Director/Sr. Director, HEOR

Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.

For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.

Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values:

• We make patients our priority
• We act with accountability and integrity
• We work together as one team        
• We look for better ways forward      

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

Broad Overview 

As the Director/Senior Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) you will be responsible for the development and execution of HEOR strategies to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of SERBs US product portfolio. This role will generate evidence to support market access, pricing, and reimbursement, and you will lead cross-functional teams to integrate HEOR into overall business strategies. 

As Senior Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, your responsibilities will include: 

• Strategic leadership: Develop and implement US HEOR strategies for pipeline and commercialized products, from early development through lifecycle management. This involves evaluating strategic priorities, evidence gaps, and market needs.

• Evidence generation: Oversee and design HEOR studies, inclusive of:
  • Real-world evidence (RWE) studies using claims data, electronic health records (EHRs), and patient registries.
  • Health economic models, such as budget impact and cost-effectiveness analyses.
  • Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses.
  • Patient-reported outcome (PRO) studies.

• Market access and reimbursement: Use HEOR evidence to support product value propositions and inform market access strategies. Prepare and lead the development and updates of value dossiers (e.g., AMCP dossiers) for submission to health technology assessment bodies and payers.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with key internal teams to align strategy and deliverables, including:
  • Medical Affairs and Clinical Development: Provide input on clinical trial design and endpoints.
  • Market Access and Commercial: Ensure HEOR data supports payer negotiations and commercial strategies.

• Communication and publication: Present HEOR findings to a range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, payers, regulators, and key opinion leaders. Oversee the publication of research in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences.

• Project management: Manage departmental budgets and oversee external vendor and contractor relationships. 

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements. 

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate: 

• Education: An advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MPH, MSc) in a relevant discipline such as health economics, epidemiology, or health services research is required.
• Experience:
• Requires a minimum of 10–12 years of experience in HEOR within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience in US acute care hospital launches and HTA submissions is required.
• Prior supervisory or management experience is necessary.
• Expert knowledge of HEOR methodologies, including economic modeling, RWE analysis, and comparative effectiveness research.
• Deep understanding of the global regulatory, HTA, and market access landscape.
• Proficiency with relevant data analytics platforms and statistical software.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. 

Company Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• 15 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Competitive 401(k), $1 for $1 up to 6% of pay. The safe harbour match is vested immediately. In addition, SERB also offers a discretionary match of up to 4% of pay which vests 20% a year for 5 years.

Serb Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.