Senior Manager / Associate Director, Medical Health Outcomes Research

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to plan, design and execute Real World Evidence (RWE) studies to develop and demonstrate the value of Biogen’s marketed and pipeline products to scientific, clinical and payer stakeholders.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead a team of scientific experts across multiple therapeutic areas to coordinate evidence generation activities, partnering cross-functionally with Global Medical, Value & Access (Commercial), and affiliate Medical and Market Access & Reimbursement teamsDesign, implement and interpret innovative, scientifically robust retrospective database studies (claims, EMRs, registry data etc.), chart review studies, surveys, prospective observational research and other types of RWE studies to support drug value propositionConduct systematic and pragmatic literature reviews to guide internal planning, scientific publications and economic modelsManage internal teams of statisticians/programmers and other experts, external vendors as needed, and/or research collaborations with Providers or Payers to deliver on research needsUse feedback from internal customers to continually develop internal resources and tools.Plan, develop and present study results through conference presentations and peer-reviewed manuscriptsProactively monitor and maintain knowledge of global evidence requirements, state-of-the-art RWE research design and the ever-changing landscape of available RWE sources to guide strategic and tactical oversight within Biogen by using innovative, scientifically robust approachesPartner with Medical and Value & Access colleagues on innovation and customer-centric service through identification and delivery of innovative opportunities for building the value of in-market (new indication/indication expansion) and pipeline products

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Qualifications

Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in epidemiology, public health, HEOR, biostatistics or related fieldExtensive knowledge and minimum 2 years' experience with a variety of real-world data sources and observational research study design/execution in biotech/pharmaceuticals, consulting or academiaDemonstrated ability to work in a matrix reporting structureThorough understanding of research methods, health outcomes research and health economic evaluations and related disciplinesDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate within a large organizationExcellent interpersonal, communication and management capabilitiesIndependent and able to solve complex and challenging problems using innovative strategies

Additional Information

The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Medical Health Outcomes Research will plan, design and execute Real World Evidence (RWE) studies to develop and demonstrate the value of Biogen’s marketed and pipeline products to payers and clinicians.

This position is based in Cambridge,MA