Director, HEOR Strategy

Eli Lilly and Company

. Drive sustained integration of HEOR from early clinical development through commercialization .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $171,000 - $299,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Health Outcomes Research (HEOR) strategy development and execution, with a focus on cardiometabolic health. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams to drive patient-focused outcomes and economic value strategies.

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HEOR Strategy DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisEconomic ModelingClinical TrialsPatient-Focused Outcome Development

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Hard Skills

Health Outcomes ResearchStatistical AnalysisEconomic ModelingClinical TrialsObservational ResearchEpidemiologic ResearchHealth Technology AssessmentValue AssessmentReal-World EvidenceResearch Methodologies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaborationMentorshipCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate (PhD, MD)PharmD/MS Degree

Industry Keywords

Cardiometabolic HealthDrug DevelopmentCommercializationHealth OutcomesMarket AccessReimbursementPatient OutcomesCross-Functional TeamsScientific CommunicationPortfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sustained integration of HEOR from early clinical development through commercialization
Develop and oversee health outcomes research strategy for compounds in Lilly’s cardiometabolic health portfolio
Serve as senior HEOR strategic partner on lead/core teams throughout development and/or commercialization
Formulate and drive patient-focused outcome, real-world evidence, and economic value strategies for priority products and geographies
Establish consistent yet agile HEOR standards across the cardiometabolic health portfolio
Develop high-impact science across the product lifecycle to support evidence needs and improve patient outcomes
Apply research methods to address registration, pricing, reimbursement, and access initiatives
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior scientists and HEOR colleagues
Lead health outcomes evidence planning and implementation with cross-functional teams
Influence business partners on HEOR prioritization, trade-offs, and recommendations
Provide consultation and strategic direction on leveraging HEOR across the enterprise
Triage business partner requests with prioritization and timeliness
Build an inclusive, high-accountability team culture
Communicate health outcomes information to internal partners, the scientific community, and customers
Lead dissemination through abstracts, posters, podium presentations, promotional materials, and manuscripts
Drive application of research results and deliverables
Monitor developments in Lilly portfolio disease states, HEOR methodologies, market needs, and trends
Plan HEOR capacity and strategy for an expanding cardiometabolic health pipeline
Monitor and influence internal and external factors affecting health outcomes research
Ensure projects meet timelines, budget, and scope by coordinating with cross-functional partners and external collaborators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate (PhD, MD) with 7+ years of experience OR PharmD/MS degree with 7+ years of experience in creating, executing, and delivering HO strategies/projects
Strong comprehension and communication skills, including translating and disseminating complex scientific information clearly and concisely
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate within and across teams
Demonstrated experience setting and leading HEOR strategy across a portfolio or therapeutic area
Proven ability to influence senior internal and external decision-makers
Demonstrated ability to drive research agendas to completion and dissemination
Ability to think and act globally with a customer focus and solution orientation
Knowledge of HO disciplines, disease states in the Lilly portfolio, drug development and commercialization, and geographic market knowledge
Technical expertise in statistical analysis, economic modeling, clinical trials, patient-focused outcome development, observational/epidemiologic research, and health technology or value assessment
Ability to work in the United States, with locations listed as Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN or US-Remote

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
10–25% domestic and international travel