Director, Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Patient Preference Studies

Position Overview:

We are seeking motivated and experienced professionals to join our HEOR team as a Director, focusing on Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Patient Preference Studies. You will contribute to groundbreaking projects that influence healthcare decision-making, advancing the understanding of patient perspectives and preferences to enhance value-driven healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of PRO and patient preference research.
• Drive innovation in preference elicitation methodologies and PRO development.
• Shape evidence generation strategies to support HTA submissions and payer negotiations.
• Mentor and develop a team of professionals, fostering expertise in PRO and patient preference studies.
• Build and manage client relationships, contributing to business development through proposal preparation and thought leadership activities.
• Collaborate with other HEOR functions, including health economic modelling and real-world evidence, to deliver integrated solutions.

Required Expertise:

• Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience, with a strong track record in PRO and preference elicitation studies.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research for PRO and patient preference studies.
• Knowledge of methodologies for utility measurement, survey development, and psychometric validation.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis, econometrics, and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to manage projects, teams, and client relationships effectively.

Desirable Expertise:

• Experience with advanced statistical methods, survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), and coding languages (e.g., HTML, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with HTA environments and global payer requirements.
• Knowledge of innovative methodologies in preference elicitation, such as discrete choice experiments and best-worst scaling.
• Experience in business development and client engagement, including proposal and pitch preparation.

What We Offer:

• Challenging International Projects: An opportunity to lead high-impact projects for global biopharmaceutical companies, focusing on evidence generation strategy and HTA related consultative and implementation services.
• Career Growth: A leadership role within a dynamic and growing global consulting firm, with opportunities for further leadership development.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A competitive salary based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and performance incentives.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A diverse, supportive, and collaborative workplace where innovation and excellence are valued.

Location:

Europe-based, ideally near an office hub location (Newcastle, London, Krakow, Ireland).

Application:

Resume and Cover Letter required.

Company Description:

Putnam Associates is a premier strategy consulting firm serving the global needs of Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner that helps the global life science community make confident decisions, build value, and bring life-changing innovations to clinicians and patients. For more than 30 years, our rigorous, bespoke approach and globally diverse team have delivered unrivaled depth across therapeutic areas, business functions, geographic markets, healthcare sectors, and technology platforms to maximize the human impact and commercial success of client innovations.

We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.

Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts with 400+ talented team members sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.

Our core values:

• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Ingenuity
• Grit
• Diversity

We are proudly part of Inizio Advisory, a trusted advisor for pharmaceutical and life science companies that turns science into strategy, supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond. Offering market research and insights; strategy, people and transformation consulting; and commercial benchmarking delivered through sector specific connected solutions and intelligence, Inizio Advisory helps create long-term value for clients and their patients.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.