Director, HEOR Modeling

Director, HEOR Modeling

Red Nucleus is expanding and hiring a Director, HEOR Modeling. This role can be remote based in the US, Canada, or the UK.

Company Description

Red Nucleus is a premier provider of global solutions for R&D, Medical Affairs, Value & Evidence, and Commercial teams within biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics industries. Squarely focused on the life sciences industry for more than 30 years, Red Nucleus takes pride in our long‑term relationships with industry leaders, as well as our strategic partnerships with innovative startups. We are focused on developing thoughtful, high‑quality solutions that are in accordance with each client’s unique culture and needs. Our clients trust us to build impactful, award‑winning programs that deliver actionable insights and measurable results.

Role Overview

The Director HEOR Modeling will lead the development, implementation, and advancement of health economic models and digital tools within our growing HEOR practice. This role blends hands‑on modeling expertise with strategic leadership—shaping modeling frameworks, elevating technical standards, driving innovation, and partnering directly with pharma/biotech clients on high‑impact projects. This role is ideal for someone who loves hands‑on modeling, cutting‑edge methods, and rigorous technical problem‑solving. You will be the “go‑to” technical person and will directly influence methodological standards across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Modeling Leadership
  • Lead the design and execution of health economic models
  • Develop modeling standards, best practices, workflow processes and validation processes
  • Advance accuracy, methodological rigor, and reproducibility across all Red Nucleus models
• Technical Innovation & Infrastructure
  • Build and maintain reusable model templates, code libraries, and methodological frameworks
  • Develop and drive adoption of modeling tools, automation, workflows, and version‑control practices that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Project Delivery
  • Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of modeling projects
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients during project execution.
  • Translate client evidence needs into modeling solutions and communicate complex results clearly to non‑technical audiences.
  • Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction.
• Client Engagement & Business Development
  • Support business development through proposals, model demonstrations, and thought leadership.
  • Contribute to proposal writing of methodological sections, elevating overall quality and consistency.
• Internal Leadership & Team Development
  • Coach and mentor junior modelers through hands‑on training and structured development.
  • Lead internal training on modeling methods and best practices, validation procedures, and HTA requirements.
  • Review and audit modeling work for technical quality and alignment with best practices.
• Scientific Presence
  • Publish or present modeling innovations, methodologies, and project learnings at conferences.
  • Build external visibility and represent the organization as a technical thought leader in HEOR modeling.

Education, Experience, Training, and Knowledge

Education

• Master’s or Ph.D. in HEOR, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in working in economic modeling in a business or research setting.
• Proven track record of applying advanced modeling methods, publications.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in economic modeling tools and languages (Excel, R, ) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of economic modeling techniques and new developments.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly.

Travel

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