Associate Director, Outcomes Research & Real World Evidence

Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.  

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Employee Value Proposition: 

Join our growing Medical Affair team in the role of Associate Director, Outcomes Research & RWE. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in advancing real-world evidence and value development and integrated medical affair plans at Taiho. You’ll have an opportunity to work in a matrix environment across different disease areas for outcomes research e.g., real-world data analytics, patient-reported outcome research, applying methodology for evidence generation and program management.

Position Summary: 

The Associate Director, Outcomes Research & RWE is responsible for executing and managing plans for outcomes research and real-world evidence programs. The role will involve generating RWE that showcases the economic, clinical, and humanistic value of Taiho’s products and contributes to product value development for launch and lifecycle management. The candidate is expected to be proficient in project management, real-world study design, execution, and reporting.

Performance Objectives: 

• Implement outcomes research and RWE plans aligned with organizational strategic goals
• Maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders and provide expertise within matrix teams
• Execute HEOR and RWE studies, including but not limited to systematic literature review, meta-analysis, observational research design and protocol review, economic modeling, and patient-reported outcomes research and utilize these studies to generate robust evidence to support value proposition of Taiho’s products
• Analyze real-world healthcare data, including claims data, electronic health records/electronic medical records (EHR/EMR), registries, and physician/patient surveys to assess clinical, economic and patient-centered value of the products
• Conduct real-world data analysis via rapid query frameworks on an ad-hoc basis to support clinical development programs
• Oversight of peer-reviewed publications such as abstracts, posters, and manuscripts in scientific journals and presentation at conferences
• Assist development of HEOR/EVD metrics/dashboard for reporting to executive leadership
• Manage product plans, budgets and timelines to ensure the successful execution and timely dissemination of HEOR research projects within budgeted scope while maintaining high standards of quality
• Stay abreast of developments in HEOR methodologies, healthcare policy, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for innovation and enhancement

Education/Certification Requirements: 

• Ph.D., Pharm.D., or Master’s degree in health economics, outcomes research, epidemiology, health services research, public health, health policy with demonstrated research accomplishments (e.g., peer-reviewed publications) required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Minimum of 6 plus years of experience in outcomes research, health economics, or related fields within life science industry or academia post-graduation
• Demonstrated experience in epidemiology and outcomes research study design, statistical methodology, data analysis, interpretation and dissemination
• Strong technical and programming skills with in-depth knowledge of various real-world datasets including but not limited to claims database, EMR, and surveys, proficiency in statistical software (SAS, R, SQL, Python etc.)
• Experience in oncology and hematology is strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate well with team members
• Ability to project manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $187,850 and $221,000 annually. This pay range is based on the market range for positions of this type. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, commissions, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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