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Synectics Inc. · 5 days ago

HEOR Strategy Associate Director

Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

3+ years exp

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated HEOR Strategy Associate Director to join their Eye Care team. This role is responsible for leading HEOR strategy and tactics, managing the planning, development, and execution of HEOR projects to support a priority gene therapy launch asset for neovascular AMD.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for leading HEOR strategy and tactics, including managing the planning, development, and execution of HEOR projects to support a priority gene therapy launch asset for neovascular AMD (nAMD)

You will utilize real-world evidence and economic modeling to generate insights that support the value proposition of our product

This role requires strong project management, time management, and interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional efforts and ensure successful implementation of research studies

Leading the creation of HEOR strategy & conduct timely execution of robust & innovative research aligned to metric team; gain buy-in and support advancement of asset(s) through governance milestones

Coordinate cross-functional teams including clinical development, medical affairs, market access, regulatory, and commercial to ensure buy-in to strategies and obtain alignment on objectives

Work across all HEOR pillars to ensure delivery of research against tight timelines, and assures compliance of HEOR studies with established research standards

Responsible for appropriate allocation of project/asset specific budget & ensuring projects are delivered on time & within budget

Responsible for communicating results of research to key stakeholders

Monitor project progress and identify risks, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary, with minimal oversight

Design and conduct retrospective analysis studies using real-world registry data to reinforce the disease burden and persisting unmet needs in people with neovascular AMD

Design and conduct external control matched studies using clinical trial and real-world data

Collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders to generate innovative ideas and solutions to support the market access strategies for a US and International launch asset, leveraging existing data sources for robust evidence generation

Support the development of economic models, including cost-effectiveness and budget impact models, through ideation and generation of key datapoints for the models

Collaborate and communicate economic model with internal and external stakeholders to gain clinical input and health economic expertise, and partner with external research team to develop a robust economic strategy to support market access ambitions

Qualification

Health EconomicsReal-World EvidenceEconomic ModelingProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsScientific ExpertiseEye Care ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Master's degree, or Fellowship in Health Economics or a related field

Project Management: Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects, manage timelines, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with experience in real-world data analysis and health economic modeling

Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences

Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and provide insights that drive business decisions and market access

Minimum of 3-7 years of HEOR experience with demonstrated high performance in pharmaceutical industry, CRO, academia or other health related consulting company

Demonstrated success in scientific fundamentals of two or more of the core HEOR specialties (epidemiology, biostatistics, patient reported outcomes, health services research, economics)

Capable of leading a portfolio of health economics projects from inception through publication and application with minimal oversight

Ability to present complex scientific programs and data clearly to cross-functional audiences and the external/scientific community

Preferred

PhD is preferred

Scientific Expertise: A deep understanding of Eye Care and its associated health outcomes and economics is preferred

Experience in Eye Care is highly desirable

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.