Health Economics Outcomes Research & Real World Evidence Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Health Economics Outcomes Research & Real World Evidence Leadwho is intellectually curious a strong collaborator and strategically analytical to join us in ourImmunology Business Unit based in ourAtlantaoffice inGeorgia United may require up to 20% travel to existing UCB sites.

About the role
You will manage real world evidence research programs to ensure quality time and budget deliverables within the US Immunology. You will generate and disseminate scientific evidences that inform payers patients providers and policymakers on the value propositions for UCB Immunology products. The candidate will work closely with other functional groups to design methodologically sound studies to meet project objectives and regulatory and payer requirements as well as conduct/supervise analyses evaluation and reporting of studies to develop RWE/HEOR publications.

Who youll work with

Internally you will work with Immunology Medical Teams Global Real World Evidence Market Access and Pricing Analytics Legal & Compliance Patient Support and Commercial Teams. Externally you will work with health care providers and contractors.

What youll do

• Execute Immunology RWE and HEOR research projects by identifying the most appropriate dataset based on research objectives writing study protocols and statistical analysis plans obtaining approval from protocol review committee and study execution inclusive of analytical oversight data interpretation and creation of final reports
• Relevant research activities which may include but not be limited to:
  • Prospective observational pragmatic clinical trials and/or patient registries evaluating clinical patient-centered and/or economic endpoints
  • Retrospective studies of existing databases to assess patient characteristics treatment patterns and associated clinical economic and/or patient-reported outcomes
  • Retrospective or prospective evaluations of disease natural history and treatment patterns including drug utilization and adherence
  • Surveys of patients caregivers health care providers/practitioners and/or payers
  • Assessments exploring burden of illness and/or comparative effectiveness
  • Models of cost-effectiveness and budget impact
  • Review outcomes research protocols statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and reports
  • Review and publish scientific reports reflecting ongoing or completed work
• Contributes to the evidence generation plan and provide RWE/HEOR inputs to the brand planning and budgeting processes and formulate recommended strategies in support of asset value proposition in collaboration with the internal teams
• Provides input on clinical trial design from a RWE/HEOR perspective and ensure inclusion of appropriate health economic endpoints into clinical trials to maximize asset value proposition in collaboration with the clinical development team
• Keeps abreast of the trends in Immunology RWE/HEOR and proactively address RWE/HEOR strategy changes in anticipation of these trends
• Collaborates with scientific communications to provide RWE/HEOR input on scientific platform and develop RWE/HEOR-related scientific publications
• Designs and conducts real-world evidence studies to ensure timely quantitative understanding of economic humanistic and clinical burden of disease disease sequelae and patient journey to enhance patient access
• Authors protocols reports and other study documents with independent critical thinking to ensure quality and completeness of output oversees timeline for deliverables associated with analysis and reporting

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

• Masters degree (MS MPH) in health services research public health policy epidemiology economics social psychology medicine pharmacy or statistics with medical training/experience in the conduct of econometric and patient-reported outcome research to evaluate the impact of health care interventions is required
• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. PharmD MD) is preferred
• 5 years of experience in health services research public health epidemiology or health economics. Pharmaceutical Biotech or medical device industry experience strongly preferred
• At least one year of experience within the immunology therapeutic area is preferred
• Experience with post-marketing real world evidence studies and registries is required
• Experience with large data-base analyses and use of patient-reported outcomes instruments is preferred

The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $164000-$215000 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.

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