[Global] Manager, Global Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR)

Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.  In the mission to drive Supply Chain Excellence across the Asia Region, we are looking for a Senior Manager covering Regional Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, and CMO Management.

Job’s missions

We are looking for a global Manager, Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR), as part of the New Product Planning sub team under the Global Pricing & Market Access Function.

The main purpose of this role is to support the development and implementation of health economics and outcomes research strategies to maximize payer value perception and patient access. The holder is expected to enable regional PMA teams to successfully implement HEOR strategies on regional and local levels.

The job holder will be part of the global PMA team and She/He will be responsible to represent the HEOR perspective in collaboration with the cross-functional team on global level (incl. Medical Affairs, Business Development, R&D colleagues etc.) as well as with the regional HEOR & Market Access teams across other Santen regions.  

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Serve as the primary contact for all HEOR-related topics within the NPP remit.
• Support the development, execution, and implementation of early-stage global HEOR strategies in collaboration with business development and internal Santen OIC/R&D development teams.
• Act as the key GPMA contact for RWE activities conducted by global medical affairs & R&D teams and contribute to the Integrated Evidence Generation Strategy and Publication team to ensure alignment across HEOR, clinical, and medical strategies.
• Develop economic models (e.g., cost-effectiveness, budget impact) to support decision-making and payer engagement.
• Develop and implement strategies for generating real-world evidence (RWE) to support product value propositions to maximize market access.
• Lead the development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations to disseminate HEOR findings at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
• Monitor and report on the impact of HEOR activities on market access and pricing outcomes, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Conduct global HEOR and payer research to define the payer evidence requirements and appropriate HEOR evidence strategy to meet these requirements
• Assist in the development and dissemination of the Global Value Dossier to facilitate and expedite the preparation and submission of regional HTA, pricing, and reimbursement dossiers.
• Plan, design, and execute health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) studies to generate evidence on the value of Santen’s products, and address payer gaps early, starting from proof of concept (POC).

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree in life science, health economics, or related fields. (Post)-graduate degree in health economics or outcomes research preferred.
• Sustained experience and proven track record (min. 3-5 years) in health economics and outcomes research with a focus on market access strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of HTA mechanisms, payer insights, healthcare systems, and regulations on global level, with a focus on Japan, China, South Korea, EU5 and USA
• Ability to develop relationships and appropriately influence internal and external stakeholders, including executives.
• Proven ability to support change management processes and strategic/contingency plans in times of uncertainty.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives or external stakeholders.
• Ability to make clear business arguments and strategic recommendations.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to deliver on time.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Functional & Santen Leadership Competencies    

• High level of initiative and pro-active action as well as high empowerment
• Leadership capabilities with a track record of delivering results
• Structured approach to conception, planning, implementation and monitoring of measures
• Strategic agility: The ability to think ahead and anticipate future trends and challenges, and to adjust strategies accordingly
• Expert data analysis skills (including advanced Excel/Database and CE modelling skills)
• Creative solution orientation and ability to think outside of the box
• Proven ability to provide strategic counsel, often under pressure, to senior leaders on policy and government affairs issues
• Collaborative spirit, able to build consensus, work effectively with cross-functional teams and navigate large complex organizations and manage a high number of senior internal customers
• Strong team and matrix player and proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Flexibility for travelling (10-20%)

Grow your career at Santen

A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.

The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.