Health Economics and Payer Evidence Opportunities

We have opportunities in our global team which are based from the UK, US or Sweden, as well as in-country opportunities across Europe.

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We have openings at the Manager, Associate Director and Director level.

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What Global Health Economics and Payer Evidence roles at AstraZeneca involve:

• High quality health economics and payer evidence input in to pharmaceutical development projects, payer evidence strategy and plans, and market access & pricing strategies

• Matrix manage a cross functional team to support the development of payer strategy and evidence including payer statistical analyses, patient reported outcomes, health economics and real-world evidence.

• Deliver clear, customer-focused and robust Global Reimbursement Dossiers (GRDs)

• Ensure target product profiles and target claims can meet payer needs and necessary supporting evidence is developed.

• Application of quantitative skills to support decision-making processes, value demonstration and commercialization of products including through Health Technology Assessment (HTA).

• Advocate and champion the need for scientifically sound trial and non-trial data (including RWE, economic modelling, meta-analyses, observational studies, and PRO approaches).

• Collaborate with marketing companies/local affiliates in preparing evidence that satisfies their local payer requirements

• Contribute to peer reviewed scientific publications, as well as effective communication of complex ideas for use with both payers and other stakeholders

• Participate in external health economics and payer evidence departmental activities via technical presentations, committee membership, publication reviews, and other similar activities

• Interact with HTA authorities and advisors/key external experts in preparing materials for scientific advice or reimbursement submissions

What In-country Health Economics roles at AstraZeneca involve:

• Work with global HEOR function to shape the development of cost utility analysis models, systematic literature reviews, network meta-analyses and other payer-related materials for HTA

• Provide strategic input into pricing strategy, evidence needs etc

• Research prior appraisals to gain understanding of relevant considerations

• Develop early cost-effectiveness analyses for future brands/indications

• Develop strong brand and therapy area knowledge to give effective support to Brand Marketing Teams, having taken the time to understand their needs

• Within cross functional teams, contribute to the strategic and operational planning processes

Typical experience we look for:

• Degree in economics, life sciences, mathematics or similar

• Postgraduate qualification in health economics

• Experience of working in health economics or HEOR for a pharmaceutical company or consulting company

• Local or global launch experience