Title:  Director, HEOR

SUN Pharma, Princeton, New Jersey (ONSITE: Hybrid 3 days in office; 2 days remote)

Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research

Summary:

Sun Pharmaceuticals, one renowned global specialty generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and motivated professional to support the planning, design, and execution of HEOR and RWE generation programs.  In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the continued growth of our HEOR team and assume responsibility for spearheading the value generation initiatives for assigned molecules in dermatology.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the head of NA HEOR and cross-functional teams, including members of medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory, market access, and commercial.
2. Develop HEOR strategies for assigned molecules, identify and prioritize research opportunities, identify appropriate data sources, secure internal alignment including funding and access to data.
3. Draft comprehensive study protocols with detailed analysis plans including power calculations when relevant, obtain endorsement internally and collaborate with KOLs, oversee implementation of studies using an analytical platform or with vendors, provide status updates, deliver high quality timely results, present finding internally and externally and contribute to generation of scientific presentations and   publications.
4. Possess hands-on proficiency in analyzing real-world data through analytical platforms such as "Aetion" or "Panalgo"
5. Maintain RWE generation plans aligned with Medical, Market Access, and Brand Marketing strategies for demonstrating unmet patient need and the value of Sun products to decision makers
6. Support RWE studies by reviewing, protocols and SAPs; and reporting at scientific congresses, in peer reviewed publications, and proactive/reactive communication tools.
7. Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of RWE projects and initiatives.
8. Ensure the scientific integrity of all HEOR projects, and lead publications of HEOR data in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
9. Monitor and interpret healthcare policy and payer environment, and guide the company on its potential impacts.

Qualifications:

1. Advanced degree in Health Outcomes Research or epidemiology related field.  Ph.D. preferred.
2. Minimum of recent 5 years’ experience working in a consulting organization or the pharmaceutical industry in the US, with responsibilities for RWD research, demonstrating growing responsibilities for both programing and drafting study protocols and analysis plans, overseeing execution of RWD studies, drafting study reports, and communicating results. No prior pharma experience is required.
3. Minimum 3 years RWD programing experience with 2 additional years of oversight of programmers who use an analytical platform.
4. Minimum 5 years’ experience drafting study plans, results, and reports; as specified in the description above.
5. Proven expertise evolving RWD to RWE; meeting needs of payers and regulators
6. Authoring of more than 15 scientific presentations of RWE data at conferences
7. Contribution to more than 5 manuscripts, published in prominent journals where candidate was responsible for analytics or analysis.
8. Experience in pharmacovigilance is a plus.
9. Experience with FDA and/or CDC RWD related filings is a plus.
10. Understanding of the US payers’ environments and their evidentiary needs is a must.
11. Exceptional scientific communication skills are required.

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (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.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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