Career Pathways in HEOR: From Entry Level Roles to Senior Leadership

The global Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Services Market size was valued at over $1 billion in 2022 and is estimated to grow at more than 14% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, reaching a value of over $3.5 billion. The key drivers of this growth are expected to be:

• A surge in the number of clinical trials globally
• Focus of pharma & biotech companies on new drug development
• Increasing R&D expenditure worldwide
• Growing outsourcing of R&D activities

Despite the vast growth expected of the field over the coming years, perhaps the biggest challenge being faced within HEOR is the lack of skilled healthcare professionals, both in developing and underdeveloped economies.

As someone looking to either begin or advance your career within HEOR, you can surely benefit from the increasing demand for HEOR professionals across numerous sectors, whether that be through competitive salaries or the opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge and skill set. The career ladder within HEOR is wide and varied, offering numerous roles that match diverse skill sets and interests.

In this article, we’ve highlighted some of the main career opportunities within HEOR, whether you’re just starting out or are looking to move into a senior leadership position…