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September 5, 2008
Location: London or Manchester, England, UK
Closing Date: 5 September 2008
Full time 37.5 hrs/week, Band 8b £43,221 + HCAS where appropriate
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is the primary source of clinical practice guidance for the NHS in England and Wales. Our work includes producing evidence-informed clinical guidelines, appraising technologies for clinical and cost effectiveness, issuing guidance on the use of interventional procedures, and producing guidance on public health interventions and programmes.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within the Centre for Clinical Practice, which is responsible for developing a substantive programme of guidelines through seven external National Collaborating Centres and one internal team. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting challenges in NHS policy making, within an innovative, evolving organisation that will support your on-going professional development.
This is an important leadership role: working closely with the other health economics technical adviser and reporting to the Associate Director (Methodology), you will be responsible for further developing the use of health economics in clinical guideline development. This will involve taking a lead on supporting colleagues in several external National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) as well as within NICE, reviewing the economic and other technical aspects of draft clinical guidelines, and leading the development of the health economic methods used in NICE clinical guidelines. You will be encouraged to maintain and develop your practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
You will have:
- A Doctorate in a relevant quantitative health related area or equivalent experience.
- Experience with conducting health economic modeling to support decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of the principles of evidence-based health care and critical appraisal
The ability to work independently to tight deadlines and establish good working relationships with a range of professionals and work flexibly as part of a team is essential. Applications for secondments will be considered.
For an informal discussion, contact:
Phil Alderson, Associate Director Methodology), Centre for Clinical Practice
Francis Ruiz, Guidelines Technical Adviser (health economics), Centre for Clinical Practice
For more information and applying online please visit http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ quoting reference number 907-69
Closing Date: 5 September 2008
Interview Date: 19 September 2008
September 5, 2008: Consultant/Advisor
September 6, 2008
Location: UK
Mapi Values is currently seeking a Senior Research Associate for our Market Access team in the UK. The successful candidate will work on a stimulating variety of projects to develop high quality deliverables that will help our clients’ products gain access to international markets.
Requirements
Applicants should be able to offer:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write scientific and commercially-focused documents that are of high quality;
- A track record of delivering good quality work to stringent deadlines and to work well both within a team and independently;
- Experience of conducting research from initial concept through to stages of implementation and reporting;
- Ability to relate well to clients from the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating insight into market access issues;
- Flexibility, proactivity and the facility to think critically and take appropriate action;
- Experience of preparing publications, value dossiers, HTA submissions and other documents to support pharmaceutical products in gaining access to markets, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry or a consultancy would be advantageous;
- A good degree in a relevant area. Experience of health economics is advantageous, but not a necessity;
If you meet the above requirements, are enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude, and want to progress your career in health outcomes research in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a professional but friendly working environment in our UK offices based in the charming village of Bollington, close to Manchester.
Please apply in writing, explaining why you feel you are suited to this post, and enclosing your CV, to:
Lesley Brooks - Office Manager
Mapi Values, Adelphi Mill, Grimshaw Lane,
Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5JB, UK
e-mail: lesley.brooks@mapivalues.com
Mapi Values is an internationally renowned company with offices in the UK, France, the Netherlands and the USA, offering strategic consultancy and tactical solutions in Health Economics & Outcomes Research
September 6, 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
September 7, 2008
Location: Switzerland
Salary on Application
Background: This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Biotech company in Switzerland. Our client operates over several exciting therapeutic areas in novel drugs, and is currently looking for a Market Access Director for their European market.
Primary Duties: This is a highly pivotal role within the company developing European pricing and reimbursement strategies and overseeing several specialists in pricing, health economics and outcomes research providing leadership and taking the lead in value propositions.
This role will involve both strategic and hands on elements with the successful candidate developing relationships with key opinion leaders and influencing reimbursement decisions.
This director level position is extremely broad and very important to the client. This is your opportunity to shine in a position that will put you well within the upper echelons of your chosen field.
Qualifications: For this position we would expect you to have a higher degree in health economics and a considerable level of experience within industry.
