Director, Field Health Economics & Outcomes Research (...

At Bayer weu2019re visionaries, driven to solve the worldu2019s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for noneu2019 is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Weu2019re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining u2018impossibleu2019. There are so many reasons to join us. If youu2019re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, thereu2019s only one choice. Director, Field Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Upper Midwest The Director, Field HEOR, is a senior scientific leader responsible for shaping and executing Bayeru2019s U.S. Field HEOR engagement strategy with payers, health systems, IDNs, and other accessu2011decision stakeholders. This role serves as the primary fieldu2011based HEOR expert, translating evidence into meaningful value discussions, identifying customeru2011driven evidence needs, and ensuring those insights inform Bayeru2019s HEOR and Medical strategies. The Director partners closely with Market Access, Medical Affairs, and HEOR Research Strategy teams to deliver clear, datau2011driven value messages; support populationu2011specific evidence needs; inform economic modeling; and establish Bayer as a trusted HEOR partner across national and regional payer organizations. The role is critical in supporting appropriate access by bridging scientific evidence, realu2011world insights, and payer decisionu2011making frameworks. This territory will cover the Upper Midwest: ND, MN, WI, MO, IL, IN, KY YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, Director, Field Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), are to: Strategic Field Engagement & Value Communication + Serve as Bayeru2019s senior fieldu2011based HEOR expert for national and regional payers, IDNs, ACOs, and health systems. + Deliver highu2011quality clinical, economic, epidemiologic, and HEOR value communications tailored to payer and population needs. + Present HEOR value propositions, realu2011world evidence (RWE), and economic modeling outputs that inform formulary decisionu2011making, utilization management, and population health strategy. + Provide proactive scientific and healthu2011economic education to Medical Directors, Pharmacy Directors, and valueu2011focused customers. + Address unsolicited medical and HEOR questions with scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance. Evidence Needs Assessment & Insight Generation + Identify evidence gaps, payer/health system priorities, and emerging trends that influence coverage and access decisions. + Communicate customeru2011driven evidence needs to internal HEOR, Medical, and Market Access teams to shape future research, modeling, and RWE plans. + Collaborate with HEOR research and modeling teams to refine value frameworks, economic models, and evidence strategies based on customer insights. Field HEOR Research & Scientific Collaboration + Cou2011create and support customeru2011driven, fieldu2011based HEOR/RWE initiatives (e.g., populationu2011specific analyses, database collaborations, retrospective studies) in compliance with internal governance. + Facilitate research collaborations with health plans, PBMs, IDNs, and health systems to generate mutually valuable RWE. + Support appropriate sites and customer engagement for Bayeru2011sponsored Phase IV/RWE studies when relevant. Strategic Modeling & Population Value Support + Support the development, contextualization, and field utilization of healthu2011economic models for payer audiences. + Provide customer feedback to improve usability and relevance of economic models for coverage and policy discussions. + Educate customers on methods, assumptions, and populationu2011specific insights from budget impact models (BIMs), costu2011effectiveness models (CEAs), and other HEOR tools. Internal Partnership & Crossu2011Functional Leadership + Partner with Market Access, Medical Affairs, and HEOR Research Strategy to shape evidence generation priorities. + Provide HEOR training, data interpretation support, and scientific guidance to field teams and Market Access colleagues. + Contribute to internal strategic planning, launch readiness, and valueu2011evidence communication efforts. External Representation & Competitive Intelligence + Represent Field HEOR at payer, managed care, HEOR, and scientific congresses. + Monitor and summarize competitor HEOR strategies, RWE outputs, and modeling approaches. + Communicate meaningful competitive insights to internal stakeholders. WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications : + Ph.D. in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related quantitative discipline; OR PharmD/MD with formal HEOR training; + Experience in HEOR, Market Access, or Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including payeru2011facing or fieldu2011based responsibilities; + Strong understanding of healthu2011economic principles, RWE methodologies, and payer decision frameworks; + Demonstrated ability to translate complex evidence into clear, compelling value communications; + Strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills and comfort working crossu2011functionally; + Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior payer/healthu2011system decision makers; + Valid driveru2019s license and clean driving record required; + Must be willing to travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications: + 5+ years of progressive HEOR or Market Access experience within the pharmaceutical industry; + Experience interacting directly with payer or healthu2011system decision makers; + Experience supporting economic modeling or RWE initiatives with external customers. Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $175,300 to $263,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicantu2019s location, market data/ranges, an applicantu2019s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least: 3/6/2026 #LI-US YOUR APPLICATION Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. 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Created: 2026-03-02