Senior Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research

Title:

Senior Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

 

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

 WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position

The Senior Director, HEOR & RWE will strategically lead the United States HEOR and RWE team, driving the development and execution of health economics and real-world evidence (RWE) strategies to support Ipsen’s current and future portfolio. This role is critical in shaping evidence generation plans that demonstrate the value of Ipsen’s therapies to external stakeholders, including payers and healthcare institutions.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, US Medical Affairs & Regulatory Head, the Senior Director will oversee the design, implementation, and dissemination of scientifically rigorous outcomes research, including both clinical and observational studies. They will be responsible for developing HEOR tools and insights that address key research questions and stakeholder needs, in alignment with evolving FDA guidance.

The Senior Director will work cross-functionally to ensure HEOR strategies are integrated across the organization, collaborating closely with U.S. Medical Affairs, Commercial, Value & Access (V&A), and Global HEOR teams. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, scientific expertise, and the ability to translate complex data into impactful communications for diverse audiences.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• Set the strategy for the US HEOR group across Ipsen Portfolio and in partnership with US and global teams.

• Ensure the conduct of methodologically sound and comprehensive feasibility studies for potential outcomes research for priority HEOR evidence needs, design methodologically rigorous HEOR studies and projects, in collaboration with internal and external researchers.  This position will take the HEOR research from concept to publication.

• Manage study quality, resources, project plan, vendors and writing/editing scientific content.

• Supervise the development and refinement of AMCP dossiers, budget impact models, and value communication tools.

• Assess and conduct or lead large database sets analyses using secondary data sources such as healthcare claims, electronic medical record databases or publicly available datasets for HEOR projects.

• Accountable to manage the HEOR budget and delivering the projects on time.

• Communicate and leverage approved HEOR evidence and tools to key population decision makers including payers, integrated delivery networks, PBs, institutions to inform healthcare decision making and the place of Ipsen products in therapy.

• Collaborate, as appropriate, with other customer-facing teams to provide comprehensive customer support, such as field Value and Access, and field medical colleagues.

• Complies with all regulatory laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Ipsen U.S. staff for HCEI outcomes and presentations.

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• 12+ years’ relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 10 years in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and a minimum of 3 years in a customer-facing field role.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams or initiatives, demonstrating the ability to lead without formal authority.

• Demonstrated expertise in health services research, health economics, and retrospective observational research from inception through publication.

• Strategic thinker with a strong track record of cross-functional partnership.

• Strong understanding of the US healthcare system, policies, and context.

• Excellent communication (oral and written), project management, and vendor management skills.

• Experience presenting HEOR data to external audiences, field HEOR and/or US market experience and drug launch experience required.

• Real-world evidence (RWE) experience is essential.

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

• Clinical background is preferred.

• Experience with SAS programming and working with large databases is a plus.

Education / Certifications (essential):

• Advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA) in Public Health, Health Services Research, Economics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy, or a related quantitative discipline is required.

Language(s) (essential):

• Fluent in English.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. conducts background screening, reference checks, and drug testing as part of its pre-employment screening process. This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.  The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.

All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $217,500-$319,000.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program as well as our long-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

 

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.