Head of U.S. Health Economics & Value Assessment (HEVA)

Role Summary

Head of U.S. Health Economics & Value Assessment (HEVA) leads the U.S. HEVA strategy for Sanofi’s Specialty Care portfolio, shaping and executing evidence generation and dissemination to inform access, policy, and pricing decisions. The role partners with global HEVA leadership and U.S. leadership to translate global evidence into US regional impact and to ensure HEVA evidence influences pricing, access, and policy. This is a market-facing, enterprise-critical leadership role requiring strategic partnership, scientific credibility, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Market Impact: Define and execute the U.S. HEVA strategy across all Specialty Care therapeutic areas; align with global HEOR, U.S. Medical, and Commercial priorities; serve on Global HEOR Leadership Team and U.S. Specialty Care Leadership Team; translate HEVA evidence into business and policy impact; address U.S. policy and reimbursement dynamics; represent Sanofi as a U.S. HEVA thought leader.
• Evidence Generation and Dissemination: Oversee design and execution of U.S.-focused HEVA and RWE programs; lead launch and post-launch HEVA strategies; develop compliant and impactful dissemination pathways (publications, payer dossiers, field materials, digital platforms); partner with U.S. Medical Affairs/Value & Access to ensure appropriate use of HEOR evidence; champion data-driven storytelling.
• Policy, Payer, and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Value & Access, US Medical Affairs, and Policy to support value frameworks and response strategies; engage with State Government Affairs and external advocacy organizations; lead engagement with key US policy stakeholders (e.g., ICER); support advocacy and education initiatives to shape practice and reimbursement.
• People, Culture, and Organizational Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing U.S. HEVA team; empower U.S. TA Leads as strategic partners; foster innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning; model ethical leadership.
• Performance, Integration, and Governance: Establish and monitor U.S. HEVA performance metrics; align U.S. and global priorities; oversee budgeting and resourcing; ensure compliance with enterprise, legal, and regulatory standards in evidence generation and dissemination.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MSc, MPH, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real world evidence, or related leadership roles
• Experience: Proven success leading U.S. HEOR strategy and execution across multiple therapeutic areas within large, matrixed organizations
• Experience: Recognized externally as a HEOR leader with credibility among payers, policymakers, and academic peers
• Experience: Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, payer and policy landscape, and evolving regulatory environment
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to translate evidence into business impact, influence policy, and drive access outcomes
• Experience: Experience managing scientific teams and cross-functional stakeholders at senior enterprise levels

Skills

• Strong leadership across strategic, operational, and people dimensions with a track record of team development
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to convey complex evidence to senior management and external stakeholders
• Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare, policy, and regulatory environment with a commitment to compliance and ethics
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MSc, MPH, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline

Additional Requirements

• Approximately 25% travel expected, primarily domestic with occasional international trips