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How much do director health economics jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director health economics in the United States is $186,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,500.00 and $249,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Health Economics vs Health Economics Manager?

AspectDirector Health EconomicsHealth Economics Manager
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD, MPH), extensive experienceBachelor's or Master's in health economics or related field
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, cross-department collaborationProject management, data analysis, team supervision
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, consulting firmsHealthcare companies, research institutions, biotech firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior roles and responsibilitiesExploring managerial positions in health economics

The main difference between a Director Health Economics and a Health Economics Manager lies in their level of seniority, scope of responsibilities, and strategic involvement. Directors typically oversee entire teams and set strategic direction, while Managers focus on project execution and team management. Both roles require strong expertise in health economics, but Directors usually have more extensive experience and higher-level decision-making authority.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Health Economics, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Health Economics, you need advanced expertise in health economics, outcomes research, and data analysis, typically backed by a relevant graduate degree such as an MPH, MSc, or PhD. Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, STATA), health economic modeling tools, and knowledge of regulatory requirements is essential. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders are vital soft skills. These competencies are crucial for developing evidence-based strategies that demonstrate product value and support organizational decision-making in a complex healthcare environment.

What is a Director of Health Economics?

A Director of Health Economics is a senior professional responsible for guiding the economic strategy and analysis for healthcare organizations or pharmaceutical companies. They assess the value, cost-effectiveness, and overall impact of medical products, treatments, or policies on healthcare systems. This role involves overseeing health economics research, managing teams, and supporting decision-making for pricing, reimbursement, and market access. The Director works closely with clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure that economic evidence supports business objectives and patient outcomes.

What are some typical challenges a Director of Health Economics faces when leading cross-functional teams?

As a Director of Health Economics, a common challenge is ensuring alignment between diverse teams such as clinical, regulatory, and commercial groups. Balancing differing priorities—like scientific rigor versus market access needs—requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, synthesizing complex data into actionable strategies that support both internal stakeholders and external decision-makers is a frequent task. Successfully navigating these challenges helps drive evidence-based value propositions for healthcare products.
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Infographic showing various Director Health Economics job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $186,382 per year, or $89.6 per hour.
Director, Health Economics & Outcome Research

Director, Health Economics & Outcome Research

Integra LifeSciences

Princeton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago


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Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Director, Health Economics, is a strategic leader within Global Market Access responsible for advancing the economic value proposition of Integra's portfolio across global markets. Reporting to the Global Head of Market Access, this role shapes and executes the company's health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) strategy to enable reimbursement, accelerate adoption, and strengthen competitive differentiation.
This leader will generate and translate robust economic and real-world evidence to demonstrate the clinical, financial, and system-level value of Integra's technologies across priority therapeutic areas, including but not limited to Surgical Reconstruction, Advanced Wound Care, Neurosurgery, ENT, Regenerative Technologies]. The Director will integrate health economic theory, advanced statistical methods, epidemiology, and outcomes research to inform pricing strategy, payer engagement, coverage positioning, and portfolio optimization.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports to Global Head of Professional Education and Market Access
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute a comprehensive global health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) strategy aligned with enterprise growth priorities, reimbursement objectives, and lifecycle management plans.
Design and deliver robust economic models (cost-effectiveness, budget impact, cost-utility, and cost-consequence analyses) to quantify clinical and financial value across sites of care.
Lead the design and oversight of health economic endpoints within clinical trials and post-market studies.
Translate complex health economic and real-world evidence into clear, payer-relevant value narratives that support market access and commercial objectives.
Support development of global value dossiers, AMCP dossiers, and health technology assessment (HTA) submissions.
Support evidence generation roadmaps across priority therapeutic areas to support coverage, coding, payment, and value-based positioning.
Ensure methodological rigor through application of advanced biostatistics, epidemiology, and outcomes research methodologies.
Partner with regional Market Access leaders to inform payer engagement strategies and respond to economic evidence requirements.
Provide health economic insights to support coverage negotiations, value-based agreements, and risk-sharing arrangements.
Provide economic analyses to inform pricing strategy, reimbursement positioning, and competitive differentiation.
Support scenario modeling related to reimbursement reform, coding changes, and policy evolution.
Serve as the HEOR subject matter expert across Global Market Access, Commercial, R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Professional Education.
Integrate health economic evidence into launch planning, innovation pipelines, and early-stage product development.
Represent the company in external forums, advisory boards, and scientific congresses related to HEOR and value assessment.
Oversee publication strategy for economic and outcomes research in peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
Build and maintain relationships with key academic institutions, health economists, and research partners.
Establish global HEOR standards, methodologies, and best practices across regions.
Manage external research vendors and academic collaborations to ensure high-quality and timely evidence generation.
Build scalable HEOR capabilities to support future pipeline growth and global expansion.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S./B.A. from an accredited university required.
Master's required or Doctorate preferred in a related fi.
7 - 10 years medical device/pharmaceutical health economics or HEOR experience.
Prior medical device industry experience strongly preferred.
Advanced expertise in health economic modeling, including cost-effectiveness, budget impact, cost-utility, and scenario analyses is required.
Proficiency in statistical and econometric methodologies, including regression analysis, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and real-world evidence evaluation is strongly preferred.
Ability to form strong and constructive internal and external professional relationships.
Excellent collaboration skills and success working in matrix organizations at all levels
Proactive, results-oriented, self-starter motivated by an interesting and challenging task.
Excellent written and verbal presentation communication skills.
Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrated experience using statistical software such as SAS, R, Stata, or Python for analysis of claims, registry, and clinical trial data.
Experience with health economic modeling platforms (e.g., TreeAge Pro) and advanced Excel-based modeling for payer-facing tools.
Working knowledge of systematic literature review, meta-analysis, and indirect treatment comparison methodologies.
Strong capability in translating complex quantitative findings into clear, payer-relevant insights and value narratives.
Familiarity with global health technology assessment (HTA) frameworks and evidence requirements across U.S. and international markets.

Salary Pay Range:

$145,000.00 - $199,000.00 USD Salary

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

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