Global Health Economics Partner

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About the role:

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the Global Oncology Health Economics – Global Oncology Patient Value, Policy & Access (PVPA) team, you will report to Global Oncology Health Economics Lead.

How you will contribute:

• Drive hands-on economic assessments for Takeda oncology medicines at all stages of development, using HE models and materials including systematic literature reviews (SLRs), indirect treatment comparisons (ITCs), statistical analyses of trial and real-world data and other methods

• Lead development of Global Oncology HE materials and provide support for country adaptations to regional and local operating company (LOC) patient value and access (PVA) and HE leads.

• Oversee country roll-out and training on global HE materials and support country response to payer inquiries

• Inform Global Pricing & Innovation and Global PVA in the conceptualization of value-based contract (VBC) options and VBC toolkits, and assess their commercial impact and effect on cost-effectiveness and budgetary impact

• Evaluate the anticipated outcome of key HTAs and the implications for value positioning and evidence requirements, and shape the product’s ongoing evidence generation plan in partnership with Global PVA, Global Evidence and Outcomes (GEO) and Global Medical Affairs Oncology (GMAO)

• Make recommendations to cross-functional business partners about the need for additional data generation – clinical trial, real world evidence (RWE) such as registries and databases – based on evidentiary requirements of payers and HTA bodies, and ensure the integration of payer-relevant HE endpoints and evidence needs in the clinical development plan

• Support the development, review, and updating of the product value platform, including but not limited to Value Story, Global Value Dossiers, Objection Handler, Global Pricing Guidance

• Propose and co-lead publication plans for portfolio medicines through life cycle management, and above-brand initiatives and activities aligned with Global Oncology HE and Global Oncology PVPA priorities

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Health Economics, Economics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Services Research or related field

• 3 years relevant experience in healthcare industry with direct experience in global product value proposition development (industry or consulting) and interaction with payers, HTA bodies, relevant policymakers and patient-centered focus

• Experience with the global payer environment and in-depth understanding of ex-US payer landscape including HTA trends and guidance (e.g., NICE, CADTH, PBAC), along with knowledge of US Medicare (Part D), ICER in the US and trends in Emerging Markets (e.g., China) – including reimbursement methodologies, pricing/reimbursement authorities' decision-making process and current reimbursement issues

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in health economics, HTA tools, methods and filings, SLRs, ITCs, statistical analyses and economic modeling

• Understanding of clinical and epidemiological information, global pricing models, all phases of drug development methods of analysis of large databases (e.g., claims data, electronic health records) and the major areas of Outcomes Research (PROs, patients preferences)

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Work Paths

• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

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