Health Economics Manager

Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager

15-month contract

Are you passionate about health economics and outcomes research? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping market access strategies for innovative therapies? If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. Read on and apply today!

The position

As a Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Manager at Novo Nordisk, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) strategies to support market access and brand strategies.
• Analyse evidence needs and data gaps for submissions to health technology assessment (HTA) bodies and payers.
• Lead the adaptation and development of health economic models and dossiers tailored to Canadian stakeholders.
• Manage external vendors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality HEOR outputs.
• Design and execute real-world evidence (RWE) and outcomes research studies to support market access objectives.
• Prepare and publish manuscripts based on RWE and outcomes research findings.
• Present HEOR evidence to payers, HTA bodies, and advisory boards.
• Monitor developments in HEOR guidelines, payer practices, and competitor activities to inform strategies.
• Build and maintain a network of key external HEOR stakeholders.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health economics, Outcomes Research, Science, Business Administration or similar
• Master’s Degree preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years relevant pharmaceutical industry, payer or HTA agency experience
• Experience submitting health economics analyses to HTA agencies and payers or assessing health economic analyses at an HTA agency or payer
• Preferred experience in Canadian pharmaceutical payer environment, including public and private payers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Health Economic Modelling
• Budget Impact Analysis development
• Data Analytics
• Outcomes Research development and execution
• Strategic Thinking and Agility
• Strong collaboration skills

About the department

You will be part of the Patient Access and Public Affairs team, based at our head office. This dynamic and fast-paced department is dedicated to ensuring patients have access to life-changing therapies by developing and executing innovative market access strategies. The team fosters a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning, making it an inspiring place to work.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role the Annual Base Salary ranges from $116,680.00 - $166,680.00

The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements

Incentives: Based on the role's level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location

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More information

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This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Deadline: May 19th, 2026

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in putting people first and highly value innovations as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.