Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH; PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

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Job Description

The Director, Global Health Economics & Market Access is part of Health Economics & Market Access (HEMA) function and reports directly to Executive Director, Global Health Economics & Market Access. In this role the incumbent will be responsible for the creation of Global & US region, Health Economics and Market Access strategy for the Endoscopic Solutions Ecosystem/Digital Unit (ESE/DU) Business Unit. The incumbent will oversee the development and execution of global & US region value-based market strategies integrating reimbursement, health economics, outcomes research and market access solutions across product stages and lifecycles.

Job Duties

• Serve as global and US regional lead for ESE/DU business units; to maximize efficiencies between global and regional execution of market access/reimbursement strategies

• Responsible to lead and develop/execution of a global & US region HEMA strategy in coordination with internal stakeholders for the aligned business unit, ESE/DU (others as assigned)

• Responsible to develop the Economic Value Proposition in the product development process with cross-functional teams; and manage the “value proposition” by providing timely deliverables at the appropriate stage gate to demonstrate the differentiated value of our technologies.

• Provide strategic input into clinical trial design for relevant endpoint selection: e.g. economic, humanistic, in support of value proposition development

• Collaborates closely with other functional areas to effectively develop RFPs, select research partners, execute contracts, plan budgets, develop analytical plans, oversee data collection/acquisition, and develop research findings into publications in alignment with Olympus’ strategic imperatives.

• Responsible for ensuring barriers to access are understood regionally and systematically through close partnerships with regional/local HEMA teams; along with development of customer facing tools and programs addressing purchasers, payers and policy makers

• Coordinate with Medical & Clinical Affairs, Regulatory to ensure appropriate support and guidance when addressing reimbursement issues in order to foster the development of Value Propositions.

• Responsible to oversee the planning and execution of HEOR studies and the generation/dissemination of evidence of value (e.g., RWE, budget impact models, HCP-reported outcomes, retrospective databases, etc.).

• Understands the unmet needs of non-clinical stakeholders (e.g., providers, payers and policy makers).

• Lead responses to inquiries regarding technology assessment committees about the value of Olympus products.

• Other related job duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in economics, health economics, or public health (Masters, MHA, MBA, or BS degree with equivalent professional experience

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5-7 years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology or medical device industry.

• Experience working in a global cross-functional team (functional/matrix) environment and experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles is required.

• In-depth knowledge of (US) healthcare systems, health policy, including managed care organizations, IDN’s, Medicare and Medicaid; innovative reimbursement pathways, similar awareness of internal HTA agency processes

• Previous successful track record of working in Health Economics & Market Access, Reimbursement for medical devices

• Domestic and international travel <10%, including weekend and evening travel as needed

Preferred:

• Performing economic data analysis, econometric modelling, and real-world outcomes research in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology or medical device industry

• Senior level competence in US reimbursement coding, coverage and innovative payment pathways, and US health policy

• Intermediate-level competence in epidemiology, clinical trials, product development and outcomes research including research methods, health economics, and related disciplines.

• Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently and in a cross functional team setting, dealing with highly complex issues.

• Experience in the creation typical HEMA deliverables: dossier, customer-facing tools development, economic models (eg BIM, CEA), reimbursement guides, economic endpoint creation, value propositions

• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills across all levels of the organization and with external payor and hospital value groups.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives (https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks) .

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

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