Sr. Director, HEOR Strategy
Description
About Pacira
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.
Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.
Summary:
The Senior Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Strategy leads the strategy development and project execution for on-market and/or pipeline development assets, acting as project decision maker responsible for coordinating the successful development and execution of the HEOR projects for these products. Ensure strategic HEOR and healthcare quality management of portfolio of products, including use of innovative methods and study designs. Generate value evidence proactively to support brand/payer value propositions, meet the evidence requirements for our customers, minimize net price erosion, and optimize product reimbursement, formulary positioning and utilization. As a recognized HEOR expert, provide strategic HEOR guidance to cross-functional internal and external stakeholders. Provide HEOR direction/ recommendations to Market Access, Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs and others to incorporate US HEOR perspectives and payer/organized provider evidence requirements into Phase II/III clinical development programs and Phase IV programs to maximize the value positioning of Pacira assets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead the development and execution of US HEOR strategy for target assets and indications. Lead the design, conduct, and report of HEOR studies/tools/models to demonstrate the value of Pacira products. Develop and provide high quality, timely HEOR and healthcare quality strategies for the development, approval, implementation and communication of HEOR and health care quality strategies for therapeutic area(s), including budget management, for Pacira products under his/her responsibility.
- Provide HEOR direction/recommendation and feedback to Market Access Strategy for target asset and indications and ensure alignment on the HEOR strategy with internal stakeholders.
- Oversee the assessment of comparative effectiveness research (CER) requirements that affect Pacira products and guide the integration of payers’ needs into HEOR and Phase IV research plans. Ensure the incorporation of HEOR value endpoints and evidence requirements of US decision-makers in clinical development programs and HEOR strategies through collaboration with Market Access colleagues, brand Marketing, Medical Affairs and others functions. Monitor and update HEOR and Healthcare Quality strategy.
- Review and provide high quality input to critical study documents (including synopsis, protocol and final report) and publications
- Develop and review the HEOR section of the Integrated Evidence Plan. Develop an HEOR strategy plan and ensure alignment and integration of plan with plans from cross functional partners.
- Direct the design, conduct, and report of HEOR studies, tools, and models to demonstrate the value of Pacira products. Ensure collaboration between payer account Field team and customer-facing cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and communicate therapeutic area and product-specific HEOR tools and materials for use by customer-facing teams in customer interactions.
- Represent US health plans and health systems evidentiary requirements in appropriate cross-functional teams/meetings to inform brand strategies and tactics and drive US evidence plans for health plans and health systems.
- Work with cross functional medical and marketing partners to ensure alignment of HEOR strategy.
- Initiate and supervise development of new processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) relevant to HEOR and customize existing systems
- Operating in a complex, ever-changing environment.
- He/She develops outcomes research plans outlining the strategic approach for generating required evidence and research outputs, which may span multiple product / indications. This research includes: creation of economic models (budget impact and cost effectiveness), conduct of claims analyses and observational research studies / analyses, and the development and validation of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) measures, and analyses of PRO data. Ensures outcomes research strategy and plans align with the product strategic/brand priorities and are in alignment with cross-functional matrix team plans (including Clinical Development and Operations; Epidemiology; Regulatory Affairs; Medical Affairs; Commercial; and Global / Regional Market Access). Project execution involves day to day management of project deliverables and time-lines for project executed internally and those outsourced. Provides updates on execution of plans to products as well as functional management.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Education and Experience:
- PhD in relevant discipline or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a clinical discipline (e.g. medicine, pharmacy, nursing) and formal training in HEOR (e.g. Masters Degree or Fellowship)
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience (pre- and post-doc experience included) in managed markets, health economics, outcomes research and population health management with demonstration of significant contribution in all disciplines.
- Two to three (2-3) years experience in leading projects.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
- Significant expertise in pharmacoeconomic analyses, patient-reported outcomes, observational research (prospective and retrospective), and their application to the evaluation of pharmaceuticals including understanding of statistical methods.
- Experience with claim/electronic medical record databases, statistical software and programming skills
- Knowledge of key laws and regulations governing customer communications and policies and procedures relevant to HEOR activities.
- Ability to view HEOR research from both a scientific and business perspective is a priority.
- Knowledge of industry best practices related to HEOR activities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills with a focus on pharmaceutical product pricing, discounting, Strategic Thinking and Execution: Utilizes all resources to prioritize, plan and make good decisions regarding time allocation to drive business results. Regularly updates and adjusts business plans, strategies and acts with urgency.
- Patient Focused Clinical Acumen: Builds and maintains a deep understanding of relevant patient types, treatment options and patient flow within the ecosystems relevant to promoted products.
- Influence and Impact: Communicates authentically, thoughtfully, and persuasively via Pacira Principles. Conveys a professional, positive, and enthusiastic presence in all verbal and written communication.
- Personal Leadership: Embraces a growth mindset and operates with grit in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment, adapting readily to change. Is self-directed, pursues excellence and holds self-accountable to timelines and commitments.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Seeks the input of others to determine the best course of action. Proactively shares ideas and best practices with colleagues across the organization, specifically in alignment of cross functional colleagues’ collaboration efforts.
- Market Expertise: High capacity to understand the health care business specific to the role.
- Planning and Organizing: Able to manage the administrative aspects of the role; Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must me met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position will be based remotely. Employee will work from his/her home office setting and occasionally from a Pacira Corporate office setting.
Benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility and Maternity Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
EEO Statement:
Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer:
Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.