About the job
Join AbbVie as the Director of Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) where you will spearhead the strategic development and execution of vital evidence for a groundbreaking gene therapy targeting retinal diseases. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the launch evidence required for Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA). As a brand leader, you will represent the HEOR function on cross-functional asset and brand teams, ensuring payer evidence requirements are seamlessly integrated into the overall asset strategy. You will oversee alignment across key international markets and may manage multiple assets and indications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and execution of HEOR projects while effectively communicating findings and their strategic implications to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide product leadership that aligns HEOR strategic direction with established business goals in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Activities include unmet need evidence, cost-effectiveness modeling, comparative effectiveness analyses, real-world evidence, and patient-reported outcomes, along with collaboration with external experts to advocate for gene therapy policy changes.
- Ensure project plans are integrated into product strategic plans from matrix teams and commercial interests, providing regular updates on execution to product and functional management while making informed project execution decisions.
- Oversee the complete delivery of the HEOR portfolio, from strategy development to content implementation.
- Foster strong partnerships with all relevant HEOR Center of Excellence (COE) functions to ensure a comprehensive HEOR perspective is represented in cross-functional discussions.
- Exhibit executive presence and engage effectively with senior leaders in a collaborative environment.

