Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Therapy Area Head (Bone & Mineral)

at Kyowa Kirin International plc

Marlow, UK

WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE.

LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE

At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.

Job Purpose

Lead the global strategy and execution of the global health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) to demonstrate the value of Kyowa Kirin’s bone and mineral products, including the generation of real-world evidence, patient-reported outcome (PRO) data and health economic modelling to include in Global Value Dossier and support global Health Technology Assessments

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and accountable for the strategic direction, design, and execution of global HEOR studies demonstrating the value of a Kyowa Kirin’s bone and mineral portfolio, in alignment with Franchise and Medical Affairs strategy
• Lead the global bone and mineral HEOR team ensuring timely and robust execution of HEOR studies
• Lead the strategy development and execution of the global HEOR evidence dissemination plan, including development of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and congress publications
• Develop a strong working relationship with cross-functional teams (including value & access, medical affairs, marketing, regulatory affairs, and clinical development), representing the global HEOR function and collaborate effectively with external pharma and other partners
• Establish evidence generation requirements to support business needs through continuous cross-functional communication, and insights gathering
• Support reimbursement and market access for Kyowa Kirin’s product portfolio, providing strategic input on the use of clinical/real-world evidence and economic modelling to demonstrate value to payers and HCPs
• Provide line management, mentorship and coaching of global HEOR professionals within the bone and mineral team

Position Requirements

• Significant experience in health economics and outcomes research within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
• Master’s degree or higher in health economics, outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in real-world study design, data interpretation, statistical analysis, and health economic modelling
• Proven track record of developing and leading global HEOR strategies to support product approvals, market access, and reimbursement, taking accountability for results
• High level of commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills
• Substantial experience operating in a cross-functional environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences in a professional manner
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to operate as lead in cross-functional teams and influence decision making
• In-depth knowledge of payer and regulatory landscape related to HEOR
• Ability to travel domestic and internationally

Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.