Director, HEOR Strategy

Eli Lilly and Company

. Provide strategic insight and leadership into health outcomes evidence needs for Lilly’s portfolio .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $171,000 - $299,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) with a focus on cardiometabolic health, including the development and execution of health outcomes strategies, patient-reported outcomes, and economic value assessments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-makers while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

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Health EconomicsPatient-Reported OutcomesReal-World EvidenceHEOR Strategy LeadershipStatistical Analysis

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Hard Skills

Health Outcomes ResearchEconomic ModelingClinical TrialsObservational ResearchValue AssessmentResearch Agenda DevelopmentData DisseminationProject CoordinationCross-Functional CollaborationDisease-State Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaborationSolution OrientationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate (PhD, MD)PharmD/MS Degree

Industry Keywords

Cardiometabolic HealthAccess and ReimbursementMarket NeedsHealth Outcomes EvidenceProduct Lifecycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic insight and leadership into health outcomes evidence needs for Lilly’s portfolio
Set real-world evidence, patient-reported outcome, and economic value strategy across one or more cardiometabolic health assets
Drive HEOR integration from early clinical development through commercialization
Develop and oversee health outcomes research strategy for compounds in the CMH business unit
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 and agile HEOR standards across the CMH portfolio
Develop and execute high-impact science across the product lifecycle
Apply technical expertise and disease-state knowledge to registration, pricing, reimbursement, and access initiatives
Guide and mentor junior scientists and colleagues in HEOR methodologies and best practices
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
Plan and drive application of research results and deliverables
Maintain awareness of disease-state developments, HEOR methodologies, market needs, and trends
Monitor and influence internal and external factors affecting health outcomes research
Coordinate projects to meet timelines, budget, and scope with cross-functional partners and external collaborators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate (PhD, MD) with 7+ years of experience in creating, executing, and delivering HO strategies/projects OR PharmD/MS degree with 7+ years of experience in creating, executing, and delivering HO strategies/projects
Strong comprehension and communication skills, including the ability to translate and disseminate 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 a solution orientation
Knowledge of health economics, patient-reported outcomes, real-world evidence, access and reimbursement
Therapeutic-area knowledge of cardiometabolic health disease states
Understanding of drug development and commercialization
Geographic market knowledge
Technical expertise in applicable statistical analysis, economic modeling, clinical trials, patient-focused outcome development, observational/epidemiologic research, and health technology or value assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including 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