Senior Manager - Health Economics Outcomes Research Modeling

About the Department                                                                                                                                               

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

This role sits in the Clinical Data Sciences and Evidence (CDSE) Division. It plays an important role in supporting the evidence generation plan for the organization by actively leading and executing economic modeling projects.

Relationships

This position reports to the Senior Director, HEOR Modeling.

The role works alongside with other colleagues in the Modeling team and HEOR teams to lead and execute HEOR modeling projects.

Essential Functions

• Develop HEOR modeling strategies for supported products at launch and throughout the product lifecycle
• Create Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for approved modeling activities, and evaluate vendor proposals based on established product strategies, proposed modeling methods, budget, timelines, and deliverables
• Lead a matrix team and selected vendors to develop modeling protocols that achieve the goals outlined in the proposals
• Work closely with the HEOR teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables, and execution within timeline and budget
• Develop innovative models and simulation solutions to support enterprise initiatives
• Oversee contract management, budget allocation, invoice processing, timeline adherence, and workload planning
• Engage in and lead communications with external vendors and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate across functions to communicate project status and continuously adjust work priorities
• Become a quintessential team-player and follow the Novo Way

Physical Requirements

<15% overnight travel required. On-site: at least 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics, health economics, statistics, biostatistics, mathmatics, engineering or public health
• 4+ years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, pricing, reimbursement, and/or portfolio analysis
• Expertise in HEOR model methodology: decision tree, Markov model, patient level simulation (microsimulation) model, and model simulations
• Expertise in predictive model development and simulations
• General knowledge in conducting health economics analysis, health services research studies, real world research and the evaluation of health care interventions
• Good vendor management skills: communication, contracting, invoicing, payment, timeline management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Hands-on modeling experience is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-functional team decision making within a matrix organization

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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