Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director, Cell & Gene Therapy

General Summary

Vertex is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join its Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) group in Boston, MA. The Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director, Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) will participate in leading the development and execution of HEOR studies in support of Vertex's CGT products, including in hemoglobinopathies and type 1 diabetes. This position reports to the Senior Director Global HEOR, CGT.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads others to execute complex HEOR evidence generation including, cost-effective analysis and budget impact models, prospective and retrospective observational studies, ITCs, meta-analyses and systematic reviews, patient reported outcomes measure development and validation and other research as needed to support the asset value
• Gathers and synthesizes insights from Payers, KOLs and HEOR experts; stays current with scientific and policy trends and best practices and applies strategic and content expertise to strategy planning
• Applies best practices to provide key input to the design of Vertex observational research studies
• Collaborates with the medical communications teams on publication strategy and ensure that dissemination of HEOR evidence is timely and has maximum impact
• PARTNERS AND WORKS CLOSER WITH GLOBAL VALUE AND ACCESS STRATEGY TO SUPPORT PRODUCTION OF GVD AND VALUE NARRATIVE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Provides technical expertise in HEOR and is able to formulate and lead creative research projects and ensure conduct is technically and scientifically rigorous and reflects best HEOR practices
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills to communicate difficult concepts and persuade others; comfortable communicating complex concepts and adapting presentation style to a variety of audiences
• Ability to apply knowledge of US healthcare system, global health technology appraisal requirements, and clinical development, to identify evidence gaps and formulate evidence generation strategies
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry, with spotless history of compliance and ethical workplace conduct

Education And Experience

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, Master's degree, MPH, or PharmD) in a relevant discipline
• Typically requires 8 years of experience, with substantial background in HEOR, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in cell and gene therapy and/or hemoglobinopathies and type 1 diabetes disease area preferred