HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.Health Economics DirectorLiveWhat you will doReporting to the HEOR Therapeutic Area (TA) Head, the HEOR Director is accountable for developing the comprehensive HEOR plan and executing on the HEOR Book of Work, strategically aligned with the Access Strategy Lead (ASL), for a portfolio of assets across the life cycle managementThe HEOR Book of Work comprises generating global-impact payer-relevant evidence, patient reported outcomes (PRO) and clinical outcome assessment (COA) strategy, and evidence synthesis. Additionally, the HEOR Director is responsible to ensure delivery of global core materials to support Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions, including the Global Value Dossier (GVD) and economic modelsThe HEOR Director role involves both completion of deliverables and leading HEOR Senior Managers and/or Managers, as well as engaging with internal and external partners.Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This role is global, with tactical execution and managerial responsibilities. The HEOR Director must have expertise in developing a comprehensive HEOR plan across development stages, which includes payer-relevant evidence generation, PRO/COA strategy, evidence synthesis and HTA requirementsThe HEOR Director needs to engage effectively with internal customers to align and support the comprehensive HEOR plan, including the ASL, top-10 countries and cross-functional teams: Evidence Generation Team (EGT), Global Medical Affairs Team (GMAT), Center for Observational Research, Real-World Evidence sub-Team (RWEsT), Global Biostatistical Sciences, US Value Marketing, Medical Value & AccessHEOR Book of Work:
Payer-relevant evidence generation plan and execution of global-impact and United States local-impact studies.
PRO/COA strategy
Evidence synthesis
Global core materials supporting HTA requirements
The HEOR Director will also engage with vendors and external experts to validate HEOR strategy and technical approach
The HEOR Director's main responsibilities include:
Translating strategic objectives into concrete completion via HEOR project plan
Maintaining strong working relationships with top-10 countries, particularly the United States
Ensuring compliance with HTA dossier governance
Leadership and oversight of the HEOR team reporting to the Director
WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The health economics professional we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 4 years of HEOR experienceORMaster’s degree and 8 years of HEOR experienceORBachelor’s degree and 10 years of HEOR experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience in Amgen products' specific therapeutic areas
Experience with direct country HTA interactions
Experience in early HTA engagement
Health economics training (on the job or academic)
Expertise in writing research protocols and publications
Expertise in developing payer-relevant evidence, including real-world evidence
Expertise in crafting PRO/COA strategy
Expertise in evidence synthesis (detailed literature reviews, indirect treatment comparisons and meta-analyses)
Strong strategic and technical understanding of HTA requirements
Expertise in developing GVDs and AMCP dossiers
Experience in developing economic models and predictive analytics
Experience in the United States market
Expertise in influencing Access strategy with a HEOR lens
Ability to lead a team to deliver results
ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.