Executive Director, HEOR

Executive Director, HEOR

Who We Are

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About The Role

The Executive Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), successfully plans, manages and leads completion of product/disease specific projects to determine and express the health care value of Neurocrine marketed products or assets in various stages of development. Works closely with the U.S. Product Development Teams, Commercial Teams, Government Affairs Teams, Key Stakeholders within the Medical Affairs team and Departments dedicated to Managed Care and Patient Advocacy to develop and communicate data that allow patients, clinicians and payers to make informed health care decisions regarding Neurocrine products.

Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)

• Oversight of broader HEOR department to ensure optimal cross functional partnership and execution
• Represents the voice and value of HEOR teams across key leadership forums including Medical Affairs Leadership Team
• Designs, develops and implements projects to assist in the creation of product specific evidence to inform value assessment and market access
• Acts as or manages HEOR brand or therapeutic area leads to ensure data generation plans map to business needs
• Collaborates with internal business partners to meet the evidence needs of external stakeholders
• Manages vendors and ensures teams are consistent in ways of working and engaging with external partners
• Drives HEOR teams towards meeting corporate and department goals
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures effective achievement of objectives
• Anticipates factors that could impact Neurocrine's strategies and its position in the field
• Directs the development of new or innovative solutions and uses groundbreaking methods to think beyond existing solutions
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• MS degree in health outcomes/economics or related field and 15+ years of Pharmaceutical industry experience in a HEOR role with direct research experience; Experience in real world evidence creation using claims and/or other health care encounter databases; Proven experience in the creation of U.S. based HTA submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.); Experience and knowledge in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and possible economic modeling is highly preferred; Experience in engaging large U.S. based payors or HTA organizations preferred OR
• PharmD or PhD in health outcomes/economics or related field and 12+ years of similar experience noted above
• Expertise in real world evidence creation using claims and/or other health care encounter databases
• Strong written communication skills including publication/medical writing
• Proven experience in the creation of U.S. payer submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and summarize data, think critically, manage projects, influence others, work in a team environment, and synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information
• Knowledge in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and economic modeling
• Proven ability to engage large U.S. based and work with payer facing field teams
• Experience with early stage and launch programs
• Excellent SAS or other statistical programming skills
• Acts as a "trusted advisor" across the company and may be recognized as an internal and external expert
• Provides strategy, vision and direction regarding issues that may team level, department level and company-wide impact
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company’s goals
• Possesses industry-leading knowledge
• Ability to apply advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development skills
• Ability to influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization
• Proactive, innovative, with excellent problem-solving/decision making skills
• Ability to work in a cross functional team and matrix environment
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and highly proficient computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and SAS or other statistical programming

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $260,100.00-$376,650.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.