HEOR: Rare Jobs in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Public Health + PharmD)

HEOR could be the pharma job you've been looking for — but how do you know if it's the right fit? This conversation may answer your questions. Dr. Ashley Saunders is a Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) scientist, doctor, and public health advocate working inside pharma. She pulls from her dual background in public health and pharmacy to give us the most comprehensive breakdown of HEOR careers available on social media.

This is not a surface-level overview — we go deep on what the job entails, who can do it, and how you can build a career in it from wherever you are right now. Sitting at the intersection of pharmacoeconomics, clinical pharmacy, data analytics (HTA), and real-world impact — HEOR is a rare find for those seeking value-based healthcare careers within the pharmaceutical industry.

Whether you're a pharmacy student exploring industry careers, a practicing pharmacist ready to pivot, or a public health grad looking for a high-impact role in pharma — HEOR could be your answer.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

1. What HEOR actually is and why it matters for pharma jobs and value-based healthcare
2. The different HEOR job titles and what each one does
3. How pharmacoeconomics and value-based healthcare tie into this role
4. What salary ranges look like in HEOR vs. other pharma tracks.
5. How to break into HEOR with a PharmD, MPH, or public health background

Resources mentioned:

🔗 ISPOR — ispor.org (certifications, courses, industry trends)

🔗 IPHO — ipho.org (fellowship listings, industry functional area guides)

🔗 LinkedIn — for networking with HEOR professionals at every level

🔗 HOPE Program — Rutgers' master's program in Health Outcomes, Policy & Economics

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