For this or any other Pharmacoeconomics opportunities please contact:
Austen Morgan
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access Specialist
NonStop Pharma Recruitment Economics Team
economics@nonstop-pharma.com
Alternatively, please call on +44 (0)207 234 0550
NonStop operate on strict procedures and will not actively market your details without your express permission and direction.
September 7, 2008: Directorship
Location: Germany
Job Background:
NonStop’s client is a leading international consultancy with operations in over 90 countries and projects in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Are you an experienced Health Economist looking for a new challenge? This opportunity will allow you to grow and take your career to another level!
Job Primary Details:
You will mainly be involved in the development of HTA reports and dossiers. Furthermore you will get involved in the execution of national and international studies in Health Economics and Outcomes Research. This position is ideally suited to Health Economists with strong technical skills who enjoy economic modelling. For very experienced candidates the option of project management exists. This role will allow you to develop your career and strengthen your reputation in the industry.
Experience:
You background should be in the life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or health economics and you must have a proven track record of achievements in technical modelling. Knowledge of European and International Healthcare Systems would be advantageous. All candidates must speak German to at least conversational level and must be eligible to work in Germany/hold a valid working visa.
A full job description is available for this role for suitable candidates.
For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this role please contact NonStop Pharma quoting the reference numbers on 0044 (0)207 9402102, alternatively you can e-mail Yella Martin on economics@nonstop-pharma.com
September 7, 2008: Health Economist
September 8, 2008
Location: Europe
Salary on Application
Build a European Team in Europe - Health Economics HEOR Director
Background:
One of the world’s leading Pharmaceutical services providers is looking to recruit a Senior Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research. Our client requires an experienced heavy weight candidate with considerable industry experience for a role that will be extremely important in the development of our clients European operations.
Primary Duties:
For this position we are looking to recruit candidates with experience in both hands on and strategic Health Economics to build a team for Health Economics and Outcomes Research in the UK. You will act as a technical lead and source of expertise for all aspects of study design, modelling, and scope for research projects.
If you are looking for a role that will grow as you develop this surely has to be the position for you in a company that continues to go from strength to strength and is very well regarded in the market place.
Qualifications:
- Higher Degree in Health Economics or related subject.
- Strong technical and strategic skills in Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
- Extensive experience within industry or consultancy
For this or any other Pharmacoeconomics opportunities please contact:
Austen Morgan
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access Specialist
NonStop Pharma Recruitment Economics Team
economics@nonstop-pharma.com
Alternatively, please call on +44 (0)207 234 0550
NonStop operate on strict procedures and will not actively market your details without your express permission and direction.
September 8, 2008: Directorship
Location: UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director of Market Access based in the UK. The main responsibilities involves providing leadership on all phases of project delivery, including business development, proposal writing, undertaking qualitative interviews, analysis and presenting final results.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and management of teams on a project basis
- Actively contributing to and participating in the business development and activities
- Contributing to the general management of the company as required.
- Depending on your experience, this could involve staff development and appraisals
Duties
- To develop and agree the appropriate process and methodology for the project in hand with the Chief Executive and, where appropriate, other members of the team
- To develop project proposals, including worked-through costings, using established templates
- To develop and agree project and analysis plans
- To execute projects, including the following tasks:
- Project management
- Managing the project team as appropriate
- Client liaison
- Qualitative research
- Analysis of research findings
- Development of results presentation and recommendations
- Presentation of results
- Client feedback
- To identify and develop new business opportunities
- As a member of the management team:
- Actively participate in management executive meetings
- Contribute to the development of functional strategies
- Contribute to product development
- contribute to staff development and appraisal
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim:
Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
September 8, 2008: Directorship
September 14, 2008
Location: UK based
My client is one of the fastest growing US pharmaceutical companies with ambitious plans for expansion in to Europe. With an exciting potential blockbuster in the pipeline it is exciting times for this organisation. With being a forward thinking company and knowing there will be Market Access issues this position is on of the first to be created.
The job-holder in this role will drive, manage and support the multiple elements that will need to be constructed and integrated to achieve successful reimbursement in Europe. The over arching objective of this role is to minimize, as far as possible, the delay between obtaining regulatory approval and subsequently ensuring rapid market access to both patients and physicians.
