Director Economic & Predictive Modelling Global HEOR

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Join our pioneering group of HTA modelling experts developing cutting edge AI based solutions.

Position Purpose

• Provide expert modelling, AI, and programming capabilities to GHEOR TA teams.
• Execute market level CE model adaptations using the Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) GHEOR EPM Generative AI tool suite.
• Execute and present methods shaping innovative research, panels, publications, education, and external talks to shape the HTA and payer environment – primary focus on AI methods for access & HEOR.
• Highly competent matrix collaborator.
• Active membership within the Model Protocol Review Committee

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative HTA methods that delivers rapid access for BMS medicines – specific focus on AI capabilities that increase speed to patient and reduced operating costs.
• Lead the BMS external strategy to evolve payer/HTA agency methodology in the assessment of the value of BMS Neuroscience and Immunology / Cardiovascular portfolio.
• Act as scientific leader for the latest modelling methodology that optimises the assessment of BMS Neuroscience and Immunology / Cardiovascular assets
• Horizon scan latest advances in HTA methodology from academia, payers and competitors embedding key learnings
• Partner with global asset leads and BMS affiliates to implement the AI based model adaptations program – work effectively with BMS internal EPM contractor team
• Ability to hands on deliver structural updates to economic models
• Provide expert level support in development of cost-effectiveness and budget impact models in collaboration with cross-functional local, regional and global teams
• Provide early HEOR analytics to inform pricing strategies for CE archetypes as requested
• Provide modelling input to Value Story development and updates
• Interpret clinical studies results and plan additional statistical analyses needed for core models and model adaptations, including indirect treatment comparisons
• Engage in timely and effective communication to HTA and reimbursement authorities as requested / required by matrix teams
• Lead publications of core global economic models. Thought leadership on modelling internally and externally, to help shape the HTA business environment and standards

Degree Requirements

• Doctorate Degree (PhD) or Master’s (MSc) in health economics or related relevant discipline and 10 plus years of health economics and outcomes research experience

Experience & Skills Required

• Experience using Visual Basic, and software including R, Python, OPEN BUGS and JAGs, ideally with the ability to program, interpret and modify existing code
• Lead projects as the subject matter expert, providing strategic direction and expertise while overseeing execution and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Project management skills with ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the matrix
• Successful development of model development for HTA submissions including adaptations for country needs
• Innovative methods evidence by published research
• Experience in leading research and presenting at conferences as well as to internal matrix stakeholders and senior leaders
• Significant and detailed understanding of generative AI techniques and tools to automate HEOR & Access workflows, with a focus on minimising risks such as biases and inaccuracies
• Previous experience in Neuroscience and Immunology / Cardiovascular is desirable though not mandatory

Key Competencies

• Experience working across a broad matrix of internal functions (GHEOR, Global Biostats, Medical, Clinical Research, Commercial, Policy, Market Access and Pricing)
• Essential:
  • R and/or Python
  • VBA
• Desirable, but not mandatory:
  • OpenBUGS and/or WinBUGS and/or JAGS
• Statistical skills in advanced survival analyses and relative effectiveness assessments (NMAs, MAICs, STCs, Bucher, ML-NMR).

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