Python Job: Global Access Evidence Lead

Global Access (GA) is focused on delivering sustainable, replicable and scalable global strategies, policies and solutions. Our work strives to support the Pharma Vision and enables affiliates to drive patient access locally while maximizing the value for society, ecosystems, and Roche’s business. We operate in a highly networked and agile model with stable chapters and a variety of flexible squads and work product teams along the lifecycle and across disease areas, functions, and geographies. Chapters are based on the expertise and capabilities needed to co-create and deliver integrated solutions with our internal and external partners.

As a Global Access Evidence Lead you work with colleagues across Roche to develop the HTA Evidence strategies and packages used by payers supporting Health Technology Assessments which determine access to Roche’s innovative offerings. You support both the pre-launch and launch stage of the reimbursement process. You collaborate across the organization to provide expertise required for the preparation of evidentiary plans and their application within HTA / reimbursement dossiers as well as more broadly to implement access and commercialization strategies.

You contribute to external and internal initiatives that shape our business and healthcare environments including the application of novel methodologies used to support HTA decision-making. This requires a good understanding of integrated access strategies, integrated evidence plans, healthcare environments, affiliate pricing & reimbursement needs, as well as deep scientific and technical expertise. You need strong strategic, collaboration and communication skills, as well as a solution-driven and entrepreneurial approach.

• Provide input into the design of clinical development programs so that evidence needs for HTA are considered within the global development and commercialization strategies

• Identify evidence gaps and possible data sources, design and implement evidence generation plans

• Ensure that the HTA evidentiary activities are strategically aligned with other functions within Global Access and the wider organization (affiliates, Product Development, commercial and others)

• Plan and implement health economic and/or statistical analyses on clinical trial data and other relevant data sources under the consideration of the input/feedback from affiliates and global colleagues

• Interpret and communicate the findings of these analyses

• Work closely with affiliates to support the incorporation of global statistical and health economics input Into their local reimbursement applications

• Keep up to date with changing HTA landscape and academic research in health economics and statistics to ensure that current access trends and methodologies are incorporated into evidentiary plans and strategies

• Build and maintain relationships with relevant external health economic, statistics, HTA, and policy experts

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re searching for a challenge where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Your passion for methodology, technology and your focus on delivery will impact the lives of patients.

We are looking for a team player with a growth mindset who can work effectively with a diverse set of partners internationally. Ideally you have strong organization, planning and prioritization skills with an ability to meet tight deadlines.

What should you have in your toolbox?

• Masters or Doctoral level degree in health economics, epidemiology, statistics or a related field with a quantitative focus

• 3 or more years’ with hands-on experience working in a consultancy, academic institution, HTA / reimbursement agency or pharmaceutical industry

• Expertise in MS Excel (with VBA) and R. Experience with SAS, Python, WinBUGS, JAGS or other relevant statistical software is welcome

• Expertise in research design and statistical methods, e.g., survival analysis, network meta-analysis

• Extensive knowledge of health technology assessment, clinical research and development methods, and international payer evidence requirements

• It is not required, but would be beneficial if you had a track record of research publications and other research outputs of high quality and previous experience working with evidence to support HTA and market access decision-making

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.