Health Economics & Outcomes Research Senior Manager

Role Summary

Health Economics & Outcomes Research Senior Manager in Boston, MA, participating in the development and execution of HEOR studies to support Vertex's products. Reports to the Senior Director HEOR, Pain.

Responsibilities

• Executes 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 the asset value
• Provides best practices insights into the design of Vertex observational research studies
• Executes key HEOR pre-launch/launch deliverables
• Develops presentations to communicate complex HEOR evidence
• Acts as a resource for team members with less experience
• Communicates complex health economic and outcomes research findings internally and externally

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, Master's degree, MPH, or PharmD) in a relevant discipline
• Typically requires 6 years of relevant experience, with substantial background in HEOR, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge / Skills

• Track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Technical resource in HEOR with the ability to formulate and lead creative research projects and ensure conduct is technically and scientifically rigorous and reflects best HEOR practices
• Strong verbal and written communications skills including presentation skills to explain difficult information and build consensus; comfortable communicating complex concepts and adapting presentation style to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of US healthcare system & global Health Technology Appraisal requirements