Manager/Associate Director, HEOR- Oncology Strategy

Job Description
*Position can sit in our Lake County, IL or Bay Area offices. Manager or Associate Director level depending on experience. 
The Associate Director/Manager, HEOR works independently while under the supervision of the Director to develop and execute outcomes research to demonstrate the value of AbbVie’s products both globally and for the U.S. market. He/She develops outcomes research plans outlining the strategic approach for generating required evidence and research outputs, which may span multiple product / indications. This research includes: creation of economic models (budget impact and cost effectiveness), conduct of claims analyses and observational research studies / analyses, and the development and validation of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) measures, and analyses of PRO data. In addition, he/she leads completion of systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and U.S. / Global evidence dossiers. This is accomplished through cross-functional collaboration with internal groups including Clinical Development and Operations; Epidemiology; Regulatory Affairs; Medical Affairs; Commercial; and Global / Regional Market Access. He/She presents health outcomes research findings internally to AbbVie and externally via the peer-reviewed process. In addition, the Associate Director/Manager builds research relationships with key clinical and outcomes thought leaders, resulting in research collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Develops conceptual framework for economic model and required analysis to populate model
Creates and / or manages the creation of the economic model and supporting material
Manages creation and revisement of Outcomes Research Plan (e.g., strategic imperatives, value messages, research priorities)
Synthesizes data in the creation of value messages for use in dossiers
Conducts research gap analysis, drafts / revises protocol synopsis, develops statistical analysis plan for real-world evidence and other outcomes research studies
Leads development, validation, submission, licensing, and administration of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) measures for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) / observational studies
Identifies and assesses research gaps and objectives / studies across key partners and therapeutic areas (TAs) to determine appropriate outcomes research strategy, research objectives, studies, and tactical plan
Establishes and manages strategy and execution for product / indication Outcomes Research Plan (includes research, dossier, and communication plans) with oversight of the Director
Represents Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) on various cross-functional teams (e.g., Brand teams) for multiple product / indications
Manages strategy and execution for primary / secondary data collection, economic modeling, and PRO research for multiple product / indications
Manages and conducts evidence generation and documentation (e.g., gap analysis strategy, model scope and framework, protocol synopsis, study reports, and stakeholder training and communications)
Participates in Advisory Boards and interfaces with top thought leaders to conduct research
Develops and manages publication creation, review / approval, submission and presentation of research in peer-reviewed journals and at medical / methodological congresses
Provides support to the department on health outcomes technical specialty areas (e.g., economic modeling techniques to ensure health technology assessments (HTAs) needs are met globally, PRO methods, and understanding regulatory requirements to obtain PROs on labels)
Helps anticipate and lead development of strategies and tactics to support department operational needs