Product research manager

Are you an analytically strong professional who wants to bridge health economics with access to innovative medicines and vaccines? As HE-OR Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in building strong economic value propositions in an evolving healthcare environment where evidence-based decision-making is paramount. Welcome to Our Team
Our Value & Patient Access team is responsible for ensuring (reimbursed) access to our medicines and vaccines. Join a team where diverse perspectives and collaborative expertise come together to navigate the complex Dutch healthcare landscape and make a meaningful difference.
As HE-OR Manager, you are instrumental in developing and implementing robust pharmaco-economic strategies and economic value propositions that secure optimal access to our innovative medicines and vaccines, including their inclusion in National Immunization Programs. You'll build compelling evidence-based cases that demonstrate both clinical and economic value to diverse stakeholders across the Dutch healthcare system. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners—including RIVM, ZIN, healthcare insurers, and guideline committees—you'll use health economic and outcome data to substantiate the value propositions of our innovative portfolio driving reimbursement decisions and contracting
Build solid pharmaco-economic HTA strategies and economic value propositions to achieve optimal reimbursement and access, working closely with New Products and Market Access managers to ensure alignment with commercial goals
Adapt and develop pharmaco-economic models, conduct budget impact analyses, and coordinate or perform local health outcomes research to address data gaps and support the economic value of our portfolio
Maintain strategic partnerships with national payers (RIVM, government, healthcare insurers, ZIN), guideline committees, and scientific experts to discuss pharmaco-economic components within reimbursement dossiers and price negotiations
Write and deliver the pharmaco-economic components of reimbursement submissions, pricing justifications and value dossiers to a high standard and within required timelines
Work closely with global and regional departments (Value & Implementation Outcomes Research, Health Economics Decision Sciences (HEDS) and Biostatistic & Research Decision (BARDS) to leverage existing evidence and ensure applicability of studies and models to the Dutch context
Continuously monitor and analyze healthcare environment developments from a health economics perspective, translating insights into actionable strategies and user-friendly tools (budget calculators, risk-sharing models) that support marketing, access, and policy objectives
Master's degree in health services disciplines such as Public Health, Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in HTA and outcomes research, with demonstrated expertise in economic data analysis, econometric modelling, and real-world outcomes research within the pharmaceutical industry, CRO environment, governmental organizations/academia or consultancy.
Strong competency in medical science, epidemiology, pharmaco-economics, and research methodologies and statistics, with the ability to undertake complex analyses and produce clear, actionable recommendations and reports
In-depth understanding of the Dutch market access environment, vaccine access procedures, hospital systems, and integrated care systems; knowledge of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry dynamics is highly valued
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch (native language) and English, with proven ability to influence and build relationships across complex stakeholder networks
Strong analytical mindset combined with cross-functional leadership abilities, a proactive attitude toward identifying new data sources and methodologies, and genuine interest in leveraging real-world evidence to drive business decisions
We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Accountability, Adaptability, Communication, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Analysis, Direct Marketing, Finance, Healthcare Reimbursement, Health Economic Modeling, Health Economics, Health Economics Research, Health Policy Analysis, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Interpersonal Relationships, Market Access, Market Penetration, Market Research, Pricing Processes, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking
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