AstraZenecaMedicalHealth Economic and Outcomes Research Director, Medical EOR

職務内容 / Job Description

Responsibility/Key Tasks
HEOR director is a leadership member of Evidence and Observational Research (EOR) and leading HEOR team as a head of HEOR.

Accountabilities
Establish HEOR organization and ensure the sufficient HEOR study management capabilities and capacity of the team members
Hold the ownership of the delivery of HEOR studies/projects and accountable for the feasibility progress financial expense and the quality of the delivered evidence as per the agreed standards
Establish collaborative relationships with medical affairs functions including other departments within EOR global evidence generation functions medical business partners local R&D other marketing teams
Track companies brand and medical strategies to develop AstraZenecas HEOR approach to meet the evidence needs and in collaboration with other departments within EOR especially DS team develop the approach and strategy for the use of real-world data (RWD) to address those needs
Monitor the evolving Medical Affairs landscape anticipate change and incorporate forward-looking approaches into planning and execution of HEOR/RWD studies

Responsibility/Key Tasks
HEOR study delivery:
Oversee the operational/methodological feasibility of HEOR-related Evidence Generation programs align with business strategy
Ensure the scientific and operational quality of HEOR study/project plans align with brand and evidence generation strategy
Ensure consistent of scientific design structure with project purpose and objectives
Ensure that HEOR study progress are tracked monitored and delivered to the agreed timelines budget quality and all relevant regulations
Ensure the capable external service providers are selected as per the project requirements
Represent AZKK to manage the governance with external service providers and genuinely address any issues around HEOR study/project delivery
Ensure the data integrity and research ethic to oversee process and activities of HEOR end to end project planning to research findings and interpretations

Strategy development for the RWD utilization:
Partner with DS to shape the RWD utilization approach and strategy in line with evidence generation strategy; however accountability for RWD study design and execution does not rest with the HEOR Director

Organizational development:
Uplift high-potential HEOR and RWD-related evidence generation capability for medical function individuals and develop skills
Establish effective organization process roles operations and standards
Lead and develop the preferred vendors as per the sourcing strategy agreed with relevant function and managers
Manage evidence planning framework/guidance to reflect best practices generated across medical affairs teams
Plan resources and allocate them effectively to evidence projects

Establish and leverage Global-Regional-Local networks
Bring best practices/lessons learnt within AstraZeneca to Japan Medical / EOR
Access required expertise cutting edge technologies and solutions for HEOR and RWD-related Evidence Generation in Japan Medical
Establish aligned and collaborative operations across global team

応募資格(経験資格等) / Qualification (Experience & Skill etc.)

経験 / Experience

必須 / Mandatory

> 5years HEOR Leadership experience
Track records in successful planning and delivery of HEOR-related studies/projects with multiple therapeutic areas
Line management experience or track record in developing high performing people / team

歓迎 / Nice to have

Research using RWD statistics and epidemiology
Working both in Medical and Market Access functions (>5 years each)
Working experience in global organization / teams

資格 / License

必須 / Mandatory

Advanced degree in economics outcomes research public health epidemiology health services research pharmacy medicine or other related scientific discipline

歓迎 / Nice to have

PhD in economics or other related scientific discipline or MD

能力 / Skill-set

必須 / Mandatory

HEOR-related Study Delivery
Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate changes in Medical Affairs and embed forward-looking approaches into planning and execution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to drive effective collaboration manage expectations and resolve issues across functions and external partners
External Service Provider Management
Project Management
Study Design Statistics and Epidemiology
Medical writing & Scientific Publication

語学 / Language

必須 / Mandatory

English: Successful experience working globally with track record achieving business goals

その他 / Others

必須 / Mandatory

Cross-functional Stakeholder management skill
Deep understanding of Japan healthcare system

勤務地 / Work Location

Osaka or Tokyo

Date Posted

10-7月-2026

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1