What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Evidence Generation position at Novo Nordisk?
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
Supports the development and execution of observational research / real world evidence (RWE) studies which support the aligned strategy (defined in the Evidence Generation Plan – EGP) spanning one therapeutic area, under the supervision of a group leader.
Relationships
Reports to a Senior Director within the Clinical Data Science and Evidence (CDSE) RWE team; works closely cross-functional colleagues in the US organization and also on certain occasions with HQ functions. The incumbent works closely with other teams across CDSE, specifically the HEOR Strategy Director(s) for their therapy area, and the therapy area aligned colleagues on the Evidence Strategy and Synthesis team, the latter driving the communication of evidence across stakeholders. Other home-office relationships include Channel Senior Directors, Brand Marketing teams, Medical Writers, PCOR members, and Medical personnel. The incumbent will also work on certain initiatives in alignment with Global Evidence and Payer Access and Global Marketing colleagues in corporate headquarters.
Field-based relationships include clinical and academic KOL relationships, consultants & vendors, and professional associations / conferences.
Essential Functions
- Leads the development of evidence, through the execution of RWE studies, for one or more product/s or therapeutic area/s
- Employs advanced technical expertise to design and perform health economic and outcome research projects/studies focusing on value, positioning, and unmet needs of pipeline and/or newly launched Novo Nordisk product/s
- Responsible for key aspects of effective project management, including RFP development, selection of research partners (associated due diligence and feasibility), contract execution, budget management, protocol design, analytic plan development, oversight of data collection/acquisition, data analysis, and development of research findings into publications in alignment with the strategy captured in the EGP
- Works as an active contributor in cross-CDSE discussions on their therapy area, bringing knowledge and learnings into the broader group
- Builds up a strong understanding of the different US datasets available to support evidence generated in their therapy area
- Potential to support the design and development of health economics models, including decision analytic models, cost effectiveness models, budget impact models, and disease treatment models to support the market access and performance of Novo Nordisk portfolio brands. This is not, however a core element of the role.
Physical Requirements
10-20% overnight travel required.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD) in fields related to HEOR - outcomes research, health economics, epidemiology, health services research is preferred with at least 1 year of work experience in observational research / outcomes research, or
- Masters degree (MSc, MPH) in fields related to HEOR (outcomes research, health economics, epidemiology, health services research) with at least 2 years of work experience in observational research / outcomes research
- Proficiency in methodological approaches and tools in health services research
- Knowledge of US healthcare system
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills; a team player
- Strong process and project management skills
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.
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