Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Market Access, Policy, and Communications Director for Saudi Arabia, the Health Economics & Outcomes Research Manager is responsible for developing and executing an integrated evidence-generation strategy to support the launch and sustained access of our Company’s strategic assets across all therapeutic areas in Saudi Arabia.

This role includes the following responsibilities:

• Assimilate the value proposition of our Company’s products and review existing clinical and economic evidence available globally and locally
• Establish the evidence needs and requirements of healthcare authorities, payers, and providers as a baseline for real-world evidence generation
• Map the healthcare data landscape in Saudi Arabia and monitor emerging trends in real-world evidence generation
• Develop integrated plans for generating real-world evidence to achieve optimal access pathways and protect the clinical and economic value of our Company’s products
• Adapt clinical, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact models to align with the local context, in line with SFDA requirements and business needs
• Conduct real-world evidence studies to assess the disease burden, patient characteristics, treatment patterns, impact on quality of life, and any additional evidence requested by healthcare authorities, regulatory bodies, or payers
• Establish strategic partnerships with prominent HEOR figures to support business and scientific objectives
• Collaborate with other functions such as Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Policy to effectively communicate outcomes research findings and ensure consistent messaging across our Company and external stakeholders
• Present health economics & outcomes research data at international and local congresses and publish associated articles in scientific journals
• Ensure full compliance with our Company’s requirements and procedures for real-world evidence generation
• Oversee study execution from end to end, including vendor onboarding, contracting, budgeting, and reporting
• Identify gaps in evidence generation plans and communicate them effectively to local and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of new scientific and methodological developments related to health economics and outcomes research in Saudi Arabia

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Pharmacist or physician with a master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, or health economics
• 3–5 years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, market access, or a related field within the pharmaceutical industry
• Extensive knowledge in health economics principles, health outcomes research methods, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, and economic modeling
• Understanding of the regulatory environment and healthcare system in Saudi Arabia
• Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English and Arabic

Required Skills:

Data Management, Health Economics, Health Outcomes Research, Market Access, Outcomes Research, Project Management, Public Health, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Value Propositions

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

08/1/2026

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