Director, Health Systems Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Liaison - Northeast

Company: Sunovion
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Director, Health Systems Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Liaison to join our Field Medical team and cover the Northeast territory ( NY, MA, NJ, CT, MD, DC, PA, DE, RI, NH, VT, ME).

The primary responsibilities of this critical field-based liaison role include the development and execution of territory-specific communication plans for delivering evidence-based clinical and HEOR value propositions for Sunovion products across the portfolio. The liaison is tasked with ensuring the delivery of scientifically credible and consistent key value messages to formulary and population health decisions makers (FDMs) within health systems. The liaison will also act as a conduit between the external health systems environment and HQ Medical and HEOR. The responsibilities also include continuous evaluation and communication of territory- and account-specific scientific information needs and insights. Finally, the liaison will help establish and maintain research collaborations with key external stakeholders, as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicate the clinical and economic value of Sunovion marketed and pipeline products to FDMs within territory-specific health systems accounts.

• Consistently collect and communicate actionable insights from external stakeholders to inform development of Sunovion product strategy, value propositions, and future research.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HQ HEOR and Field Medical colleagues, on Sunovion projects and initiatives.

• Champion and support development of Field Medical resources to demonstrate product or population-health value and to support patient access.

• Partner with the HQ HEOR and act as their conduit to the external health systems environment by identifying and communicating FDM needs for evidence.

• Provide input into the development and implementation of health outcomes research and develop and cultivate research collaborations with health systems and/or academia.

• Attend select scientific meetings and professional conferences to engage in scientific exchange with FDMs, to gather clinical and HEOR insights, and to support HEOR scientific communication.

• Assist in the training of Sunovion field-based teams, as needed.

• Develop strong credibility among health systems FDMs, based on trust and compelling, transparent clinical and HEOR evidence.

• Complete administrative responsibilities, including monthly expense reporting and field activity reporting.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Doctorate-level training (PhD, PharmD, MD).

• Specialty training or experience in Psychiatry or Neurology preferred.

• Experience and expertise in health systems strongly preferred.

• Record of accomplishment in HEOR and at least 5-7 years of experience within a pharmaceutical or health care organization.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and plan effectively across multiple company functions/departments.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively present clinical and HEOR data to FDMs.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment.

• Highly motivated and capable of comprehending complex scientific/HEOR content, which is then communicated in a clear, concise manner.

• Expertise in health outcomes research and interpretation of results.

• Advanced presentation and computer skills.

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently; take initiative and complete tasks to deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance :Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sunovion are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

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