North America HEOR Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Description About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. As a North America HEOR Manager, you will help shape the HEOR strategies to support North America reimbursement strategies. The position reports to the Senior Director, Market Access (Canada) and HEOR (North America) Commercial Operations. This role will support the development and implementation of market access and reimbursement tactical plans for new and existing products through the lens of outcomes research, health economics and budget impact for North America; also, to shape the Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) strategy in partnership with our clinical and medical affairs team. The HEOR will support market access activities for the ADC portfolio to maximize and protect patient access in NA across the product life cycle. This manager has the responsibility for scientific soundness of activities, and ensure outcomes aligned with business needs. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA. What You'll Do Develop HEOR/outcomes-based models to support solution specific business cases that can be leveraged by key health system stakeholders and for internal market access stakeholders Plan and support economic model adaptations, especially with key clinical study results and statistical analyses Ensure publication of relevant, high-quality data in impactful HEOR publications (including presentation of findings at scientific congresses, key internal cross functional workshop/forum, and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals) Ensure effective communication of health economics & outcomes studies progress and results to relevant audiences (e.g. investigators, brand team, etc.) Prepare abstracts/manuscripts of study results for publication / presentation, as required Liaise with consultants, contract research organizations, economic experts, etc. on various health economics & outcomes research projects Cultivate effective working relationships with key opinion leaders to support publication plans Collaborate with clinical research on studies with economic and quality of life endpoints Ensure alignment of key internal stakeholders (commercial, RWE, medical and clinical teams) on business priorities and HEOR projects Develop and present materials to demonstrate product value including outcomes research, economic models and slide presentations. Investigate opportunities for differential reimbursement for differentiated products through clinical evidence and for emerging technologies Serve as a subject matter expert in Health Technology Assessment and HEOR; track and evaluate reimbursement decisions and take action to mitigate impact for ADC’s business Manages cost center budget Education and Experience You'll Bring Required Masters or PhD Degree: Advanced degree (masters or PhD or MD) in Health Economics and/or outcomes research, epidemiology is preferred Minimum of 7 years of experience along with work experience in HEOR, Evidence Generation and/or Reimbursement Understanding of the health systems environment and US market access landscape Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially presentation development; especially in regards to working across cultures Exceptional project management skills. Self-motivated and able to advance projects with limited supervision Strong commercial/ business background an asset Experience in medical technology or pharmaceutical space Experience in diabetes area desirable Knowledge of health economics and outcomes research, reimbursement, coverage, coding and payment mechanisms globally is highly desirable Creative ability to develop innovative programs and to develop novel methodologies for economic analyses applied to the medical Technology industry is highly desirable Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. Divisional Information Medical Devices General Medical Devices: Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. CRM As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. Diabetes We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. Vascular Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Neuromodulation Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Structural Heart Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. EP In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. HF In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. Diagnostics We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level. Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key heath and therapeutic areas, including infections disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges. Nutrition Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Market Access DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter