Health Economist

Roles and responsibilities

In this position, you will play a vital role in developing models that assess the economic value of healthcare interventions. Your primary responsibilities include creating, adapting, and analyzing health economic models, including cost-effectiveness models, budget impact models, and other decision-analytic frameworks. These efforts support health outcomes research and inform healthcare decision-making.

You will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, payers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs. Your work will involve generating evidence relevant to global payers, patient-reported outcomes (PRO), and evidence synthesis, ensuring the provision of comprehensive materials for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions, such as the Global Value Dossier (GVD) and various economic models.

Responsibilities

Your role will encompass translating strategic objectives into actionable Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) project plans. You will conduct statistical and econometric analyses using data from clinical trials, real-world data (RWD), and claims databases to inform model inputs and assumptions. Additionally, you will perform systematic literature reviews to identify key data sources for model parameters, including costs, utilities, and clinical outcomes.

Presenting model results to both internal and external stakeholders will be essential, as you’ll need to articulate the implications of your findings in a clear and comprehensible manner. You will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the data used in your economic models through rigorous quality checks.

Your duties will include collating reviewer feedback, revising models based on input, and preparing the final versions along with comprehensive reports. You will need to exhibit flexibility in managing multiple document types and discern between critical and irrelevant scientific information throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired candidate profile

Skills and Qualifications

A university degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Health Economics, or a related field is required, with a Master’s degree in health economics being an advantage. Formal project management training or certification is preferred. You should have a minimum of two years of experience in Health Economics, with a solid understanding of various HEOR modeling tools, including Cost of Illness (COI), Budget Impact Analysis (BIA), Cost-Utility Analysis (CUA), and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA).

Experience in management consulting and HEOR offerings is crucial, as it equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills. Proficiency in programming and software tools, such as Excel, R, SAS, Python, and VBA, will be essential for executing your responsibilities effectively.

You will be expected to adhere to best practices and guidelines established by organizations like ISPOR and NICE, ensuring that all models are developed accordingly. Additionally, you will support the development of infrastructure, resources, and tools to enhance process efficiencies while maintaining compliance with project management methodologies.