Health Economics & Payer Evidence Director, R&I

AstraZeneca is a globalscienceledpatientfocusedbiopharmaceutical company that discovers develops and commercializes prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. We work in afastpaced agile environment powered by technology and digital innovation united by a shared purpose to deliverlifechangingmedicines.

We are now seeking aHealth Economics & Payer Evidence (HEPE) Directorto joinGlobal Market Access & Pricing(GMAP). You willsupport ourRespiratory&Immunology(R&I) portfolio aligned with theRespiratory Immunology&Other earlyPipelineHEPE strategy. If you have deep knowledge in health economics payer evidencerequirementsand their application to pharmaceutical development across international markets this role offers the opportunity to influence development strategy and patient access at a global level.

What you will do

In this senior global leadership position you will shape the strategic HEPE direction for the compounds under your responsibility. Your work will focus ondemonstratingthe value of our products to patients payers and health authorities worldwide. By collaborating closely with Clinical Development Medical Evidence Generation Observational Research and Payer teams you will design and implement innovative and insight-driven HEPE strategies that inform target product profiles global payer evidence plans and market access and pricing approaches.

You willlead the generation of robust scientific evidence used to inform portfolio decisions global reimbursement dossiers and submissions to secure market access. You will proactivelyidentifyand address challenges that mayimpactpayer decisions and take responsibility for developing and executing detailed tactical and strategic payer evidence plans. Through creativity and scientific leadership you will help build the strongest possible evidence packages to support patient access across diverse healthcare systems.

You will prepare proposals for outsourced projects and work closely with local affiliates to ensure evidence packages reflect country-specific payer needs. As the HEPE representative on cross-functional teams you will ensure payer insights influence global development programs fromearly stagesonward. As a leader you will help develop the long-term capability of the HEPE CVRM team mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the teams strategic direction.

Essentialrequirements

• Experience inrespiratory immunologyand earlypipeline activities translating clinical plans into payer needs

• Demonstrated understanding of the development process for new molecules and the ability to align strategies with payer needs.

• Knowledge of pricing and reimbursement processes across markets.

• Strong ability to interpret and analyse complex information and solve problems effectively.

• Strategic mindset with the ability toanticipatefuture challenges and develop breakthrough approaches.

• Resilience and adaptability when navigating high-stakes or ambiguous situations.

• Experience driving publication strategies developing peerreviewed research and communicating complex ideas.

• Proven ability to build partnerships work collaboratively and address difficult issues with confidence.

• Solid understanding of global healthcare systems and evolving payer evidence needs.

EducationTraining&Experience

• Degree in biomedical science business economics or quantitative disciplines.

• Postgraduate training in health economics or equivalent experience.

• Experience within payer HTA public health or health policy.

• Minimum of three payer-related launches at any level (local regional or global).

• Deep technical capability in health economics evidence synthesis trial design/analysis economic modelling and other analytical methods relevant to payer needs.

Ifyoureinspired by the prospect of shaping payer evidence and improving global patient access through strategic science we would love to hear from you.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $218361 - $327542 USD. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay(as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.