Job Description:
Lead, Health Economics and Outcomes Research
The Lead, Health Economics and Outcomes Research has the following responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, development, implementation and communication of relevant and innovative data-driven health economics strategies and tactics that support the product value proposition.
- Quantify the clinical benefits of products in economic terms that are compelling for payers, health technology assessment agencies (CDA-AMC and INESSS) and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA).
- Prepare, submit and present economic evidence and analyses for drug listings (federal, provincial and private) and for the pCPA in order to obtain, maintain and expand market access for new and existing products.
- Collaborate with, support and align with other reimbursement functions (Pricing, Policy, Access Planning, Field Access) locally or globally in the development and execution of the access and pricing strategy.
- Act as a member of commercial and medical teams and identify opportunities to cooperate with colleagues from other functions to achieve brand objectives.
- Provide in-depth expertise in health economics, outcomes research and Canadian market access to local, regional and global teams.
Tasks:
- Ensure that globally developed pharmacoeconomic models consider Canadian needs for submissions to health technology assessment agencies
- Adapt pharmacoeconomic models for Canada, and write reports accompanying the models for submissions to CDA-AMC, INESSS and private insurers
- Develop budget impact analyses (models and reports) in accordance with payer requirements
- Provide substantial support during pCPA negotiations related to pharmacoeconomic, budgetary or forecasting factors to be considered
- Ensure local and global participation in submissions for CDA-AMC therapeutic reviews
- Develop protocols and economic proposals in collaboration with internal experts (e.g., Medical Affairs) and external experts (e.g., academia, research organizations)
- Prepare summaries and articles on study results for publication or presentation
- Tailor technical data into compelling messages presented in the required format and adapted to local stakeholders.
Experience:
- At least two years of relevant experience in health economics and/or outcomes research
Knowledge:
- Requirements and processes related to HTA (CDA-AMC / INESSS) and pCPA in Canada
- Needs and requirements of payers (public and private) regarding reimbursement of pharmaceutical products
- Recent developments in healthcare policy and drug insurance in Canada
- Pharmacoeconomic principles and guidelines and methodological advances
- Budget impact analysis methods
- Specific experience with Markov models
- Knowledge of databases available in Canada
- General understanding of statistical methods and tests
Education:
- Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Economics, Drug Development, or a related field
Skills:
- Expert-level Excel user
- Strong business acumen and project management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Versatility and ability to adapt to changing needs and timelines
- An innovative mindset and ability to leverage AI or digital tools to optimize HEOR analyses and data processing
Language skills: Fluency in French is required
We are proud to be a company that values the contribution of diverse, talented and committed people. The fastest way to foster innovation is to bring diverse ideas together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge the views of others and solve problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Required Skills:
Data Management, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Microsoft Excel, Outcomes Research, Personal Initiative, Pharmacoeconomics, Real World Evidence (RWE), Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Teamwork
Preferred Skills:
Budget Impact Analysis, Leadership, Market Access, Pharmaceutical Products
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Secondary Language(s) Job Description:
Manager, Health Economics Outcomes Research
The principal functions of the Manager, Health Economics & Outcomes Research are:
- Responsible for planning and development of product related economic and value evidence strategy.
- To quantify the clinical benefits of our company products in economic terms that are meaningful to Health Technology Assessment Agencies ((Canadian Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) and the Institut national d'excellence en santé et services sociaux (INESSS)), public / private payers and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA)
- To make recommendations regarding and/or develop and implement real world evidence, epidemiological studies, observational studies and the inclusion of health economic and patient-reported outcome measures in global or local clinical trial programs
- To prepare, submit and present economic evidence and analyses to (federal, provincial, private) formularies and pCPA in order to gain, maintain, and expand market access of new and existing products
- Contributing to the cross-functional strategic teams (local and global) in support of gaining and maintaining access (product specific)
- To collaborate, support and align with other reimbursement functions (Pricing, Policy, Access Planning, Field Access) locally and globally in the development and execution of the access and pricing strategy
- Ensure adequate representation of Canadian needs/reality at the global level on product specific files with support from Manager.
Tasks:
- Work with global and/or external agencies to develop and adapt locally relevant HTA submission material (product specific). Ensuring the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of designated components of selected HTA submissions (therapeutic areas specific)
- Provide technical support (product specific) during pCPA negotiations related to pharmaco-economic considerations and reassessments
- Develop pharmaco-economic reports for CDA-AMC and INESSS submissions
- Develop Budget Impact Analyses as per payer requirements, working closely with field access team
- Develop economic protocols / proposals in collaboration with internal (e.g. Medical department) and external (e.g. academic, research organizations) experts with support from manager
- Prepare abstracts / manuscripts of study results for publication / presentation with support from manager
- Customize technical data into compelling messages in the format required and appropriate for local stakeholders
- Maintain relationship with health economic community and health economics opinion leaders
Experience:
- At least two years of relevant work experience in Health Economics and/or Outcomes Research required.
Knowledge:
- HTA (CDA-AMC / INESSS) and pCPA support requirements and processes in Canada.
- Payer needs and requirements (public and private) for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals.
- Healthcare Policy and Drug Plan developments in Canada
- Pharmaco-economic principles / guidelines and methodological developments
- Specific experience with Markov and Partitioned-survival models
- International health economics and outcomes research trends and best practices
- General understanding of indirect treatment comparison, statistical methods and tests
Education:
- Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Economics, Economics, Drug Development Program or related field
Skills:
- Strong business acumen and project management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and timelines
- Mastery of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A forward-thinking mindset with experience leveraging AI or digital tools to optimize HEOR research and data workflows.
Language: Fluency in French is required
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy position.
The Primary location for this role is
CAN - Quebec - Kirkland (16750 Transcanada)
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. At our company, we are firmly committed to providing fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills and proficiency, and other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators.
We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.
At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility for our discretionary short-term incentive plan, which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Our rewards and benefits programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs to create a flexible, inclusive workplace that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term success.
Additional location(s): Please note the base salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position role, including where the role is designated as remote but tied to the Primary Location for compensation purposes. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the base salary ranges for additional locations below. If the base salary range is not listed for the location to which you are applying, our Talent Acquisition team may provide further information about compensation applicable to your location, where required by law.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
$110,800 - $160,800
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
Visa Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving LIcense:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
Na
Job Posting End Date:
11/14/2026
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