Core responsibilities
- Assist in internal pricing discussions and in developing a global pricing strategy
- Set up and manage external pricing partnerships and third parties
- In partnership with Health Outcomes team, lead development of value messages and value communication tools for payors and reimbursement agencies
- Identify key stakeholders for P&R and market access in major EU markets
- Determine their specific information needs and requirements to tailor health outcomes data appropriately
- Within markets determine the sequence to engage with stakeholders and optimum timings
- Produce “master” reimbursement strategy plan for key EU markets
- Work with affiliates and country managers to action this plan to deliver success at the local level
- Manage external partners to assist in facilitating access and with all “non-technical” P&R needs.
Technical Skills, Competencies & Qualifications
- Looking for someone to rise to a unique challenge
- Previous experience in healthcare industry with ideally a hospital / orphan / specialised product
- Experience in global / regional (EU) market access role or possible local market / affiliate experience and interaction with P&R stakeholders (national, regional, hospital).
- Familiar with needs of P&R stakeholders in major EU markets
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking - to be able to pull together a pan-European reimbursement plan.
- Excellent influencing and relationship building skills.
- Fluency in English. Foreign language skills are a plus.
Feel free to contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com for more information. If this role does not suit you but you are interested in hearing about other positions Simon has positions across Europe at different levels.
September 14, 2008: Manager
Location: USA or Canada
My client is well reputed, independently owned consultancy looking to expand its business to North America. They are a one stop shop offering a wide range of services and currently working with the majority of the leading Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Company.
This rare opportunity In will support the General Manager in developing a technical department with sufficient skills in decision analytic modelling, health technology appraisals, value dossiers and publishing health economic studies.
Core Responsibilities:
- Build, lead and mentor a brand new team
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Have a strong technical background
Experience / Qualifications:
- Relevant postgraduate degree
- Previous line responsibilities
- Excellent communication both written and verbal
- A strong understanding in the US healthcare system
Feel free to contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com for more information. If this role does not suit you but you are interested in hearing about other positions Simon has positions across Europe at different levels.
September 14, 2008: Health Economist
Location: Home Counties, UK
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading, niche Biopharma based at their UK affiliate. My client is a rapidly expanding and developing their Market Access and Pricing department. This purpose of the role is to focus on all market access issues related to in line brands
Purpose of Role:
- Provide leadership in developing and implementing Market Access strategies
- Provide process and technical expertise in Health Technology Appraisal submissions
- Has and establishes relationships with health economic opinion leaders, and reimbursement agencies within the UK and Ireland health care systems
- Works in collaboration with government affairs colleagues to influence national reimbursement policies
Main Responsibilities:
- Leadership of Health Technology Appraisal (HTAs) submissions
- Provides support to the Marketing strategies Initiates the most effective and timely strategy to obtain
- In collaboration with government affairs colleagues initiates and organizes high level events to support Market Access activities
- In collaboration with Clinical Research and European Health Economic colleagues provides input to global clinical development plans to ensure delivery of data necessary for optimal reimbursement
Main Job Qualifications/Requirements:
- Previous experience in the UK health care or pharmaceutical industry
- Post graduate qualification in health economics, health policy or relevant experience
- Is a very good internal and external communicator
- Proven project management skills
- Flexible team member with positive attitude and ability to prioritise projects
- Ability to influence and persuade both internal and external stakeholders
Feel free to contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com for more information. If this role does not suit you but you are interested in hearing about other positions Simon has positions across Europe at different levels.
September 14, 2008: Manager
September 15, 2008
Location: New York, New York, United States
Required Travel: 0-10%
Columbia Law School has the following openings:
Associate Director
The Associate Director will counsel and advise J.D. and some LL.M.
students on job search strategies as well as design and administer
career path panels and workshops for J.D. students. The incumbent
will also assist with the overall administration of the Office and
will be responsible for specific projects and responsibilities
unique to this position.
Assistant Director of Career Services
The Assistant Director will administer J.D. focused programs and
web based resources for the J.D. students. The incumbent also
assists with the counseling of international LL.M. students as
well as managing some of the recruitment events for the Office.
Both positions report to the Dean of Career Services.
Minorities are encouraged to apply for all positions listed.
