The HEOR Senior Manager/Manager is responsible for the development and execution of robust health economics and outcomes research strategies and studies for nephrology products. This position will support execution of strategically aligned HEOR evidence plans to demonstrate disease burden, diagnostic and treatment patterns, product value and differentiation, and others to optimize patient outcomes and access for nephrology products across the product lifecycle.

The Senior Manager/Manager will be a strategic partner for medical, commercial, and global/international colleagues. This role will require proactive participation in cross-functional team discussions, demonstration of strong leadership and strategic thinking in the areas of observational research, real-world evidence, economic modeling, patient reported outcomes, patient preference studies, registries, to support regulatory, physician, patient and payer decision-making. The Senior manager/manger will collaborate with other senior members of the team supporting HEOR nephrology activities.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• ​Represent HEOR function in Medical Tactical Teams for developing medical and HEOR strategies.
• Proactively generate and communicate evidence necessary to optimize patient access and value of Novartis products in the US market.
• Be visible as internal SME for providing critical inputs into product value proposition, evidence generation, field communication tools, patient access strategies.
• Exhibit medical leadership in strategic alignment with other areas and proactively propose new impactful ideas in cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple HEOR projects, associated budgets and external & internal partners, while ensuring a high level of scientific rigor and alignment with stakeholders.
• Build robust external institutional and individual level partnerships as needed. Effectively communicate impactful research to diverse audiences.
• Publish and present impactful research at scientific conferences and forums.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in the pharma or healthcare sector, preferably in health economics, market access or related functions/fields is required.
• Expert knowledge of Health Economics, Outcomes Research, and Real-World Evidence including study design, methodologies, economic modeling, data sources and analyses is required.
• Deep knowledge of US healthcare financing and delivery system, US payer environment, evolving trends and competitive landscape is required.
• Strategic Thinking/Mindset - Able to develop a strategic vision by integrating needs of diverse constituencies, scientific considerations and market knowledge to produce best in class results.  Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in addressing strategic challenges.
• Outstanding Collaboration Skills - A world-class team player and team leader with highly attuned interpersonal skills, strong team building motivational, collaboration and influencing skills necessary to achieve desired outcomes in a matrix, cross-functional environment.  Works effectively in a global, team-based organization. 
• Adaptability/Change Driver - Innovative and creative “out of the box” thinker who will challenge the status quo to improve operations and facilitate positive change.  Able to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, business needs and an evolving product portfolio.  Ability to make decisions and drive business even with limited and ambiguous information.
• Results Orientation - Able to transition from strategy to implementation and achieve results. Track record of defining and track key metrics to drive organizational. Demonstrates initiative and a strong desire to succeed.
• Vision/Culture - Ability to create a compelling vision for the organization and lead cultural transformation. Strong focus on culture and role modeling leadership behaviors.

Education:

• An advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in health economics, statistics, epidemiology, health policy or related field is required.
• PhD or PharmD with strong focus in Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field preferred.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $126,000.00 and $234,000.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.