Director Health Economics & Outcomes

Drive HEOR strategy and guide the insights that influence global market access.

R&D Partners is seeking a Director, Health Economics & Outcomes to join the Evidence Generation Team at a leading health economics and market access consulting firm. This role involves shaping strategy, leading client engagements, and mentoring teams to develop HEOR-HCEI-RWE deliverables, including claims-EHR analyses, economic models, and peer-reviewed publications. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, hands-on leader with deep expertise in health economic analyses and a passion for driving healthcare decision-making through evidence generation.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary investigator on client-sponsored research initiatives, translating complex economic analyses into actionable business recommendations.
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and consultants, fostering collaboration and skill development.
• Analyze and synthesize clinical, economic, and real-world data to address provider-payer needs.
• Oversee projects to ensure deliverables meet client expectations, timelines, and budgets.
• Actively participate in new business development and contribute to R&D efforts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Education: Minimum MS (PhD preferred) in health economics, public health, health services research, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of consulting experience in the biotechnology/life sciences industry, focusing on HEOR, RWE, or pharmaceutical environments.
• Proven expertise in developing HEOR-HCEI deliverables, including statistical/economic analyses (e.g., longitudinal analyses, propensity score matching, multivariable regression, CEAs, BIMs), systematic literature reviews, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong client management and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of US payers, payment methodologies, and reimbursement models (e.g., fee-for-service, capitation, bundled payments).
• Familiarity with healthcare data sources, including claims data, risk adjustment, and healthcare cost structures.
• Experience analyzing hospital claims data and medical coding (ICD-10, HCPCS-CPT codes, DRG, etc.).
• Ability to advise clients on regulatory developments and market shifts.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata).

Compensation:

• $189 000 – $220 000 Per Annum

For more information, please contact Mark Lewis.

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