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Director, Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Preference Elicitation
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Director, Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Preference Elicitation Studies
Position Overview
We are seeking motivated and experienced professionals to join our HEOR team as a Director, specialising in Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Preference Elicitation Studies. You will contribute to pioneering projects that shape healthcare decision-making, advancing patient perspectives and preferences to drive value-driven healthcare.
Ensuring patients’ voices are heard while advancing groundbreaking research—come build the future of evidence-based healthcare with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in the design and execution of PRO and preference elicitation research, ensuring rigorous methodological approaches.
- Drive innovation in preference elicitation methodologies and the development of PRO tools to enhance clinical and economic decision-making.
- Shape evidence generation strategies to support Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions and payer negotiations.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of professionals, fostering expertise in PRO and preference elicitation studies.
- Build and maintain client relationships, contributing to business development through proposal preparation, thought leadership, and strategic insights.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with health economic modelling, real-world evidence, and medical sciences teams to deliver cohesive, client-centric solutions.
Essential Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum 7–8 years of experience, with a proven track record in:
- Designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative PRO/preference elicitation studies.
- Utility measurement, survey development, and psychometric validation.
- Statistical analysis (econometrics), data interpretation, and evidence synthesis.
- Strong publication record, with experience in peer-reviewed journals and academic conferences.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated project management capabilities, including team leadership and client relationship management.
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Desirable (Additional Strengths)
- Experience with advanced statistical methods (e.g., econometrics, psychometric scaling) and survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics).
- Familiarity with global HTA and payer requirements, including Parliamentary Price and Access Committee (PPAC), NICE, EUnetHTA, and IMS Asia Pacific.
- Expertise in emerging preference elicitation techniques, including discrete choice experiments (DCE), best-worst scaling (BWS), and preference heterogeneity analysis.
- Business development experience, including proposal writing, client pitch preparation, and market positioning strategies.
What We Offer You
Compensation & Growth
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses aligned with market benchmarks.
- Exceptional career progression opportunities, backed by leadership development programs.
- Clear promotions at each career milestone, fuelled by recognition of impact.
Work Environment
- Global, team-based culture, bridging London and Newcastle locations with a hybrid working model.
- Collaborative, boutique-feel Global 500 environment where innovation and individual expertise thrive.
- Support for Mac laptops, broadband stipends, and professional development budgets.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible benefits plan (25 days paid leave, mental health support, health cash plan).
- Pension match scheme (8% contribution) and generous parental leave policies.
- Wellness initiatives, including gym memberships, mindfulness programs, and life coaching.
- Hybrid working flexibility—whether in-person in London or Newcastle or fully remote.
About Us: Inizio Ignite & Putnam
Inizio Ignite is the global consultancy partner for health and life sciences, empowering organisations through a blend of strategy, evidence, and innovation. Our roots span Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM, delivering transformational value at every stage of the product lifecycle—from early-stage R&D to post-exclusivity.
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Why Join Putnam?
- Supporting the world’s top 20+ biopharmaceutical companies, including industry giants shaping the future of healthcare.
- **Ranked among Vault’s top health care strategy firms, with a reputation for expertise, cultural integrity, and impact-driven consulting.
- A global team of over 1,500+ advisors united across 3 continents, with unmatched breadth in HEOR, access, pricing, strategic consulting, and commercialization.
Our Values
At Inizio Ignite, we thrive on honesty, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes. Our pillars of excellence are:
- Team – Collaborative by default, as powerful individually as collectively.
- Excellence – Precision meets passion in every solution we deliver.
- Strategic – Focusing decisively on outcomes that matter most.
- Passion – A drive to make work meaningful—not just a job, but a mission.
- Diversity – Our greatest strength lies in unique perspectives and inclusive engagement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
We foster a culture where every voice matters. We celebrate differences in background, experience, and thought—not as departures from inclusion, but as the foundation of innovation. Ignoring diversity is limiting us. Supporting it is how we lead.
Proud signatories of Flexitus, Stonewall Film + TV Pledge, and participant in OutLead, Wellbeing at Work and Future Workplace Index.
This is an Equal Opportunities Employer, providing equal consideration for applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Affiliations
- This role is with Putnam Associates, an independent strategy consulting firm to the healthcare and life sciences industry.
- Unaffiliated with Putnam Investments or any financial services firm.
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