GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
Summary
The Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Scientist will play a critical role on the Medical Affairs team by executing HEOR tactics to demonstrate the value of GeneDx's genetic testing services, with the goal of generating evidence to increase clinician adoption, expand patient access, and optimize reimbursement. This role involves performing various HEOR activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing large datasets to generate real-world evidence. The HEOR scientist will also engage with key stakeholders and contribute to scientific publications and presentations, ensuring GeneDx's leadership in the field of rare genetic diseases.
Job Responsibilities
- Execute HEOR activities that support established medical and business strategies for GeneDx’s genetic testing services.
- Conduct HEOR studies, including cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact models, and other methods for generating real-world evidence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical and commercial departments, to integrate HEOR insights into ongoing projects and address HEOR questions in real time.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, health outcomes, and economic impacts of genetic testing.
- Support efforts with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers, and patient advocacy groups.
- Prepare scientific deliverables to support communication of HEOR insights and findings, such as internal presentations, abstracts, posters, and manuscript development.
- Stay current with advancements in health economics, outcomes research, and rare genetic diseases.
People Manager
- No
Education, Experience, and Skills
- PhD (or equivalent) in health economics, public health, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in analyzing and publishing claims data, and presenting economic outcomes of clinical programs.
- Proficiency in health economics methodologies, outcomes research techniques, and statistical analysis.
- Experience working with data claims aggregators.
- Strong publication record in reputable journals.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- None
Work Environment
- This is a fully remote position. The employee will work from a home office or other suitable remote location with reliable high-speed internet access. Work is performed in a climate-controlled environment using standard office equipment including a computer, phone, and video conferencing tools. Your standard work schedule and hours will be established in collaboration with your leader and may be adjusted to align with evolving business needs.
Physical Demands
This is a sedentary role requiring prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer. Physical demands include:
- Sitting for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)
- Repetitive use of hands and fingers for typing and mouse operation
- Visual acuity for reading computer screens and documents
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone and video calls
- Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds (office supplies, equipment)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Acknowledgements
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
#LI-REMOTE
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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.
At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.
Experts in what matters most.
With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.
SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.
From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
- Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
- Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
- Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
Learn more About Us here.
Our Culture
At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:
- Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
- Communicate directly, with empathy.
- Do what we say we're going to do.
- Be adaptable to change.
- Operate with a bias for action.
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Voluntary benefits
GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All privacy policy information can be found here.
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