Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role
Reporting to the Head of Economics and Reimbursement Analytics, the Associate Director of Health Economics and Analytics will contribute to the team’s strategy and execution of critical health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) initiatives. The Associate Director will be responsible for numerous simultaneous studies demonstrating the broader value of our treatments and the unmet need of the corresponding diseases. Successful execution of these initiatives will result in robust scientific evidence delivered in a timely fashion to support patient access to valuable therapies. The Associate Director will work closely with external thought leaders and vendors to ensure the methodology of our analyses are robust and results are communicated via peer-reviewed publications. Furthermore, the Associate Director will collaborate with IBU leads and cross functional teams to ensure results and insights are leveraged to support patient access.The Opportunity to Make a Difference
Use technical expertise and knowledge to support multiple HEOR studies, such as cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact models, patient simulations, or novel value assessments (e.g., work productivity, value of hope)
Support statistical analyses of various databases (e.g., claims, registry, electronic health records) to generate real-world evidence (RWE) of clinical and economic outcomes
Depending on business needs, build models/simulations, perform analyses, and perform in-depth quality checks of models/simulations developed by external vendors
Manage external vendors and provide detailed strategic guidance on study design and execution
Contribute to the development of global strategies and tactics as related to HEOR and the broader IBU
Support knowledge translation activities including scientific publications, presentations, and dashboards/tool for internal and external use
Manage project timelines and budgets
Communicate key insights to internal audiences, including cross-functional teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on HEOR strategy
More about You
Post graduate degree in life sciences, economics, operations research, public health, epidemiology, engineering, or related field
8 or more years of proven, relevant professional experience in health economics, outcomes research, or pharmaceutical modeling
Strong technical skills in modeling/simulation development and statistical analyses (such as Python, R, SAS, or Excel VBA)
Subject matter expertise within HEOR
Must be highly motivated with strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and excellent communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks to effectively prioritize and meet personal and team goals
Must be able to produce high-quality, accurate work under time constraints
Strong leadership skills and proven ability to work well cross functionally
Strong collaboration skills capable of influencing internal and other decision-makers
What Now?
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.