Associate Director GHEOR EPM

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

Provide expert modelling, AI, and programming capabilities to GHEOR TA teams. Execute market level CE model adaptations using the 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

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 optimizes 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

• 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

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree (PhD) or Master’s (MSc) in health economics or related relevant discipline

• 10 plus years of health economics and outcomes research experience

• Experience using Visual Basic, and software including R, Python, OPEN BUGS and JAGs, ideally with the proven 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

• Experience working across a broad matrix of internal functions (GHEOR, Global Biostats, Medical, Clinical Research, Commercial, Policy, Market Access and Pricing)

• Statistical skills in advanced survival analyses and relative effectiveness assessments (NMAs, MAICs, STCs, Bucher, ML-NMR).

• Essential to have R and/or Pytho and VBA experience

• OpenBUGS and/or WinBUGS and/or JAGS experience is desirable

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $180,830 - $219,100, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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