Senior Director, Global Market Access and Health Economics Development Pipeline

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Development and Implementation of Innovative Access Strategies
• Lead the development and execution of state-of-the-art, innovative, and comprehensive HEOR and pricing strategies for both launched and development compounds.
• These strategies will be strategically designed to support the value demonstration of Sun Pharma's products across various therapeutic areas, setting new benchmarks in the industry.
• Lead a Culture of Innovation
• Guide cross-functional teams in pioneering Real-World Evidence strategies and initiatives.
• Lead in Advanced Research
• Design and oversee the execution of cutting-edge health economic models (cost-effectiveness, budget impact, etc.), systematic literature reviews, and both retrospective and prospective observational studies, leveraging the latest methodologies and technology.
• Lead through Strategic Guidance
• Monitor and interpret healthcare policy and payer environments, providing strategic guidance to the company to anticipate and adapt to potential impacts.
• Lead through Internal Collaboration
• Forge strong collaborations with clinical development, medical affairs, market access, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless integration of Access strategies into overall product development and market access plans.
• Lead in External Agency Management
• Provide hands-on oversight and guidance on HEOR and pricing related agency selection and management, ensuring the highest quality of collaborations at proper cost.
• Lead in Integrity
• Ensure the scientific integrity of all HEOR projects, and lead publications of HEOR data in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Lead in Impacting Stakeholders
• Engage proactively with external stakeholders, including academic experts, healthcare providers, and payers, to champion the value of our products and drive transformative changes in healthcare practices.

Education And Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Services Research, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant HEOR experience in the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, or related consulting, having achieved at least Director level Status.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a HEOR Lead within a biotech/pharma organization.
• Disease area experience preferred in dermatology, autoimmune disease, ophthalmology, or oncology.
• Demonstrated experience in health economics, patient-reported outcomes, real-world data, and observational research.
• Track record of successful payer and health technology engagement leading to documented examples of rapid and expanded patient access.
• Strong understanding of the global payer environment, including health technology assessment (HTA) processes in key markets.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record in managing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Display a demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement research strategies across a broad portfolio, setting Sun Pharma apart as a thought leader in the industry.