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Sr Mgr, Health Economics Outcomes Research

Employer
AbbVie
Location
Irvine, California
Start date
Aug 27, 2021

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About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

The Senior Manager works independently while under the supervision of the (Executive) Director to develop and execute outcomes research to demonstrate the value of Allergan’s products both globally and for the U.S. market. 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.  In addition, the Senior Manager leads completion of systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and U.S. / Global evidence dossiers.  This is accomplished through cross-functional collaboration with internal groups including Clinical Development and Operations; Epidemiology; Regulatory Affairs; Medical Affairs; Commercial; and Global / Regional Pricing and Reimbursement. He/She presents health outcomes research findings internally to Allergan and externally via the peer-reviewed process. In addition, the Senior Manager builds research relationships with key clinical and outcomes thought leaders, resulting in research collaboration. Managerial responsibilities include: managing budgets, assisting in the hiring, training, and development of direct report(s) (e.g., Research Associate, Principal Research Associate, Manager).

 

The employee must conduct their work activities in compliance with all Allergan internal requirements and with all applicable regulatory requirements.  Allergan internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Economic Modeling - 20% 
    • Develops conceptual framework for economic model and required analysis to populate model
    • Creates and / or manages the creation of the economic model and supporting materials
  • Strategic Support - 15%
    • Manages creation and revisement of Outcomes Research Plan (e.g., strategic imperatives, value messages, research priorities)
    • Synthesizes data in the creation of value messages for use in dossiers
  • Research Design / PRO Development - 15%
    • Conducts research gap analysis, drafts / revises protocol synopsis, develops statistical analysis plan
    • Leads development, validation, submission, licensing, and administration of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) measures for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) / observational studies
  • Strategy Development and Alignment - 15%
    • Identifies and assesses research gaps and objectives / studies across key partners and therapeutic areas (TAs) to determine appropriate outcomes research strategy, research objectives, studies, and tactical plan
    • Establishes and manages strategy and execution for product / indication Outcomes Research Plan (includes research, dossier, and communication plans) with oversight of the Director
    • Represents Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research (GHEOR) on various cross-functional teams (e.g., Clinical Development, Global / Regional Marketing and Global / U.S. payer teams) for multiple product / indications
  • Execution Leadership - 15%
    • Manages strategy and execution for primary / secondary data collection, economic modeling, and PRO research for multiple product / indications 
    • Manages and conducts evidence generation and documentation (e.g., gap analysis strategy, model scope and framework, protocol synopsis, study reports, and stakeholder training and communications)
    • Participates in Advisory Boards and interfaces with top thought leaders to conduct research
  • Publications and PRO Process Management - 10%
    • Develops and manages publication creation, review / approval, submission and presentation of research in peer-reviewed journals and at medical / methodological congresses
    • Drives translation and quality check of PRO Instrument and Clinical Research Form (CRF)
  • Technical Adviser - 5%
    • Provides support to the department on health outcomes technical specialty areas (e.g., economic modeling techniques to ensure health technology assessments (HTAs) needs are met globally, PRO methods, and understanding regulatory requirements to obtain PROs on labels)
  • Departmental Initiatives - 5%
    • Helps anticipate and lead development of strategies and tactics to support department operational needs   

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • HEOR research
  • Doctoral degree and 4+ years of experience conducting HEOR research
  • PharmD, BS Pharmacy,  or MD + Master’s degree in related field and 4+ years of experience conducting HEOR research
    • Related fields include: Health Services Research, Health Economics / Economics, Psychometrics, Health Policy, Outcomes Research and Pharmacy Administration

 

Experience Requirements:

  • At least 4 years industry related experience in outcomes research with emphasis in two or more of the following areas preferred:
    • Development and / or validation of PRO
    • Analysis of claims databases to assess burden and cost of disease
    • Health economic models to assess the value of medical products
  • People management experience, preferred

 

Essential Skills and Abilities:

  • Professional and Technical Development
    • Takes initiative to develop and implement personal  development plan
    • Accepts and implements  feedback
    • Exhibits leadership skills (e.g., delegation, prioritization, and effective communication, and to direct / influence others)
  • Teamwork
    • Takes initiative to contribute ideas and knowledge to team globally
    • Participates in team activities
    • Actively listens
    • Adapts to change in team strategy
  • Influential Communication
    • Uses facts and data to validate own position
    • Influences through reason
    • Actively seeks to understand other perspectives
    • Articulates business impact
    • Matches communication to audience
    • Builds consensus
    • Communicates effectively with internal / external stakeholders
    • Encourages ideas from others
    • Explains complex issues
  • Strategic Thinking 
    • Make connections between organization, team, product, ideas, etc.
    • Demonstrates some understanding of implications of strategic decisions
    • Seeks more knowledge of industry, competitors
    • Welcomes change
  • Execution and Accountability
    • Identifies and resolves complex problems
    • Delegates to team and keeps them focused
    • Identifies and implements best practices
    • Identifies and drives priorities
    • Takes charge of removing obstacles to project
    • Evaluates resource needs
    • Creates and communicates solutions for unpopular business needs
    • Meets corporate timelines
  • Global Mindset
    • Demonstrates basic understanding of global environment
    • Builds relationships with global colleagues
    • Demonstrates understanding and respect for cultural differences and needs
    • Inclusive in interaction with others
    • Embraces diversity of thoughts, ideas, and approaches

Significant Work Activities
N/A
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Company

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Stock Symbol: ABBV

Stock Exchange: NYSE

Company info
Website
Phone
1-800-255-5162
Location
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
US

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