Real World Evidence/HEOR Contractor
Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical-stage company currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – creating a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.
The Opportunity
This Real World Evidence (RWE)/Health Economics (HEOR) Contractor role supports the RWE/HEOR Senior Director in leading RWE execution for pipeline assets. The role is fun and flexible with a mix of both study execution and data analytics. This person will be accountable for developing and delivering components of the evidence generation plan (including RWE and economic value evidence), and driving high-quality deliverables that inform internal decision-making during product development, pre-launch readiness, and lifecycle planning. The role is anchored to 1–2 priority pipeline assets/indications.
This is a remote role based with flexible hours. We are currently seeking an individual with 20-30 hours of weekly availability with potential to increase hours in late 2026/2027.
Responsibilities
- Evidence strategy and planning: Maintain US RWE & HEOR plans for 1–2 priority pipeline assets/indications, aligned to US medical, payer, and access needs; translate strategy into actionable workplans, timelines, and resourcing proposals.
- Study leadership (RWE/HEOR): Own day-to-day leadership for assigned real-world evidence and health outcomes studies (e.g., real-world evidence studies, cost-effectiveness/budget impact analyses, burden of illness, treatment patterns, patient-focused outcomes) including design and execution in partnership with internal functions and external vendors.
- Scientific communication and quality: Draft/review project specifications, protocols, statistical analysis plans, study reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts; ensure adherence to SOPs and high scientific/operational quality.
- Analytic execution and statistics: Execute ad hoc analyses in clinical trial, claims and PCOR data as needed for ad hoc and protocol/SAP driven analyses. This may include feasibility or full protocol execution.
- Governance, compliance, and capability building: Complete required training, adhere to company/department SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes that enable efficient planning, execution, and dissemination of RWE & HEOR deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in epidemiology, health economics and outcomes research, public health, biostatistics, or related discipline.
- At least 1+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or managed care, hospital, academic, or healthcare consulting environment with exposure to HEOR/RWE strategy and application
- Proficiency with SAS and/or R for statistical programming. Preference for experience in clinical trials OR claims data.
- Expertise in RWE and study designs/methods evidenced by publications and/or contributing to study concept sheets and protocols, reviewing/authoring key sections of statistical analysis plans and study reports, and ensuring publication/disclosure readiness in accordance with ICJME criteria
- Strong communication and presentation skills, demonstrated by developing and presenting clear, decision-oriented materials (e.g., evidence strategy slides, executive readouts) and summarizing outcomes/next steps for senior audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated success developing and executing health outcomes research plans and delivering high-quality data generation outputs.
- Experience managing real-world data sources and vendors (e.g., claims, EHR, registries) and translating findings into actionable insights and value messages.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority in a matrix environment, evidenced by aligning cross-functional stakeholders on objectives/trade-offs, documenting decisions, and driving actions to closure.
- Experience in PCOR implementation and validation
Work Location and Condition
- At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Tennessee.
- You must have access to work in setting that meets all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to communication via video conference, etc.) at your remote location
Compensation
The hourly pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.
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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for diseases with high unmet needs, such as post-bariatric hypoglycemia, Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). With a focus on addressing these challenging conditions, Amylyx aims to significantly improve patient outcomes and reshape the approach to healthcare in these areas.