Manager, Health Economics & Market Access (VELYS Knee)

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Job Function: Market Access Job Sub Function: Health Economics Market Access Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Remote (Canada) Job Description: About Orthopaedics Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Health Economics & Market Access (VELYS Knee). The role is remote based in the continental USA and Canada. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): USA- Requisition Number: R-090750 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 6 to 15 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synths at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Purpose: The Manager, Health Economics & Market Access (VELYS Knee) , will support the VELYS Knee platform and will work in close collaboration with the US & global business partners to ensure market access and a competitive advantage of the joint reconstruction portfolio. The Manager will own the development and execution of global evidence generation and market access requirements for the product pipeline and post product launch. The manager’s responsibilities require a good understanding of healthcare policy and the needs of clinical and non-clinical customers, and the knowledge of health economics concepts and research methods to support the commercial success of the business. This position reports to the Director, HEMA and will work closely with multiple internal partners, including but not limited to Marketing, R&D, Clinical and Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs. You will be responsible for: Own the HEMA projects and initiatives to contribute to market expansion opportunities on the value of the VELYS Knee platform. Provide input to product pipeline projects, such as contributing to target product profiles, economic value propositions and evidence generation strategy & plan for products within the portfolio. Lead evidence generation projects aiming at establishing the value of the products. Implement reimbursement strategies that enable market access for VELYS Knee platform and their commercial success. Develop value tools including value dossiers, values analysis briefs, economics models, and dissemination initiatives to demonstrate the value of the VELYS Knee platform and orthopaedic surgery Support and coordinate the work of HEMA associates to support commercial business objectives. However, the role does not include direct people management responsibilities. Work closely with Regional HEMA partners and multiple cross-functional partners, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Professional Education, Regulatory Affairs, and Legal. Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in health sciences related field is required An advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD, MHA, MBA) in health economics, outcomes research or healthcare-related field is preferred A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in medical device, pharmaceuticals or HEOR consulting is required The ability to work from strategy development through to execution and value creation in a dynamic and fast-paced global organization, with minimal oversight Experience in health services research, health economics, outcomes research, market access, health policy and reimbursement Experience in developing global market access assessments and evidence generation strategies Ability to build partnerships and engage with multi-functional teams to provide input and influence decisions Effectively work in a matrix environment and demonstrate influence capabilities Experience working in decentralized and cross-functional business models Strong presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely Good analytical skills. Knowledge of data collection and review practices Be proactive, highly responsible, and have an accountable approach The role is remote based and up to 20% travel is required. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Customer Intelligence, Health Economics, Health Intelligence, Market Knowledge, Strategic Thinking #J-18808-Ljbffr jj