Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) – Oncology

As the Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research at Corcept, you'll be responsible for spearheading the development of value dossiers for oncology products, overseeing systematic literature reviews, and creating cost-effectiveness models. You'll also manage indirect treatment comparison studies and design real-world observational studies to evaluate oncology therapies in clinical practice, ensuring that evidence supports pricing and market access strategies.

Candidates for the Director, HEOR position at Corcept should hold an advanced degree in health economics, public health, or a relevant field, ideally with a focus on oncology. A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in HEOR is required, alongside expertise in developing cost-effectiveness models and real-world evidence generation, particularly in the oncology domain.

The Director, HEOR at Corcept plays a crucial role in advancing our mission to deliver life-changing therapies to patients. By developing robust evidence that demonstrates the value of our oncology treatments, you'll influence reimbursement strategies and market access, thereby enhancing patient access to innovative therapies and contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Essential skills for success as the Director, HEOR at Corcept include strong project management abilities, advanced statistical and modeling techniques, and expertise in health economics. Excellent communication skills to convey complex information to diverse stakeholders, as well as leadership skills to foster collaboration across teams, are also crucial for this role.

The work environment at Corcept is collaborative and innovation-driven. As the Director of HEOR, you'll interact cross-functionally with teams across the organization in a supportive culture that emphasizes data-driven insights and the pursuit of excellence. With a commitment to patient-first principles, Corcept fosters a high-performance culture that values both teamwork and individual contributions.

When discussing your experience with cost-effectiveness models, focus on specific projects you've handled, the methodologies employed, and how those models were used to inform decision-making. Highlight your ability to tailor models to meet the unique needs of oncology treatments, ensuring the data aligns with market access strategies.

In answering this question, share a specific example that showcases your leadership skills and collaborative approach. Emphasize the objectives, the teams involved, how you navigated challenges, and the impact your project had on the organization or patient outcomes.

Discuss your structured approach to conducting systematic literature reviews, outlining how you establish criteria for inclusion and exclusion and ensure robust issue identification. Talk about the tools and databases you use, as well as how you synthesize findings to support your analysis or health economic models.

Talk about your engagement with professional organizations, relevant journals, and conferences to remain informed of the latest developments in HEOR. Emphasize the importance of continuous learning and how you incorporate new insights and methodologies into your work.

Explain how you simplify complex data by tailoring your communication style to your audience. Discuss the use of visual aids, summaries, and clear narratives to convey key messages effectively, ensuring that stakeholders understand the implications of the data.

Be ready to discuss specific HTA submissions you've been involved in, detailing your role in preparing evidence for the dossier. Highlight how you collaborated with different teams and what aspects of the submissions you oversaw to ensure all evidence needs were met.

Discuss specific initiatives or projects where you've introduced new methodologies or best practices within your team. Explain how you encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and share outcomes that resulted from your efforts.

When answering this question, provide examples of real-world observational studies you have designed or executed, focusing on the objectives, methodologies, and results. Highlight the importance of real-world evidence in informing clinical practices and enhancing treatment efficacy.

Outline your organizational strategies for prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, and utilizing project management tools. Highlight your communication style and ensure that all project stakeholders are aligned on expectations and timelines.

Share examples of how you navigate disagreements constructively through open discussions, focusing on evidence-based rationales for your approaches. Emphasize the importance of collaboration and how you maintain a solution-oriented mindset.