Job Description

About the Team:

The Health Outcomes Value and Access (HOVA) team is responsible for developing and implementing health economics and clinical value messaging strategies to support market access, reimbursement, and evidence generation for Sobi's portfolio. This position will collaborate across a wide array of Sobi stakeholders, including Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Global Marketing and Medical, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure the creation and utilization of robust health economics and outcomes research. The role also involves working internally, as well as with third-party vendors to ensure compliance and the effective administration of related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with payers, health technology assessment (HTA) bodies, and other external stakeholders to communicate the value of Sobi's products.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and external HOVA experts, including prioritized payer accounts.
Serve as an outcomes expert at key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, and internal meetings. Support field-based cross-functional teams to provide medical outcomes expertise in access engagements. Lead strategic medical and HEOR engagements with internal stakeholders including account executives and partnership leads
Assess clinical and economic data gaps at key accounts and collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide insight into HOVA needs
Foster collaborative, results-driven partnerships across internal teams to ensure a unified approach to payer messaging

Evidence Generation

Support the design, operations, and oversight of health economics and outcomes research studies, including cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact models, and real-world evidence studies
Support evidence generation planning including collaboration to with internal stakeholders to identify data gaps and meaningful research questions
Collaborate with clinical and medical teams to identify data needs and ensure the generation of robust, relevant evidence.
Lead the development of HOVA publications, presentations, and other scientific communications.
Develop tools to communicate value of Sobi products to key stakeholders

Compliance & Quality

Operating at the highest level of Sobi compliance and professional standards. Adherence to compliant behavior is an expectation at Sobi and demonstrated by embracing ethical decision-making practices and guidelines in all aspects of our organization
Solid working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards relevant to pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education:
- Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, DO, PharmD), Ph.D. in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field
- Master's degree with extensive experience may be considered
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Consideration may be given to extensive professional experience within managed care organizations
- Thorough understanding of the US healthcare system and payer landscape, with demonstrated business acumen related to patient access dynamics and reimbursement pathways
- Expertise in oncology, immunology, and/or rare disease is highly desirable
- Experience in engaging with payers, HTA bodies, and other external stakeholders.
- Strong publication record and experience presenting at scientific conferences.
Skills:
- Strong strategic, analytical, and methodological skills in health economics and outcomes research
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Exceptional communication skills, with proven ability to effectively present complex scientific information to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to operate with integrity and urgency in a fast-paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment

KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

- Competitive spirit with a strong drive to achieve results
- Open to feedback and coaching with a commitment to continual learning and improvement
- Entrepreneurial, flexible, and results-focused with a high degree of intellectual curiosity, honesty, and capability
- Low ego and humble in spirit despite a track record of outstanding performance

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position regularly requires long hours and may include weekend work.

TRAVEL

Travel as appropriate to implement strategic initiatives, approximately 25%-50%

Additional Information

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits, such as:

A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.

The base salary range for this role is $180,000 - 245,000. Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, and location. Additionally, this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses, as outlined in the plan details.

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

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