For a more detailed job description with requirements, as well as
instructions on how to apply for the position, please use the
following quick find link:
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
September 15, 2008: Directorship
Location: Home Counties, UK
Our client, the world’s largest biotechnology company, discovers and develops important therapeutics which bring meaningful improvement to the lives of people all over the world. Science-based and patient-driven, they aspire to be the best human therapeutics company, building their success on innovation, team work, risk-taking and the pursuit of excellence.
Head of Health Economics
Responsibilities:
- Review of Affiliate’s health economics priorities, allocation of HE resources in line with business strategy
- Planning and delivery of health economics policies and activities for the UK and Ireland Affiliate
- Act as strong local partner in shaping the expression of product value on global and international matrix teams
- Management and continuous improvement of the UK Affiliate health economics processes, aligned with the matrix
- Direct and manage HTA submissions to NICE, SMC and AWMSG, and coordination of delivery of constituent components
Senior Manager Health Economics
Responsibilities
- Design and delivery of HTA models for current and future products
- Delivery of NICE, SMC and AWMSG submissions
- Training of staff on value proposition elements
- Supporting the Affiliate Business Units in the use of HTA data with customers
- Management and coordination of external consultants and business partners
- Execution of data generation and analysis projects
Feel free to contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com for more information. If this role does not suit you but you are interested in hearing about other positions Simon has positions across Europe at different levels.
September 15, 2008: Manager
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Health Economist or Health Policy Researcher: Serves both as a researcher & a scientific officer in Economics and Health Service Research Team, Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, conducting research and providing expert consultation on economic evaluation and policy research related to the prevention and control of diabetes. Independently designs and conducts research to examine the cost and effectiveness of interventions and health policies designed to prevent and control diabetes. Develops grants, contracts or cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education, health care organizations, and other governmental and non-governmental health agencies. Applicants should have a strong quantitative background, strong ability to analyze large national survey and medical claim data, excellent writing and oral communication skills, and a desire to work in a multidisciplinary research team of epidemiologists, health service researches, biostatisticians on issues related to chronic diseases prevention and health promotion. Applicants should also have a Ph.D. in economics or applied economics, health policy, health service research, or a related discipline. Several years of experience in economic evaluation and health policy research are preferred but not required.
Competitive salary and benefits. The review of applications will begin on September 15, 2008. Applications received by that time will receive full consideration.
Applicants may submit a curriculum vita or resume to Dr. Ping Zhang, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mail Stop K-10, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 or e–mail: Pzhang@cdc.gov.
September 15, 2008: Featured , Health Economist , Researcher/Co-ordinator
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Closing date: 15 September 2008
The Department of health services, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Aarhus - Denmark invites applications for a vacant position as Assistant Professor. The position is to be filled by September 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter for a duration of three years, after which it will be announced as a position op Associate Professor or re-announced as an Assistant Professor position.
The Department of Health Services Research was founded in 2005. The staff includes a Professor (MD), a part time Associate Professor (economist), a full time Assistant Professor (economist) and a Data Manager. The Department undertakes research on Danish and international health systems. The staff participate in a joint research programme using Danish public social and health registers, including a follow-up since 1990 of a systematic sample of 200,000 inhabitants of Northern Jutland and Mid Jutland, Denmark. The programme focuses on the interaction between the health system, target populations and health service utilisation from the perspectives of health economics, organisation, sociology, population epidemiology and clinical epidemiology.
The Assistant Professor will naturally play a role in the continued development of the Department and its research with the register-based programme, in collaboration with other university departments and departments of planning and management of the health and social services in the regions and municipalities of Denmark. The Department also provides an opportunity to participate in cost-effectiveness studies and economical evaluations in general, as well as international health projects. The Assistant Professor will become a member of the Department’s and the Institute’s scientific team and contribute to education and research with publications on health services research in international and Danish media.
Applicants must hold a Master’s and a PhD degree in Economics, and have experience - or at least be interested in health economics research. A knowledge of and proficiency in econometrics are essential, as well as good cross-disciplinary interpersonal skills. The candidate should be eager to adopt the main ideas and terminologies of associated professions in the field of public health.
The Assistant Professor will take part in the Institute’s educational programmes, including the planning, teaching, and individual and cross-disciplinary group-based supervision. At present, this primarily involves the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Ph.D. programmes at the Institute. Participation in the University’s teaching courses for Assistant Professors is obligatory.
