[Hiring] Executive Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research Modeling @Parexel

Role Description

We are seeking an Executive Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research Modeling, to join Parexel HEOR Consulting in a remote capacity in the US. In this senior leadership role, you will be accountable for a group or service line, the successful execution and financial performance of multiple projects, and client satisfaction. You will help shape the short-, mid-, and long-term HEOR strategy, lead the identification and implementation of artificial intelligence in HEOR, and apply deep subject matter expertise to the development and delivery of Parexel HEOR Consulting services.

You will lead client engagements, develop high-growth and profitable business, guide and develop teams, and advance innovative AI-driven HEOR research. This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, strengthen client partnerships, expand Parexel capabilities, and help shape the future of evidence generation, cost-effectiveness analysis, and health policy recommendations within clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small and large project engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, client satisfaction, appropriate scope, and effective issue and conflict resolution.
• Monitor project profitability through project planning, budget management, revenue recognition, and collaboration with the assigned Project Financial Analyst.
• Develop and implement business solutions that address client needs using HEOR expertise, industry best practices, and knowledge of key business drivers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, including senior and executive leaders, and provide technical and business consulting services across multiple disciplines.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and extended staff, including performance management, development planning, succession input, workload prioritization, and accountability for key metrics.
• Identify and pursue new and repeat business opportunities, contribute to account planning, participate in scoping and proposal development, and deliver sales presentations and bid defenses.
• Support strategy and decision-making for Parexel Access Consulting across HEOR, patient market access, and access analytics.
• Stay current on AI developments relevant to HEOR, including machine learning, natural language processing, data analytics, and predictive modeling, and apply them to innovative research and analytical methodologies.
• Collaborate with data scientists, biostatisticians, health economists, Global Centers of Excellence, and other cross-functional partners to develop AI-driven methods, tools, publications, and educational materials.
• Represent Parexel through conferences, scientific symposiums, webinars, publications, regulatory and academic engagement, and strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders and influential organizations.
• Plan budgets, strategy, and forecasts for the assigned service line or group, with accountability for revenue generation, client satisfaction, service delivery, and financial outcomes.
• Follow required Business Operating Processes and complete established annual scorecard metrics and core job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strategic business thinking, operational leadership, results orientation, and strong business analysis skills.
• A client-focused approach and the ability to influence, network, and build trusted relationships at senior and executive levels.
• Proven leadership of teams, direct reports, and complex project portfolios.
• The ability to solve business problems, lead change, hold people accountable, and collaborate effectively.
• Deep subject matter expertise relevant to HEOR consulting and an active interest in AI-enabled evidence generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas to clients, industry audiences, and internal leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
• 15+ years of general experience in the field.
• 10+ years of management experience.
• Experience in the life sciences or consulting industries, including managing direct reports and directing teams and projects.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as an MSc, PhD, or MD.
• Experience developing and delivering HEOR consulting services.
• Experience applying or advancing AI-related methodologies in HEOR, including machine learning, natural language processing, data analytics, or predictive modeling.
• Established industry visibility through conferences, scientific publications, external partnerships, or client relationships.

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Pet Insurance.