Director of HEOR / Directress of HEOR

Director, HEOR - Contract - Acton, MA - Remote

Transform evidence into action by leading global HEOR strategies that demonstrate value, improve patient access, and influence healthcare decision-making worldwide. Proclinical is seeking a Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) to lead the development and execution of global HEOR strategies for current and future assets in the diabetes and medical devices space.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and deliver impactful outcomes. This role focuses on driving evidence generation, economic modeling, and value communication to support access, reimbursement, and health technology assessments (HTA).

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life/health sciences or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., Master's, PharmD) preferred.
• Extensive experience in HEOR leadership roles within the life sciences industry, including hands-on modeling expertise.
• Strong understanding of HEOR deliverables across the lifecycle of medical technologies.
• Expertise in economic modeling, real-world data analysis, and selecting appropriate data sources for HEOR analyses.
• Proven ability to translate complex evidence into clear, compelling value narratives for executives and payers.
• Experience building and leading high-performing global HEOR teams.
• Deep knowledge of HTA policies, processes, and requirements in key global markets (e.g., UK).
• Past or present HEOR experience in diabetes or cardiovascular diseases is highly desirable.
• Strong scientific publication record.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global HEOR strategies for in-market and pipeline products.
• Lead enterprise-wide HEOR planning to optimize access, reimbursement, and coverage decisions.
• Oversee the design and execution of real-world evidence programs, epidemiological studies, and burden-of-disease research.
• Drive the development of economic and patient-reported outcomes (PRO) endpoints for clinical trials and real-world evidence partnerships.
• Ensure evidence packages meet the needs of diverse payer archetypes and HTA bodies globally.
• Strategically assess and maximize the economic value of pipeline assets.
• Lead the creation and refinement of economic models to support global access strategies.
• Plan and oversee HEOR publication efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with global and regional access teams to integrate HEOR evidence into pricing, reimbursement, and access strategies.
• Support affiliates in adapting economic models for local HTA and payer value demonstration needs.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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