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Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

SUMMARY

This role is one of three portfolio-focused GEO leadership positions within the Global Evidence & Outcomes organization and reports directly to the Vice President, Head of Global Evidence & Outcomes, Global Clinical Development, R&D. As a member of the GEO Leadership Team, the successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping evidence and value demonstration strategies across Lundbeck's Neuro-Rare portfolio.

The Senior Director & GEO Lead serves as the primary GEO representative and strategic partner to cross-functional asset teams, ensuring that GEO expertise and capabilities are effectively leveraged to address key evidence needs throughout the product lifecycle.

As the voice of GEO within the asset team, the GEO Lead brings together expertise from Real-World Evidence & Epidemiology, Patient-Centred Outcomes, and GEO Analytics, to identify and deliver fit-for-purpose evidence solutions that support development decisions, regulatory interactions, differentiation and value demonstration.

A key component of the role is serving as a strategic partner to US Medical Affairs leadership for Neuro-Rare assets and a trusted bridge between Global and US organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the primary GEO representative and strategic evidence partner for assigned Neuro-Rare assets.
• Foster collaboration, alignment, accountability, and execution excellence within GEO matrix Asset teams across RWE & Epidemiology, Patient-Centred Outcomes, and GEO Analytics.
• Representing GEO within cross-functional asset teams, governance forums, and portfolio discussions.
• Partner with global cross-functional asset teams (Therapeutic Areas/Experimental Medicine, Regulatory Strategy, Medical Safety, Medical Affairs, Global Value and Patient Access, Commercial Neuro-Rare) and US Medical Affairs to support regulatory decision-making and evidence generation strategies.
• Serve as the primary GEO partner to US Medical Affairs leadership and act as a bridge between Global and US organizations.
• Serve as a member of the GEO Leadership Team and contribute to GEO leadership initiatives supporting the evolution of GEO as a strategic enterprise function.
• Contribute to the evolution of GEO as a strategic enterprise function.
• Represent Lundbeck externally at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and expert forums.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH, MSc or equivalent) in HEOR, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Services Research, Psychometrics, Statistics, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consulting industries.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing evidence strategies supporting product development, regulatory interactions, value demonstration, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across Global and US organizations.
• Strong understanding of current and evolving Regulatory and Payer/HTA environments in key markets (US & EU preferred - China & Japan are a plus)
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with strong cultural awareness (including matrix leadership skills).
• Strategic thinking and ability to lead without direct authority in a matrix environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Experience supporting rare diseases and/or specialty care products.

TRAVEL

• Willingness/Ability to travel domestically to US internal events and congresses (4-6 times a year). Regular international travel expected to Copenhagen, Denmark (6-8 times a year).

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based onvarious factorssuch as the candidate's geographical location, qualifications, skills,competencies,andproficiencyfor the role.Salary Pay Range:$285,000 - $315,000andeligibilityfor a 30%bonustargetbased on company and individual performance,and eligibility toparticipatein the company's long-term incentive plan.Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k.Additional benefits information can be found on our site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. #LI-LM1

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify .

About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.

About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.