Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Associate Director (HYBRID)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Luna Pier, MI)
United States
Market Access
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead others to execute complex HEOR evidence generation, including cost-effective analysis and budget impact models; prospective and retrospective observational studies; ITCs; meta-analyses and systematic reviews; patient-reported outcomes measure development and validation; and other research as needed to support asset value.
- Gather and synthesize insights from payers, KOLs, and HEOR experts; stay current with scientific and policy trends and best practices; apply strategic and content expertise to strategy planning.
- Apply best practices to provide key input to the design of observational research studies.
- Collaborate with medical communications teams on publication strategy to ensure timely dissemination of HEOR evidence with maximum impact.
- Partner with Global Pricing and Market Access to support production of GVD and Value Narrative.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Technical expertise in HEOR; ability to formulate and lead creative research projects with rigorous, technically and scientifically sound conduct aligned with best HEOR practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills to communicate difficult concepts and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
- Ability to apply knowledge of the US healthcare system, global health technology appraisal requirements, and clinical development to identify evidence gaps and formulate evidence generation strategies.
- Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry, with spotless compliance and ethical conduct.
Education and Experience:
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, Master’s, MPH, or PharmD) in a relevant discipline.
- Typically 8 years of experience with substantial HEOR background, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pay Range:
- $176,000 - $264,000
Flex Designation:
- Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible; Hybrid: remote up to two days per week; On-Site: five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
- Lead others to execute complex HEOR evidence generation, including cost-effective analysis and budget impact models; prospective and retrospective observational studies; ITCs; meta-analyses and systematic reviews; patient-reported outcomes measure development and validation; and other research as needed to support asset value.
- Gather and synthesize insights from payers, KOLs, and HEOR experts; stay current with scientific and policy trends and best practices; apply strategic and content expertise to strategy planning.
- Apply best practices to provide key input to the design of observational research studies.
- Collaborate with medical communications teams on publication strategy to ensure timely dissemination of HEOR evidence with maximum impact.
- Partner with Global Pricing and Market Access to support production of GVD and Value Narrative.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Technical expertise in HEOR; ability to formulate and lead creative research projects with rigorous, technically and scientifically sound conduct aligned with best HEOR practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills to communicate difficult concepts and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
- Ability to apply knowledge of the US healthcare system, global health technology appraisal requirements, and clinical development to identify evidence gaps and formulate evidence generation strategies.
- Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry, with spotless compliance and ethical conduct.
Education and Experience:
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, Master’s, MPH, or PharmD) in a relevant discipline.
- Typically 8 years of experience with substantial HEOR background, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pay Range:
- $176,000 - $264,000
Flex Designation:
- Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible; Hybrid: remote up to two days per week; On-Site: five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.