HEOR Specialist / Manager

The position

As a HEOR Specialist, you will have the opportunity to implement Health Economic Outcomes Research (HEOR) projects in line with value proposition, market access, and scientific exchange strategies for assigned products and therapeutic areas. You will also support the HEOR manager in securing timely Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions and optimal market access and pricing through preparing and documenting required evidence and analysis. You will also work with the HEOR manager in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.Other tasks, but are not limited to : Develops HEOR and Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategy and leads the implementation of HEOR studies, value messaging, and scientific communication plans for pipeline products (e.g., Obesity, Diabetes, NASH, Cardiovascular Disease, Alzheimer, Haemophilia, and other new disease areas).Identify HEOR data needs according to the MAP (Market Access & Pricing) and product strategy and work with HEOR manager to map out effective an plan for qualified output.Work as part of the market access team to generate integrated input for cross-functional forums and Headquarters. Collaborate with Clinical and Medical affairs in scientific exchange and communication including effective publication. Generate high-quality economic and clinical evidence / analysis and develop a formal HTA dossier in a timely manner, engaging with external suppliers and contributing to laying out the negotiation plan and its execution.Define and execute HTA strategy effectively dealing with challenges. Work with HEOR manager to assemble HTA team consisting of Strategic Pricing, Clinical, Medical, RWE, and Commercial, getting support from HQ counterpart accordingly. Support Market Access & Pricing Department leaders in communicating and engaging with Senior Management on the HTA strategy and outcome. Develop external relationships and works closely with KOLs and academic researchers. QualificationA master’s degree is preferrable.Experience in the healthcare industry, including research, development, strategic planning, marketing and consultancy services. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a strong plus.Five years of pharmaceuticals or healthcare-related industry / organization experience within the field of HEOR or RWE.Science and research background, commercial background especially associated with in-depth analytic skills, cross functional project management experience is preferred.Business-level English and Japanese are required. If the candidate has experience working on HEOR projects overseas (regardless of where / which country the candidate lives now), we can consider them even if the candidate doesn’t speak Japanese or / and never worked in Japan! Working at Novo NordiskWe are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.