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Assoc. Director, HEOR & RWE

Cornerstone Search Group

Location Hybrid, New Jersey, United States of America · Posted October 10, 2026

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Assoc. Director, HEOR & RWE Location Hybrid, New Jersey, United States of America Job Type Full-time Description Assoc. Director, HEOR & RWE | Lead for high-profile biologic | Mid-Size Pharma | New Jersey | Hybrid | RETAINED SEARCH Cornerstone Search Group has been retained by a mid-size, science-driven pharmaceutical company for a newly-created Associate Director of HEOR & RWE position based in New Jersey. This AD will be responsible for leading a high-profile, first-in-class biologic platform asset featuring a recent FDA BLA approval and additional indications being pursued. You will report directly to a highly accomplished and personable Head of HEOR & RWE that we know is a very good mentor from the multiple people we’ve previously helped her hire. Location Our client will consider candidates who can work (ideally) 3 days/week on-site in their beautiful building with a renowned and subsidized cafeteria. Their location is located right off major roads, so it is accessible from NYC, Southern NY, Eastern PA, and all of Central and Northern NJ. Features This is an ideal leadership position as you will be working on a high-profile first-in-class biologic platform portfolio asset that will exercise all your HEOR (health economics, OR, and PRO) and RWE muscles and you will have a healthy budget to work with. You will report to an experienced, positive, and personable Head of HEOR that we have known for many years. We know from the people we’ve helped her hire that they really enjoyed working for her and benefited from her mentorship. This company is well-positioned for enduring success: Our client is a stable, research-focused, global pharma with a long history and a very nice culture. This company is comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement. When you do work onsite, you’ll enjoy their easily accessible location from major roads, beautiful offices, and a great subsidized corporate cafeteria. COMPENSATION: Market competitive compensation with strong retirement and time off policies as well as top-notch fertility/adoption/maternity benefits. Responsibilities SUMMARY OF SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES: This role is an HEOR & RWE Lead position for a first-in-class, high-profile biologic platform portfolio. You will lead strategy development and execution of RWE (Real World Evidence) & HEOR (Health Economics & Outcomes Research) plans. You will be responsible for demonstrating the product/portfolio value by working with a cross-functional team from Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Legal and Compliance to: Develop and implement economic models, outcome evidence, and integrated value dossiers to demonstrate value Ensure compliant, evidence-based medicine data generation and strategy to support sound principles for economic and PRO assessments and value proposition development Manage multiple RWE/HEOR related projects, budgets, and associated resources. Identify, select, and manage external vendors and consultants. Oversee the acquisition of third party databases and manage subsequent analyses Develop RWE/HEOR publications plan and materials supporting product use and reimbursement, including presentations and manuscripts Partner with Commercial and Medical leadership and cross-functional colleagues to support product value propositions that will optimize patient access and reimbursement Implement research projects including registry, database analysis, chart reviews, systematic literature reviews, and economic models Manage the integration of economic and QoL parameters into company-sponsored clinical study endpoints to support value demonstration Initiate and maintain relationships with external HEOR Thought Leaders DESIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / BEHAVIORS: MS, MPH, MPharm, PharmD, or PhD in HEOR, Economics, Epidemiology, Statistics, Math, Public Health, or other disciplines related to HEOR and RWE Ideally 3+ years of HEOR/RWE experience in either academic research, or for an agency/consultancy, or with a pharma/biotech company Experience with HEOR data sources and analytical methods Knowledge of real world evidence generation and/or economic modeling and/or PROs (patient reported outcomes) Seeking a proactive, self-motivated, and strategic individual who is transparent, builds trusting relationships, and has the desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on, and entrepreneurial environment Contact Corey S. Ackerman, JD Email: cackerman@cornerstonesg.com Phone: 973-656-0220x716 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyackerman Cornerstone Search Group, LLC 1200 Morris Turnpike | Short Hills, New Jersey 07078, USA www.cornerstonesg.com Recently Completed Retained Searches by Cornerstone Sample Retained Search Assignments: CEO | specialty start-up CEO | regenerative medicine start-up US CEO | established European small pharma CEO | CRO start-up CMO | late-stage public biotech CMO | mid-size pharma CSO | mid-size global biotech President/US Commercial Head | OSD generics SVP, Head of Global Medical Affairs | mid-size oncology company SVP, Head of Global Clinical Development | multi-TA mid-size pharma SVP, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs | late-stage Israeli biotech Group VP, Global Commercial Head | API Business Unit | Indian pharma VP, Data Science RWE | Top 5 Pharma VP, Head of Regulatory Affairs | Boston biotech VP, Head of Regulatory Affairs | NYC commercial-stage biotech VP, Head of N. American Regulatory Affairs | Large Generic Pharma VP, Head of Medical Affairs | US-based small pharma VP, Head of Clinical Development | Late-Stage British Biopharma VP, Head of Immunology Medical Affairs | Top 5 Pharma VP, Head of R&D Operations | Boston biotech VP, Head of Health Economics & Outcomes Research | Top CNS specialty pharma VP, Head of US HEOR & RWE | Top 5 Pharma VP, Head of Real-World Evidence | Top 5 pharma VP, Head of US HEOR | Top Oncology Pharma ED, Head of HEOR | Top West Coast Pharma VP, Head of Real-World Evidence | Top 5 pharma VP, Head of