape payer response strategies.
• Support Global Product Teams (GPT) on clinical development and regulatory activities through robust evidence generation to optimize patient access.
• Integrate HEOR evidence generated in-house and externally into the development of effective value communication tools and programs.
• Integrate evidence generation strategies in Access, Medical and Marketing strategies and objectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, support and influence internal BMS stakeholders and matrix teams.
• Select, collaborate and manage relationships with external organizations and Thought Leaders for research collaborations.
• Keep well-informed about latest global payer, HTA and health policy evolutions and HEOR methodological evolvements.
• Effectively lead and manage scientifically rigorous HEOR studies and associated budget from concept through full execution, including reporting the evidence at scientific congresses, in peer reviewed publications, and promotional/proactive/reactive BMS communication tools.
• Train BMS matrix team and field teams (e.g., fHEOR, MSLs, Account Executives, sales team) on HEOR evidence as appropriate
• Strive to demonstrate BMS values of integrity, passion, urgency, innovation, accountability and inclusion.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/MS/MPH) in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Econometrics, Epidemiology, Public Health or related discipline is highly preferred.
• 8+ years of HEOR practical experience and 5+ years of experience in HEOR-related functions in the pharmaceutical industry setting.
• Strong understanding of global payer and patient access landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as an individual and in teams.
• Strong problem solving, change management, and communication skills.
• Strong scientific publication track record in HEOR.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical development and product promotional guidelines (e.g. FDA Consistent with Label guidance, FDAMA 114).
• Limited domestic and international travel may be required.
• Experience in the following areas is preferred:
  • Proven expertise across diverse HEOR study designs and methodologies
  • US value communication tools (e.g., field HEOR payer decks, promotional decks)
  • HTA submissions
  • Local market engagements
  • Regulatory submissions

Skills

• HEOR study design and execution
• Global payer and HTA strategy
• Evidence synthesis and health economic modeling
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Scientific communication and publication

Education

• PhD/MD/PharmD/MS/MPH or similar advanced degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Limited domestic and international travel may be required.