The conditions of employment are based on the agreement between The Ministry of Finance and The Federation of Graduate Employee Unions. Remuneration will include an additional pension based bonus of DKK 57.866,54 (April 2008 level). Further information is available in the regulations of 13. june 2007 concerning academic positions at Danish universities.
The guidelines of the Faculty for the Assessment Committee may be requested from the Secretariat of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, or on: http://www.health.au.dk/stillingsopslag.
The application should include a curriculum vitae, a complete list of the applicant’s scientific publications highlighting which publications the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment, and information about teaching experience. Three copies of each of these publications should be included with the application. The Assessment Committee can decide to include material which has not been submitted in their evaluation. In this event, the applicant will be informed and asked to send the material, or otherwise to withdraw the application. Furthermore, the application should include a description of the applicant’s previous research with reference to the enclosed publications, together with a short description of future research plans. Guidelines concerning writing an application can be found on http://www.health.au.dk/stillingsopslag or, alternatively, requested from the Faculty Secretariat.
Regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background all potential applicants are encouraged to apply for the position.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor. Dr. med. Anders Foldspang (tel. +45 89423181 ), or by email af@mph.au.dk
When the Assessment Committee has completed its evaluation, applicants will receive the part of the evaluation which concerns them.
Four copies of the application, together with three copies of the publications to be assessed, should be sent to The Faculty of Health Sciences, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. Applications must reach the Faculty Secretariat before 12 noon on September 15th. 2008.
The application should be marked 2008-212/2-279
The University of Aarhus has 35,000 students, 8,500 members of staff and a turnover of DKK 4.8 billion in 2008.
The university’s strategy and development contract are available at http://www.au.dk/en/strategy
September 15, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship
September 16, 2008
Location: London, England, UK
Background to the company:
Total Healthcare Solution (THS) is a specialist pricing, reimbursement and market access consultancy. Founded 13 years ago the group is one of the longest established independent consultancies in the field. The group currently employs 16 staff in its offices in London. Success of the THS business model has been based on maintaining a focus on high quality deliverables to our clients and senior involvement in all stages of our projects is central to our ethos. By focusing on quality we have been able to secure both consistently high rates of repeat business and proposal conversion.
Purpose of the role
- To be the key lead on all phases of project delivery, including business development, proposal writing, undertaking qualitative interviews, analysis and presenting final results.
- All projects require leadership from a senior member of staff (Associate Director and/or Director, depending on project scope), project management from a senior consultant and support from junior staff members (e.g. Business Analyst).
- As Associate Director you will be expected to take a lead role in managing the key accounts to which you will be allocated. Because of our long-standing and close relationships with our clients, business development is typically undertaken as a parallel activity to servicing projects e.g. building relationships, responding to early client queries, explaining and highlighting our full service offering, tracking potential leads for future projects.
- Following a period of mentorship with either the Director or CEO (in order for you to gain a clear understanding of the THS business model and framework of project activity) it is expected that you will take full responsibility for projects within a relatively short period of time. We expect your skills and experience will enable you to effectively liaise and communicate with the rest of the THS team. Close interaction ensures that knowledge and experience is shared effectively and efficiently.
- The Total Healthcare Media writing team can be called on to assist in report writing, searches and ensuring that the integrity of any developed information is maintained.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of analysis and robust, challenge-proof recommendations for nominated projects - in line with client objectives and expectations, and on-budget
- Leadership and management of teams on a project basis
Consultancy work necessitates the management of individuals for whom you will not have line responsibility. You will therefore work closely to facilitate the personal development of staff
- Actively contributing to and participating in the business development and activities
- Contributing to the general management of the company as required.
