Associate Director, HEOR Product Lead-Neuroscience/ GTx

Job Description SummaryThis role is to enable the HEOR Neuroscience/ Gene Therapeutics (GTx) function to achieve excellence in value-based evidence strategy to support access, differentiation, and patient outcomes. The Associate Director is directly responsible for managing relationships with the appropriate Medical Directors and commercial leads (e.g. Value and Access) to ensure alignment on strategic priorities for efficient and impactful tactical execution. The Associate Director along with the HEOR Executive Director overseeing Immunology & Neuroscience aligns with Medical SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for IPST (Integrated Product Strategy Team). The Associate Director will also be responsible for executing tactical evidence initiatives to support medical product strategies.

Location: Remote: This position can be based remotely in US. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

Job DescriptionMajor accountabilities:Represent HEOR function in Medical Strategy Teams in the development of medical and HEOR strategies to demonstrate the value of products to payers, clinical decision-makers and patients.Proactively generate and communicate evidence necessary to optimize patient access and value of Novartis products in the US market.Exhibit leadership in strategic alignment with other areas and proactively propose new impactful ideas in cross-functional teams.Manage multiple HEOR projects, associated budgets and external & internal partners, while ensuring a high level of scientific rigor and alignment with stakeholders.Build robust external institutional and individual level partnerships as needed. Effectively communicate impactful research to diverse audiences.Publish and present impactful research at scientific conferences and forums. Business Partnering - Effectively partner with internal stakeholders at strategic and tactical levels to shape research partnerships; generate and disseminate robust HEOR findings in support of external stakeholders including SOCs and payers.Minimum Requirements:An advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in health economics, statistics, epidemiology, health policy or related field is required.PhD or PharmD with strong focus in Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field preferred.Minimum 3years + experience in the pharma or healthcare sector, preferably in health economics, market access or related functions/fields is required.Substantial experience in shaping HEOR and RWE strategy and hands-on execution supporting inline and pipeline products is required.Experience engaging or partnering with external organizations (e.g., SOCs, payers, universities, value assessors, regulatory agencies, etc.) is strongly preferred.Candidates have consistently demonstrated ability to lead and execute and drive excellence in cross-functional teams both within their direct area of responsibility and across their organization.Expert knowledge of Health Economics, Outcomes Research, and Real World Evidence including study design, methodologies, modeling, data sources and analyses is required.Deep knowledge of US healthcare financing and delivery system, US payer environment, evolving trends and competitive landscape is required.The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $174,400.00 and $261,600.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Salary Range$174,400.00 - $261,600.00

Skills DesiredAgility, Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Centric Mindset, Data Analysis, Employee Development, External Orientation, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Market Access Strategy, People Management, Pharmacoeconomics, Pricing Strategy, Process Management, Product Launches, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance {+ 7 more}