Manager - Health Economics Outcomes Research Modeling at Novo Nordisk

Plainsboro, NJ

About the Job

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 Sr. Director, HEOR Modeling.

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

Essential Functions

Support the team leads in assigned projects by creating draft Requests for Proposal (RFPs), reviewing vendor proposals, managing project communication, budget, timelines, and deliverables

Lead the Mexico resources to conduct model QCs and coordinate the QC feedback with vendors for version updates

Work closely with the HEOR teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables, and execution within timeline and budget

Oversee contract management, budget allocation, invoice processing, and timeline adherence

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

<10% overnight travel required. On-site: at least 3 days/week.

Qualifications

PhD in economics, health economics, statistics, biostatistics, public health or related is required

2+ years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, pricing, reimbursement, and/or portfolio analysis is required

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.