Health Outcomes Partner

Zest Scientific is partnering with a global pharma company to identify a talented Health Outcomes Partner.

Successful individuals in this role are expected to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, possessing a strong technical understanding and skillset of health economic and real world evidence research and application, with exceptional attention to detail. They have a passion for creating high-quality deliverables which support in critically evaluating and demonstrating the value of our medicines to national and sub-national payers and related stakeholders. They will actively engage in all stages of access evidence development, including early exploration of pipeline plans to identify evidence gaps; economic model review and assessment of value drivers; real world evidence study design and implementation; and effective communication of findings internally and externally

This is a hybrid role with several days onsite per week (Hertfordshire)

The Candidate:

• Detailed understanding of the role of HEOR within the NHS and pharmaceutical industry, including a deep understanding of the methods, processes and timelines of UK reimbursement processes
• Ability to develop and execute payer evidence generation strategies for specific brands or above-brand projects in support of national reimbursement in a timely, high quality and fit-for-purpose manner
• Ability to design, implement and manage payer evidence generation projects (including RWE) either through internal capability (Country Clinical Ops) or through effective selection and management of external vendors
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams, and to work at a strategic level within cross-functional team
• High quality demonstrable technical writing and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical data into understandable language tailored to the relevant stakeholders

The Role:

• Understands evidence needs across the product lifecycle, ranging from early pipeline to UK reimbursement/launch and post-launch uptake phases.
• Critically appraises clinical trial designs and anticipated evidence delivery plans to identify evidence gaps specific for the UK and develop appropriate evidence generation solutions for access.
• Utilises health economic models to identify value drivers of decision making to identify appropriate evidence generation solutions for access
• Leads the execution of real-world evidence studies covering clinical, economic and humanistic (quality of life, utility/disutility, patient preference, costing) data.
• Tailors outputs where appropriate and necessary to health economic value drivers.
• Selects vendors based on a critical assessment of proposals (including scientific expertise and budget considerations), and oversees vendors in the execution of real-world studies.
• Contributes to the overall access strategy to ensure optimal patient access following positive reimbursement decisions.
• Develops strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve balanced, progressive, and commercially viable outcomes.
• Takes a prominent role in cross-functional teams, ensuring access considerations are integral to brand strategy and tactics.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration within affiliate, global and cross-affiliate to identify where evidence generation opportunities can be optimised and developed for broader impact
• Ability to interpret, tailor and communicate outputs in a compelling manner to all stakeholders
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of UK reimbursement processes and evidence requirements.
• Builds skills and capabilities in synthesising and generating real-world data.

Remuneration & Application:

Our client is committed to attracting the right candidate and offers a competitive, flexible remuneration package including bonus and car allowance.

Zest Scientific is working to a strict deadline – apply now to be considered immediately.