Director, North America HEOR, Kidney Disease

Job Description

Job Description:
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director, Kidney Disease, to join the North America HEOR team to lead a U.S. and Canada HEOR strategy for Kidney focused clinical programs including Povetacicept for IgAN and Inaxaplin for AMKD. This role will work in a highly cross-functional team environment, interfacing with Market Access, Marketing, Health Policy, Patient Advocacy, State Government Affairs, and Medical Affairs, integrating key HEOR tactics into a broader commercialization strategy with the goal of optimizing the product value story to secure market access. The North America HEOR Director, Kidney Disease, in partnership with Market Access Strategy, will lead key launch value deliverables including pre-approval information exchange (PIE) and payer value proposition (PVP) development. This role will lead other key HEOR tactics including but not limited to pharmacoeconomic models, dossiers, reactive HEOR decks, Medicaid testimonies, ICER support, U.S. Collaborative Research and Canadian HTA submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent HEOR at U.S. and Canadian cross-functional teams as NA HEOR Kidney Lead
• Develop and execute on a cross-functionally aligned HEOR plan for Povetacicept (IgAN) and Inaxaplin (AMKD)
• Identify and execute innovative HEOR solutions that are necessary to support access and reimbursement in the U.S. and Canada.
• Develop external customer-facing value demonstration tools that meet regulatory standards and train and certify appropriate field teams (e.g., Field HEOR, Payer Account Team) for effective delivery
• Work closely with Global HEOR team to inform evidence generation and publication plans from the U.S. and Canadian perspective and to ensure timely translation of HEOR studies for external value communication to customers
• Occasionally engage directly with external customers (e.g., Payer Accounts, Health Systems, Policymakers) to discuss HEOR data and represent Vertex as needed to achieve business objectives
• Lead and execute U.S. Collaborative Research with external customer entities (e.g., Payers, Health systems) in a compliant manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MPH, MS) in a scientific discipline.
• 10 years professional experience, minimum 7 years of HEOR experience.
• U.S. market and launch experience required.
• Demonstrated capabilities in interpreting and applying the 2018 FDA Payor / HCEI Guidance.
• Robust understanding of the HTA process and methodology.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating experience in COAs, observational research, and/or health economic modeling.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to effectively present to both internal and external audiences.
• Results oriented and excellent analytic and project management skills.
• A strong sense of urgency and commitment to patients.

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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