Depending on your experience, this could involve staff development and appraisals
Duties
- To develop and agree the appropriate process and methodology for the project in hand with the Chief Executive and, where appropriate, other members of the THS team
- To develop project proposals, including worked-through costings, using established templates
- To develop and agree project and analysis plans
- To execute projects, including the following tasks:
- Project management
- Managing the project team as appropriate
- Client liaison
- Qualitative research
- Analysis of research findings
- Development of results presentation and recommendations
- Presentation of results
- Client feedback
- To identify and develop new business opportunities
- As a member of the management team:
- Actively participate in management executive meetings
- Contribute to the development of functional strategies
- Contribute to product development
- Contribute to staff development and appraisal
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim:
Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skill set each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
September 16, 2008: Directorship
Location: Berkshire, England, UK
My client supplies thousands of medical products and services to almost every hospital and Trust in Great Britain. It is diverse company which covers Pharma, Devices and Delivery mostly dealing with critical care.
The position that I am recruiting for is new to the organisation with the objective to develop and implement the Health Economics and Quality of Life strategy for the UK and by:
Making best of the data that they have today through assisting the business to build financial models and business cases that position our current offerings as being of economic benefit as well as clinical benefit.
Working with Government Affairs and Public Policy team and the business to influence Governments, Key Opinion Leaders and Patient associations through the macro-economics advantages of our product and services.
Influencing my Clients Global and Europe to produce UK required data to support the introduction of new and developing technologies and services.
Developing UK pricing and reimbursement strategies for new and developing technologies and services.
Skills and qualifications
- English to business standard - written and spoken
- Understanding of Reimbursement Systems in key UK Markets.
- Experience in the practice, design and implementation of health economic studies including cost-minimisation, cost-effectiveness, cost utility, cost-benefit and cost-consequence analysis, as well as a solid foundation in the design and application of quality-of-life research and standards of care to pharmaceutical and device reimbursement.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to negotiate and influence senior level Country leadership teams.
- The ability to make effective independent decisions within a matrix environment under minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with Internet and multiple software applications including Microsoft Office, statistical and decision analysis software.
- Demonstrable record of collaborative working, and personal delivery to agreed timelines
- Experience of managing external suppliers.
- Advance degree in either - Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Medical or Statistics.
- Prior experience with working in or with consultancy agencies, Pharma or Academia.
- Clear, decisive and strategic thinker, with the ability to translate strategy into commercial outcomes and actions
Feel free to contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com for more information. If this role does not suit you but you are interested in hearing about other positions Simon has positions across Europe at different levels.
September 16, 2008: Directorship
Location: Switzerland
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading, niche Biopharma based at their European HQ. My client is a rapidly expanding and developing their Market Access and Pricing department. This purpose of the role is to focus on all market access issues related to in line brands.
Core Responsibilities:
- Identification of payer needs.
- Conduct of a gap analysis between payer expectations and what the product can deliver.
- Development of a commercial policy for all in line brands at launch & the active management of these policies once products are launched
- Collaborate with business planning to monitor pricing and impact across Europe
- Collaborate with operational marketing to conduct market research
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Has an established network of KOLs.
- Has a solid scientific background allowing to understand the impact of trial design on payer strategies and to challenge clinical development or medical affairs.
- Previous Pharma or consultancy experience
- Postgraduate degree
- Excellent Communication and negotiation skills
Feel free to contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com for more information. If this role does not suit you but you are interested in hearing about other positions Simon has positions across Europe at different levels.
September 16, 2008: Directorship
September 17, 2008
Location: South East England, UK
My Clients is a research-based global pharmaceutical company and one of the global leaders of the industry. They have ambitious growth plans in Europe. Currently they are covering around 60% of the European Healthcare systems and in the next few years expanding to around 85%. This position is based in their European Headquarters
Position Overview
Cost effectiveness of drugs is becoming increasingly important in an environment where healthcare costs are increasing beyond means and an increasing number of drugs in marketed for a limited number of indications. Due to local laws and pricing policies, cost effectiveness analyses are often nationally based, sometimes regionally. As a central coordinating and services department for Europe, this role will be responsible for drafting models for Outcomes Analyses, applying the appropriate disutilities and ensuring sufficient flexibility in the model so that it can be adapted to fit the needs of European Affiliates. The position also supposed to act as an advocate for Health Economics, raising the awareness of (the need for) Health Economics in the organisation,
Competencies (skills, abilities, aptitudes)
- Create a compelling vision of Health Economics Function and communicate this sense of purpose effectively internally and external to my clients an ambassador for the function and an educator to organisation.
