PHP196 - Examining Job Satisfaction, Stress, Flexibility, And Career Success Factors in the Health Economics, Outcomes Research, And Market Access (HEORMA) Profession Based on a Global Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

To examine the attitudes of Health Economics, Outcomes Research, and Market Access (HEORMA) professionals related to job satisfaction, stress, flexibility, advancement, and areas of change. A pilot-tested cross-sectional, self-report web-based survey was fielded in June 2017 to individuals employed in HEORMA, identified from the HealthEconomics.Com global subscriber list (N=24,356). The Global HEORMA Salary Survey assessed job satisfaction, stress, work flexibility, job promotion/success factors, as well as salary, bonus, and benefits. Of 501 surveys completed, 456 were usable. The majority of respondents were based in the United States (61%) or Europe (24%), male (53%), Caucasian (64%), 31-50 years of age (66%), with PhD (26%) or Masters (42%) degree. The majority (56%) worked at companies >1,000 employees; 62% worked directly in HEORMA, while 28% were in related fields (pricing, medical affairs, epidemiology, etc.). Skills critical to professional success included communication/interpersonal (51%), analytical (44%), work ethic (33%), teamwork (32%); least cited professional success skills were loyalty (8%), business development (6%), and mentoring (4%). Most were somewhat (44%) or very satisfied (30%) with current job; job satisfaction was highest in consulting, followed by biopharma, and lowest in contract research organization. Eighty-four percent reported very or somewhat flexible work schedules; 85% reported ability to work remotely at least 1 day/week. Job stress (0=low, 10=high) averaged 6.3, and was highest in medical device employees. Majority were either somewhat (36%) or very happy (21%) with training opportunities. Identified areas of change include involvement of HEORMA in early drug development, less silo from other departments, and increased respect from upper management. The majority of professionals in HEORMA cite generally high job satisfaction, work flexibility, moderate stress, and satisfaction with training. Communication/interpersonal skills are the most valued. Involvement of HEOR and MA earlier in product development and exposure to upper management are areas of needed change.