Global Access Evidence (Synthesis) Lead

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The Position

The Global Access (GA) department at F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd. based in Basel, Switzerland is seeking a Global Access Evidence (Synthesis) Lead to join the Global Access Evidence Chapter within Global Access and will report to a Global Evidence Team Enabler.

As a Global Access Evidence (Synthesis) Lead you will work with colleagues across the global organization (commercial and development) and local market access representatives to develop the Access Evidence strategies and packages supporting decisions which determine access to Roche’s innovative offerings.

You will collaborate to develop the evidence package used by payers and other Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies to support both the pre-launch and launch stage of the reimbursement process. In the pre-launch phase, you will work to identify evidence gaps and data sources, design and execute evidence generation plans, and conduct analyses to address molecule and disease area questions to inform access and the broader integrated business . You will also contribute to functional, cross-functional, enterprise-wide or external initiatives that shape our business and healthcare environments including the application of novel methodologies used to support HTA decision making. This requires a good understanding of integrated access strategies, integrated evidence plans, healthcare environments, affiliate pricing & reimbursement needs, as well as strong scientific and technical expertise. You will need strong strategic, collaboration and communication skills, as well as a solution-driven and entrepreneurial mindset

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The Opportunity:

• You provide input into the design of clinical development programs to ensure evidence needs for HTA are considered within the global development and commercialization strategies

• You ensure that all functional activities are strategically aligned with other functions within Global Access and the wider organization (affiliates, Product Development, commercial, and others)

• You actively contribute to best practices and continuous improvement within the HTA Evidence Group

• You keep up to date with changing HTA landscape and academic research areas to ensure that current access trends and methodologies are incorporated into evidentiary plans and strategies

• You lead or contribute to cross-functional sub-team within an existing global matrix team

• You build and maintain relationships with relevant external HTA and policy experts and contributes to the development of methodologies relevant for HTA and payer activities

• You design and implement HTA evidentiary strategies, including expert oversight of the evidence value story and key messages to support HTA submissions

• You lead one or more of the following activities: systematic reviews of clinical trials, feasibility assessments for conducting (network) meta-analysis, planning and preparation of HTA-related documentation in consideration of the input/feedback from affiliates and global colleagues

• You synthesize and prepare evidence including both systematic and targeted literature reviews and other sources to support HTA submissions

• You manage external agencies and be accountable for timely delivery of high-quality, consistent, and compliant access deliverables

Who You Are:

• Masters or Doctoral level degree in in a relevant discipline (MD, PharmD, PhD in health economics, epidemiology, public health, or life science disciplines are preferred).

• Previous experience in product development, regulatory, medical affairs or an access function

• Proven ability to critically evaluate and synthesize data and conduct from multiple sources to inform reimbursement and access strategies and tactics

• Extensive knowledge of health technology assessment, clinical research and development methods, and international payer evidence requirements

• Team player with a positive mind-set who can work effectively with all key stakeholders (including both local and global colleagues)

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry working successfully within a highly matrixed environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Track record of research publications and other research outputs of high quality is beneficial

• Previous experience working with evidence to support HTA and market access decision making

• revious knowledge and experience in statistical analysis working with Indirect Treatment Comparison (ITC) and Network Meta- Analysis (NMA) and statistical programming (e.g. R)are beneficial

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more .

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.