- Plan ahead to support growth and priorities by defining superior competitive strategies for pipeline by positively influencing the life cycle of pipeline and newly marketed products and filling product gaps.
- Demonstrate knowledge of European marketplace including the Pharma industry, competitors, customers, HTA and reimbursement agencies together with regulatory agencies.
- Appropriately share viewpoints, opinions and advice even when these may be negative or unpopular but in the interest of cost effective management of company assests.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Advance degree in either - Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Medical or Statistics. Experience in Clinical research is beneficial.
- Experience of interfacing between clinical, regulatory and business groups in the Pharma industry
- Accomplishments to include publications in the economic field, acknowledged clinical activities and successful submissions to reimbursement/HTA groups.
- Understand how Health Economics can be successfully applied throughout the drug development cycle for a winning pricing and reimbursement strategy.
- In depth experience analysing and demonstrating the value of pharmaceutical products using appropriate economic tools and modelling.
- Strong technical and scientific knowledge in economics research methodology applied to healthcare.
- Operational excellence and exceptional business and financial acumen.
Feel free to contact Simon Rose on +44 (0) 207 922 7155 (Direct Line) or email simon.rose@hayspharma.com for more information. If this role does not suit you but you are interested in hearing about other positions Simon has positions across Europe at different levels.
September 17, 2008: Health Economist
September 19, 2008
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is seeking a faculty member (Assistant, Associate, or Senior Member level) whose interests in health outcomes would complement those of existing faculty in our Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior. This Department currently has 14 faculty engaged in research on behavioral aspects of cancer prevention and early detection, quality of life during and after cancer treatment, quality of cancer care, and cancer-related health disparities. Possible complementary areas of research include but are not limited to: (1) decision making in cancer prevention, treatment and control; (2) variations in patterns of cancer care; (3) health care utilization after active cancer treatment; (4) evidence-based oncology; and (5) preferences across services, symptoms, risks and information. Resources for conducting research include the center’s integrated repository of clinical and research information on a large cohort of patients, a state-wide affiliate network of treatment providers, and shared resources in biostatistics, informatics, and survey methods.
Successful candidates must have Ph.D. or M.D. and relevant research training and experience. Academic rank beyond that of Assistant Member will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment rank at the level of Associate / Senior Member requires a minimum of five years experience at the Assistant / Associate Member level. We seek researchers who can contribute immediately, as evidenced by a history of peer-reviewed funding and publication. The Moffitt Cancer Center is affiliated with both the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. University appointments are available, as applicable.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is located on the campus of the University of South Florida. Moffitt has excellent research and clinical facilities, including a free standing screening center dedicated to subject recruitment for prevention and control studies. The Moffitt Cancer Center has strong associations with several units within the University of South Florida and has recently expanded collaborations with several units within the University of Florida.
Located in Tampa, Florida, this position requires someone who can appreciate the sunshine, great beaches, year-round golf, and easy living associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city with culture, restaurants, and a high quality of life.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to: Paul Jacobsen, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior (paul.jacobsen@moffitt.org).
To apply, visit our website http://moffittcareers.org/ and refer to requisition number 3676.
September 19, 2008: Professorship/Lectureship , Researcher/Co-ordinator
Location: New York, New York, USA
Overview:
Our client, a private foundation committed to realizing the potential of emerging technologies to improve the health care system through secure connectivity and information sharing, is looking for a Research Associate for its Health program.
The Health Program Research Associate provides a variety of research, analytical, and coordination tasks in support of the work of the Health program. This includes the program’s signature project and its emerging program initiative which focuses on consumers and their use of online tools and communities to manage their health. The incumbent should be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the integration of healthcare and information technology, work well independently, be highly motivated, and capable of succeeding in a variety of tasks in response to the program’s evolving needs.
This is a highly visible position providing an excellent career path in several cutting edge fields.
Report: Manager, Health
Responsibilities:
- Develops general background information for the Health team on health/IT-related topics based on Internet and literature searches, as well as discussion with experts as appropriate. Research activities include synthesis and analysis of information from the various sources.
- Works as a liaison between Health Program staff and outside consultants/project partners to ensure timely compliance with deadlines and deliverables.
- Works well in a team where collaboration is essential.
