Director, US Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)

United States - California - Santa Monica Market Access & Health Economics

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We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Director, US Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). Primarily, this position will be responsible for the development of Health Economic and Outcomes Research (HEOR) strategies and their tactical execution for the US, collaborating closely with the US and global teams to ensure efficient execution and alignment. This individual will regularly align with key stakeholders on the US health systems, commercial, and medical teams for understanding of data needs, develop a US HEOR evidence generation plan to meet those data needs, execute studies with the support of the cross-functional team and external vendors, and communicate study findings to the US and global teams to ensure clear, accurate messaging and pull-through. The role entails leading HEOR projects from inception to completion for all phases of research. The role will encompass research design, project management, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of HEOR evidence, and the communication of appropriate HEOR key value messages. The role involves proactive cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Value and Access, US Health Systems, Marketing, Government Affairs etc., as well as external decision-makers, and will manage external HEOR consulting companies. This role reports to the Executive Director, HEOR, and will be based in Kite’s headquarters in Santa Monica, CA.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Aligns with the US and global teams on evidence needs to support the US and develops and executes a comprehensive US HEOR evidence generation plan to meet those needs. Communicates the findings to stakeholders on the US and global teams to ensure clear, accurate messaging and pull-through into activities to support patient access.Leads the development of evidence to establish the clinical, economic, and patient-centered value propositions related to our cell therapies for the US market.Leads the development of systematic literature reviews, meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparisons; observational research studies using real world data such as claims and EMRs; patient reported outcome (PRO), qualitative, and physician preference studies; cost-effectiveness and budget impact models; and other studies to support evidence generation for value propositions, value dossiers, and health care economic information materials.Leads studies from planning through completion, including creating study concept documents, protocols, analysis plans, and final study reports, as well as draft manuscripts, in collaboration with the cross-functional team, external vendors and experts.Works with Medical Affairs colleagues to help influence Phase IV clinical trial design, inclusion of appropriate value endpoints/metrics, data analysis and publications, as appropriate.Manages budgets and timelines for vendor activities in support of our evidence generation activities.Interfaces with cross-functional partners in Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal/Compliance, and Commercial in the development of HEOR strategy and evidence generation.Represents Kite for HEOR-related activities at external professional, scientific meetings and forums.Collaborates with internal and external experts in the execution of studies and implementation of field-based, customer-focused initiatives (e.g., models, scientific communications, slide kits, formulary/regulatory dossiers).Provides internal training on HEOR findings and methodologies to internal colleagues.Works closely with scientific communications, publications and other home office and field colleagues to ensure scientific conference material is appropriate, relevant and accurate.Basic QualificationsAdvanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, PharmD, PhD) and 8+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience ORMaster’s Degree and 10+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience ORBachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in the life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD) or dual degree in related scientific field; will also consider a MS in an outcomes-related field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, and Pharmacy Administration), a PharmD with HEOR-related education and/or Fellowship experience, or an MPH/MS who has strong relevant experience.A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in the industry, specifically in health economics and outcomes research, with clinical background/research experience necessary to support US Market Access.Excellent technical reading, writing and communication skills.Presentation and thorough research experience with market access customers.Prior corporate experience in hematology/oncology therapeutic area is highly preferred.Prior CAR T experience is desired.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in communicating clinical technical information to varied internal and customer audiences.Excellent collaboration, planning, and execution skills.Strong research design, modeling, and analytic skills.Significant experience in analyzing retrospective claim databases and EMRs to assess the burden of disease.Experience with clinical/outcomes research applied to retrospective and prospective HEOR research.Refined methodological, quantitative and analytical skills.Strong track record in HEOR study methodology, statistics, data reporting and resource development.Demonstrated ability to manage a large number of complex projects.High level strategic thinking, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.Experienced in influencing strategy with internal and external customer audiences.Strong presentation and leadership skills.Significant knowledge of US market access environment.Highly motivated to function proactively, operate with a sense of urgency, bring tasks to completion.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a key contributor to multi-departmental teams simultaneously.The work you do at Kite will help change how cancer is treated and ensure patients and their families have more time together. Ready to create more tomorrows with us?The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.For additional benefits information, visit:

Gilead Benefits .Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit

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