Kirk W. Kerr

About Kirk W. Kerr

Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) leader with deep experience setting and…

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research

   Abbott

   Jun 2019 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Developed economic cost-utility and budget impact models with internal and external partners on the impact of nutrition products on patient outcomes in surgery, intensive care, and wound healing practice areas. o 10+ economic or budget impact models and analyses developed, manuscripts published, and conference abstracts presented.• Designed and executed real-world evidence studies supporting evidence generation strategy. o 10+ real-world evidence manuscripts or abstracts published or presented.• Developed and executed research strategy in coordination with cross-functional partners in R&D.• Presented HEOR research to healthcare practitioners (US and international) and regulatory and government leaders.• Coordinated research planning and dissemination efforts with marketing teams, keeping teams informed of the status of research projects, anticipated product claims, and timing of conference presentations and publications, and facilitated incorporation of research into marketing and sales materials.• Developed and led an informal cross-divisional group (“brownbag”) to share project ideas, best practices, and encourage greater collegiality and facilitate collaboration. Sessions allowed members of different divisions to connect, share ideas and expertise.• Development and managed overall team budget of with Director. Ensured project benchmarks are met and invoices submitted to meet deadlines.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  MA

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  MA

• The Ohio State University

  PhD

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  BS