- Provides proactive support to key committee activities, including member communications, roster and document management, and meeting materials.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills and can represent the Foundation in phone and e-mail communications in response to public inquiries.
- Assists in researching and writing documents and preparing materials for presentations using various online resources and PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Serves as a central resource for all paper and electronic documents related to the program (speeches, presentations, articles, board reports etc.).
- Tracks program contracts, deliverables, project deadlines, and relationship obligations using various project management tools such as Excel and Outlook and SalesLogix.
- Works with contractors and staff to maintain central files and program files.
- Attends meetings and briefings, takes notes, participates in recording outcomes and follow-up.
- Drafts blog entries, or other communications for the web; participates in uploading documents and entries to web properties.
- Undertakes such other activities as may be requested from time to time by senior staff.
Qualifications:
This position is a junior-level professional position for an individual who is interested in health policy.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field (Master’s degree appreciated).
- A minimum of two years prior work experience in health care, public health, research, information technology, or related discipline.
- Excellent communications skills are essential for this position: good writer, ability to present self in a professionally appropriate manner and to represent the institution in person, on the telephone, and in email.
- Excellent research and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience proofreading and editing documents a plus.
- Experience with a core software packages (PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel) required.
- Self-starter and team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experienced with the web, web savvy. Prior experience creating and updating blogs is a plus.
- Candidates will be required to take a writing and editing test for the position.
Contact:
Kevin Mandel
Vice President
Solomon-Page Group LLC
Healthcare and Life Sciences Division
1140 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10036
(212) 403-6166
Fax: (212) 824-1505
Please Send Resume and Cover Letter To:
kmandel@spges.com
September 19, 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
Location: Denmark
•••• seeks a Health Economist to join our successful team, located in our corporate headquarters office in Denmark.
What do we do?
We work with a broad variety of drug delivery products, which is one of •••• key focus business areas. We are responsible for establishing the clinical development strategies, including clinical study synopses. We also provide medical input to device engineering teams as part of the design input processes.
Our ambition:
- Be centre of excellence for device clinical trial and usability testing from early concepts through product life cycle
- Provide effective global clinical development plans balancing stakeholder needs
- Enforce use of Health Economic tools and engage payers in clinical development to substantiate product claims
- Globally attract, retain and develop engaged and talented people who are ready to change
- Set and reach ambitious personal development goals
•••• aims to bridge commercial aspiration with sound scientific evidence, by providing evidence that will enable * to be the industry leader in achieving market access at optimal price. This may involve Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO), economic modelling, database studies, real life studies as well as budget impact models. This type of data can primarily be used in price negotiations with, and subsidy applications to, national or regional authorities and payers in different countries and for various types of marketing activities.
Challenges
Your responsibilities will include managing the process of identifying the potential economic profile of devices across development stages in order to support research prioritization and development decisions. Manage the integration of economics and PRO parameters into the development program.
Manage the efficient and timely provision of key health economics deliverables for health technology assessment authorities, pricing and reimbursement, and marketing of selected •••• brands. Liaise across functions on pricing & reimbursement and clinical development requirements.
Qualifications
As •••• is part of Global Development it is vital that you have an interest in research. The ideal candidate will have experience in health economics and PRO from the pharmaceutical industry or a few years of experience from a similar area.
You need to be collaborative, like to take on responsibility, have excellent interpersonal skills, be a good communicator, be business-oriented and have a well-developed conceptual thinking. The ability to work within timelines and to handle projects in a team-oriented/cross-functional environment is necessary. It is important that you are able to manage working under pressure and to work independently. Desire for self-development is also important in this role. Fluency in English is a requirement. You will work in a global environment with contacts all over the world, which will involve some travelling.
Depending on the qualifications of the candidate the position may become, and be filled by, a Senior Health Economist.
To apply please send your CV to minesh.ghelanil@skillsalliance.co.uk
For any other opportunities within HEOR, Pricing and Market Access or for a confidential conversation please contact:
Minesh Ghelani
Managing Consultant
HEOR, Pricing and Market Access
T> +44 (0) 870 350 1000
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E> minesh.ghelani@skillsalliance.co.uk
September 19, 2008: Health Economist