Research Scientist, Health Economic Modeling

Precision Medicine Group

4d • Remote

About The Position

Join Our Dynamic HEOR Team as a Research Scientist!
Are you a self-starter with a passion for projects involving innovative methods in health economics and evidence synthesis? Our Evidence Synthesis and Decision Modeling team is seeking a Research Scientist (Decision Modeling) to join our group of industry-leading professionals. You will collaborate with a highly specialized team of health economists, statisticians and researchers in methodologically innovative projects for our pharma and biotech clients. You will contribute to diverse projects including cost-effectiveness analyses and budget impact analyses to support HTA submissions and payer decisions, early economic analyses, treatment sequencing analyses, and generalised cost-effectiveness analyses incorporating novel elements of value.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of professional experience, ideally consulting experience serving pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare clients, with a focus on HEOR
• Master’s degree in a subject related to health services research e.g., health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science (biology, biochemistry, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Willingness and desire to learn and share knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Highly developed analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a diverse team

Nice To Haves

• PhD in a subject related to health services research e.g., health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science (biology, biochemistry, etc.)
• Proficiency in R/R Shiny advantageous
• Track record of relevant peer-reviewed publications

Responsibilities

• Perform targeted literature reviews to identify and summarize model inputs and methodologies used in previous health technology assessments.
• Identify considerations relevant to the model development given available evidence.
• Work with senior leads to conceptualize the design of cost-effectiveness models and budget impact models.
• Program, parameterize, and validate economic models.
• Conduct analyses, interpret the findings, and communicate the results.
• Contribute to the development of client-ready study deliverables such as model protocols, economic models, slide decks, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications under the guidance of senior team members.
• Perform quality checks of your own work and that of others.
• Assist with the delivery of components of projects by collaborating with other team members to ensure high quality outputs.
• Ensure timely delivery of project components by flagging changes to estimates of required hours.
• Contribute to client management by preparing slides for client meetings under guidance from senior team members, drafting meeting minutes and summarizing action items.
• Communicate with clients on calls and sometimes support senior team members in responding to client emails.

Benefits

• Innovative Culture: Experience the fast-paced and dynamic environment of a start-up within a well-funded, established global organization.
• Passionate Team: Work with a team that has a real passion for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and prides itself on being visionary leaders in the field.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing, high performing team where you’ll have the opportunity to tackle complex methodological challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level