Title:
Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research & Real-World Evidence

Company:
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company's success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position

The Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research is responsible for identifying real-world and economic evidence needs and developing the real-world, clinical, humanistic, and economic evidence generation plans in collaboration with internal business partners to support the value of our products for US healthcare providers, population-health decision makers, and other external stakeholders for the assigned Therapeutic Area.

The Director, HEOR will ensure scientific rigor in the design and conduct of US HEOR studies and the effective communication of results to external audiences, including scientific exchange through publications. The Director of US HEOR will also partner cross-functionally to ensure that HEOR plans are strategically aligned across the organization including Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Global RWE, and Global HEOR.

Additionally, the Director, HEOR will support field team engagements by developing field team resources and by training field teams.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• Drive effective cross-functional collaboration and lead the development of US HEOR evidence generation strategies in alignment with medical and commercial priorities, including strategies supporting products focused on rare liver and biliary tract conditions.
• Provide input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans to ensure US needs are represented.
• Lead the design, conduct, and publication of methodologically rigorous US HEOR studies and projects, in collaboration with internal and external researchers.
• Lead the development of materials, including AMCP dossiers, budget impact models, and value communication resources to support customer engagements.
• Lead the training of customer-facing teams, such as Field US HEOR, Value and Access, and field medical colleagues, on value communication resources to support customer engagements.
• Support meetings with key external customers through participation in meetings or presenting approved value communication resources to customers as needed.
• Provide input into clinical development programs and clinical trial protocols as needed.
• Track budgets and timelines and ensure appropriate processes are followed for internal approval and execution of US HEOR projects.
• Comply with all regulatory laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Ipsen.
• Stay informed on the latest methodological advances that expand and enhance HEOR research.

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• 8+ years of experience in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), including presenting studies at scientific conferences and/or in a field role.
• Prior experience working with rare disease populations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams or initiatives, and collaborating effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and project management skills, with the ability to influence without authority, build relationships with key stakeholders, and develop realistic plans and recommendations.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment by remaining flexible, proactive, and possess strong attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of the US healthcare and payer landscape, including reimbursement systems, healthcare data assets, primary and secondary data collection, and health-system research capabilities.
• Significant experience in the approval and delivery of proactive and reactive medical and scientific communications.
• Track record of timely execution and completion of research and non-research deliverables.
• Prior experience with product launches is desirable.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% of the time.

Education / Certifications (essential):

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS, MPH) in Health Services Research, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, or a related field is required.

Language(s) (essential):

• Fluent in English.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. conducts background screening, reference checks, and drug testing as part of its pre-employment screening process. This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.

All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $180,750 - $265,100

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program as well as our long-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace "The Real Us". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.