Senior Director, Health Economics Outcomes Research(HEOR)

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Director, HEOR-RWE who will be responsible for leading, developing, and executing clinical trials, observational studies, and other research activities to assess the clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes of healthcare interventions at Neumora. The ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about using the power of real-world data, analytic tools, and differentiated ways to present real-world evidence to solve healthcare’s biggest challenges. The Senior Director will report to the VP, Medical Affairs, and may be based in Neumora headquarters (Watertown, Massachusetts) or based remotely with travel to the home office as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute high-impact HEOR-RWE strategies and evidence generation plans to address key research questions and strengthen value propositions across Neumora portfolio
• Design and conduct a wide range of health economic studies/models and retrospective and prospective epidemiologic and observational studies using secondary and primary data
• Lead the development and validation of patient, clinician, and observer reported outcome measures and contribute to the strategy and development of content for regulatory and reimbursement submissions regarding patient-experience data and patient-relevant endpoints
• Provide HEOR leadership, expertise, and/or training to cross-functional and global alliance partners
• Collaborate and communicate with relevant thought leaders, payers, and professional organizations
• Lead HEOR publication planning and execution in collaboration with Medical Affairs publications team
• Identify, select, and engage high-performing HEOR-RWE partners/vendors to support design and execution of HEOR and RWE studies, including contracting and project/budget management

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in health economics, outcomes research, pharmacoepidemiology, data science or related field (PhD, DrPH, ScD)
• Master’s degree level training will be considered with a significant track record of academic and/or industry experience
• Specific training in biostatistics, epidemiology, mathematical modeling, computer science is preferred
• 12+ years of post-doctoral degree experience (including academic and industry experience)
• 9+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in HEOR-RWE required, ideally in both large and small companies; consultancy experience will also be considered
• Proven experience designing and conducting a wide range of types of health economic studies/models and retrospective and prospective observational studies (including registries) using both primary and secondary data sources
• Proven experience developing and validating patient, clinician, or observer reported outcome measures
• Successful track record of presenting studies at major congresses and publishing studies in top peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with multiple product launches through late development, regulatory filing, approval, and launch
• Deep knowledge of and experience working in North American and European payer landscape
• Demonstrated experience and success in health technology assessment and reimbursement processes in US, Canada, and UK, European Union
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute with agility; able to “get the right things done well”
• Superb project management skills, designing and executing plans to meet timelines and budgets
• Strong ability to “roll up one’s sleeves” when necessary, and delegate when preferable
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences
• Keen ability to quickly and consistently build and maintain high levels of trust with internal and external colleagues.
• Strong problem solving and risk mitigation skills
• Current understanding of relevant regulatory guidance and precedents regarding use of RWE for regulatory, medical, and promotional purposes
• Unimpeached track record of the highest levels of integrity, honesty, and ethics
• Ability to travel, up to 15%, mainly in U.S.

Company benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k plan: Neumora matches 50% of an employee’s eligible contribution, up to the first 6% of salary (up to 3% employer contribution)
• New hire stock options
• Annual paid time off: 15 accrued vacation days, 10 sick days, 12 holidays plus a winter shut-down
• Leave of Absence: Paid family leave, paid short- and long-term disability
• Discretionary year-end bonus

The salary range posted describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed.  Actual salary may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Base Salary Range: $266,959 - $286,523