International HEOR TA Head 3 open roles

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Level 7

Job Description Summary

We are committed to fostering a source of versatile commercially focused and inspiring talent. As part of our ongoing quest to embody proactive thought leadership we emphasize on sharing our enterprise strategies while remaining focused on addressing the unique countrys needs as a valueadded solution focused partner. Join the International HEOR & PCO Team a pivotal partner in International Value & Access leading with excellence the evidence generation to demonstrate the value of our innovative medicine portfolio.
Our International HEOR & PCO team holds an important role within the International Value & Access organization leading the evidence generation to demonstrate the value of Novartis innovative medicine portfolio. As a member of the International HEOR & PCO Leadership Team you will be in the driver seat for team development leading HEOR innovations and HTA preparation within one of our four Therapeutic Areas. We are looking for a dynamic and inventive leader who is collaborative and wants to make an impact.
Lead a team of HEOR professionals strategically and operationally across the RDC continuum working closely with the designated TAs (CardioRenalMetabolic Immunology Oncology and Neurosciences) within International Value & Access International CLS and International Medical Affairs and across global functional partners in Research Development Medical Affairs S&G and with our Regions and Countries / HTA Markets.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an HEOR TA team and inspire the wider HEOR community to attract and retain talent development and ensuring impactful value evidence strategy aligned with the market access commercial and medical strategies.
• Develop and deliver all aspects of HEOR & HTA strategy and plans for prioritized Novartis assets within the TA with internal and external stakeholders at all stages of the RDC continuum. Ensure impactful timely delivery of critical HEOR deliverables (including GVD models evidence synthesis ITCs Patient Preference RWE & OR HTA submissions incl. EU HTA JCA accessenabling studies etc..
• In partnership with the HTA Strategy Innovation drives HEOR TA readiness and preparation for International HTA adoption incl. EU HTA implementation by preparing and leading the EU HTA Joint Clinical Assessment (JCAs) submissions EU HTA Joint Scientific Consultations (JSC) and early HTA advice needed for the assets with internal partners Market Access HTA Policy the TAs Medical Affairs Development Patient Engagement AQS Biostats Regions Key HTA Countries).
• Collaborate with Market Access Medical S&G and Development colleagues to ensure full integration of HEOR/evidence strategy in HTAP (Health Technology Assessment Strategy Plan) into Integrated Evidence Strategy (IEP) Integrated Product Access Strategy (IPAS) and One Brand Plan 1BP).
• Cocreate IEP with medical affairs and development and ensure HTA payer and HCS needs i.e. PICO are reflected in clinical trial designs CDP TPP and other relevant enterprise deliverables.
• Oversee the delivery of evidence required by country teams in prioritized markets to achieve reimbursement and other positive funding recommendations and optimal access.
• Works closely with the Head International HEOR & PCO and HEOR TAs to flex resources across the RDC continuum aligned with TA business and disease area priorities and develop and improve new ways of working where needed in partnership with the Head International HEOR & PCO and relevant functions with a focus on efficiency and impact.
• Facilitate shared learnings and handson utilization of HEOR deliverables and evidence throughout the organization. Stay abreast of internal and external developments trends and other dynamics that affect the HEOR and HTA domain and share learnings with team and the broader organization.
• Externally with HTA agencies policy makers regulatory agencies HEOR scientific groups and others to shape methods HTA policies and ensure evidencebased valuedemonstration and decision making and inform the organization on opportunities and risks.

Essential requirements:

• 8 years of relevant HEORrelated experience
• 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
• Advanced Degree in Health Economics Epidemiology Statistics or a related field
• Significant global and/or regional experience and/or CPO experience
• Subject matter expertise in the areas of HEOR and other approaches to value demonstration
• Considerable experience planning creating analyzing and publishing impactful HEOR data/RWD
• Proven capability in designing impactful HEOR/PCO RWE and/or clinical studies for market access. Proven capability to deploy HEOR methods to support pricing proposals
• Strong knowledge of research methodology and statistical methods. Ability to collaborate with quantitative scientists and external thoughtleaders

Desirable requirements:

• Significant experience working across the drug development continuum early through postlaunch. HEOR or other evidence generation experience with Top HTA countries
• An active external network with HEOR RWE HTA and health policy thought leaders. Patientcentric mindset and passion for delivering value for Payers and Healthcare systems. Ability to influence CDPs or IEPs to meet the needs of payers or other HCS decision makers. Successful track record managing HEOR teams and people development

Location: This role can be based in the UK London but can also based in Basel Switzerland.

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Skills Desired

CrossFunctional Team Leadership CrossFunctional Team Leadership CrossFunctional Work CustomerCentric Mindset Data Analysis Employee Development External Orientation Finance GotoMarket Strategies Government Affairs Healthcare Policies Healthcare Sector Understanding Health Economics Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership Market Access Strategies People Management Pharmacoeconomics Pricing Strategies Process Management Product Launches Real World Evidence (RWE) Regulatory Compliance 11 more