National Outcomes Director – Payer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Serve as a subject matter authority on the health outcomes and economic implications of the VIASKIN Peanut Patch and the wider peanut allergy treatment landscape.

• Interact with national and regional payers, pharmacy benefit managers, integrated delivery networks, employers, and key opinion leaders in population health to share scientific, clinical, and economic insights regarding VIASKIN Peanut.

• Articulate the value proposition of epicutaneous immunotherapy, encompassing efficacy, safety, patch wear-time, and real-world relevance, to facilitate informed coverage and formulary decisions.

• Execute educational programs, scientific presentations, and discussions on value evidence to improve the comprehension of product outcomes data among payer and population health audiences.

• Build and sustain robust relationships with essential external stakeholders, such as medical and pharmacy directors, payer decision-makers, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups within the food allergy community.

• Share health outcomes data, real-world evidence, health economic models, and budget-impact analyses to aid informed decision-making by payers and population health clients.

• Work in collaboration with internal cross-functional teams—including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Commercial, and Field Reimbursement—to synchronize evidence strategies and ensure consistent, accurate messaging leading up to and during the launch.

• Previous experience in designing outcomes-based analytics utilizing internal or external data sources (e.g., Patient services data, Medical affairs, IQVIA, Optum Insights, Komodo).

• Train internal teams on outcomes data and value evidence, ensuring a unified and precise understanding throughout the organization.

• Respond to unsolicited inquiries from payers and population health decision-makers regarding product information, clinical data, and outcomes research, in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.

• Support investigator-initiated studies, real-world evidence generation, and other research initiatives that enhance the understanding of health outcomes in pediatric peanut allergy.

• Assist in crafting strategic plans for health outcomes research, value-evidence communication, and payer engagement to support the VIASKIN Peanut launch.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to weave health outcomes strategies into broader product launch, access, and commercialization plans.

• Ensure that all communications and interactions adhere to regulatory requirements, legal guidance, and company policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• PharmD, M.D., or Ph.D. in a health sciences-related field required; a Master’s in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, or health economics is preferred.

• At least eight (8) years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors, with a minimum of five (5) years in a HEOR or payer-facing scientific role supporting product launches with U.S. Market Access teams.

• Experience encompassing medical and scientific affairs, outcomes research, clinical practice, academic settings, or U.S. managed-markets environments.

• Therapeutic experience in allergy/immunology, pediatrics, and/or rare diseases is preferred; familiarity with the food allergy treatment landscape is a significant asset.

• Strong understanding of health outcomes research, epidemiology, and health economics.

• Proven experience engaging national and regional payers, PBMs, IDNs, and other organized customers in a scientific or value-evidence role.

• Robust background and in-depth understanding of health economics, outcomes research methodologies, and evidence-generation techniques. Demonstrated expertise in economic modeling, budget-impact analysis, data analysis, and interpreting clinical and real-world data to derive meaningful insights.

• Stay informed about the latest industry trends, healthcare policies, and regulations affecting health economics and outcomes research, including those specific to pediatric and food allergy markets.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic areas pertinent to the organization, including disease mechanisms, treatment landscapes, and relevant market dynamics.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Strong familiarity with relevant regulatory guidelines and requirements related to HEOR studies and payer scientific exchange.

• Awareness of compliance and ethical considerations in conducting research and engaging with payer decision-makers.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate complex HEOR concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to engage and foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including thought leaders and academic experts in the HEOR field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.